By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting their underrepresentation and the persistence … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist. He held several beliefs that were controversial not only in his time but even today. First, while he believed in a God, he was critical of organized religions. … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer There have been a variety of cultural movements in the Arab world – both in the Middle East and in North Africa. Movements like the Nahda helped to define what the “Arab nation” actually was. But did you know there was also a cultural movement amongst the … Continued
“When you give do not expect to receive. Fragrance clings to the hand that gives the rose”- Carlos Slim By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab American Contributing Writer Self-made business magnate, illustrious civil engineer, owner of the telecommunications corporation América Móvil, and fine art’s lover of Kahlil Gibran poetry and essays, Carlos Slim Hélu epitomizes the … Continued
This is the story of a poem, “Write My Name,” by Palestinian American poet, Zeina Azzam. The poem has electrified many people across the world. It depicts the plight and pain of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, as a result of the Hamas-Israeli war. Much of this report is based on an email exchange between Zeina and contributing writer, John Mason. Since her writing is direct, expansive, and, at the same time, exquisite, Mason uses her quotes liberally.
This is the twenty first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. John Mason, contributing writer, presents our twenty first pathbreaker, Khalil Gibran, born in Bsharri village of Ottoman-ruled Mount Lebanon in 1893. In time, Gibran became a well-known Lebanese American writer, poet, visual artist, and philosopher, most recognized as the author of The Prophet. First published in the U.S. in 1923, The Prophet is one of the best-selling books of all time and is translated into more than 100 languages. When it sold its millionth copy in 1957, it was sometimes referred to as the “bible” of the counterculture. The Prophet is deeply spiritual, poetic, and contains a message of peace, of which the World, especially the Middle East and Ukraine, is in such dire need.
This is the second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent with Arab America contributing writer, John Mason. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. Our second pathbreaker case is the illustrious Mexican-born, of Lebanese heritage, Arab American actor Salma Hayek.
By Natalie Tasci Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributionsand accomplishments of Arab Americans to our society. As we strive for a moreinclusive and diverse world, it’s important to highlight literature that reflects theexperiences and perspectives of Arabs, especially for young readers. For … Continued
By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer She is an Arab – Muslim who is continuously making religious and political history. The first-ever to be invited to offer prayer at a presidential inaugural. Dr. Debbie Almontaser was the founding and former principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, NY. A twenty-five-year veteran … Continued
Middle East Institute Converging Lines art exhibit.
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Broken Wings is a lyrical novel about the young Kahlil Gibran and his first love, Selma, in Lebanon. The story was published in 1912 and now the acclaimed musician, Dana Al Fardan, from Qatar and the Lebanese-English West End star, Nadim Naaman, (The Phantom of the Opera) are recreating it in the … Continued
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