By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or simply share a meaningful … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Born in Lanús, Argentina, the legendary Diego Maradona holds a special place in the hearts of not only Argentinians and Napolitanos but football fans around the world. His unwavering passion for the sport (not to be confused with American football) continues to inspire us. Maradona’s influence runs … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee (1943) has largely been avoided in Arab American literary discussions, not only due to its assimilationist rhetoric but also because of its promotion of problematic views, such as anti-Arab racism and Islamophobic tropes. However, understanding Rizk’s personal history and the historical context in … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The tragic events of September 11, 2001, led to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in the U.S. However, it is important to recognize that these attacks were not the beginning but rather one of several turning points in the history of discrimination against Arabs and … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The war rages on, dozens perish every day, and an occupation begun nearly eight decades ago ruthlessly confines the dream of Palestinian statehood to a cramped, dirty cell in the Negev desert. Since the Nekba, Palestinian artists have grappled with their displacement, alienation, and violence in several … Continued
Arab American Ethnicity. Source: pixels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer In the US, Arab Americans make up a sizable and diverse ethnic minority. Gender differences existed in attitudes toward being Arab American, with women reporting lower public and higher private regard than men. Due to Muslims’ status as a religious minority in the … Continued
REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (May 15, 2024): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. “We’re spearheading a movement, rallying … Continued
The Biden administration has approved proposals to introduce new checkboxes, including one for the “Middle Eastern or North African” option under a revamped question about race and ethnicity. Today, the Office of Management and Budget revised Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity. This decision … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2023)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Program Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, … Continued
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