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The Coptic Museum: A Living Metaphor of Egypt’s Interwoven Heritage

June 25, 2025

By Laila Mamdouh

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer When I had the chance to visit the Coptic Museum in Fustat for a course on Egyptian History, I was immediately drawn to its unique setting and architectural presence. Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo and the Religious Complex, the Coptic Museum’s exterior immediately draws the … Continued

Amr Goes to Hollywood: An Actor’s Perspective on Hateful Arab and Muslim Stereotypes and Narratives

August 10, 2022

By Sara Alsayed

BY: Amr El-Bayoumi / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite my ongoing commitment to avoid perpetuating demeaning depictions and narratives of Arabs and Muslims (or any other group of people for that matter), I have encountered these stereotypes and distorted narratives regularly as an actor. To name just a few of the 19th and 20th-century precursors … Continued

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