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Go topBy: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Since the events of October 7th, 2023, student protestors have clashed with campus administrations, police, and governors while petitioning for their universities to divest from Israeli companies or fight for a ceasefire in Gaza. These protests have not been without consequence. Across college campuses in America, anti-Arab … Continued
By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian food has become an integral part of the New York City culinary scene, a reflection of the city’s deep diversity and immigrant history. The history of Palestinian cuisine in NYC, particularly in Brooklyn, dates back to the mid-1900s when Palestinian immigrants arrived in the US following … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (May 21, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of its 30 Under 30 initiative, Class of 2025. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were chosen from a diverse group of applicants nationwide. A panel of judges from different Arab nationalities reviewed the applications. The awardees are: Hesham Aldhaibani, Rawan Almallahi, Ahmad … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cannes Film Festival 2025 has passed, bringing representation and stories to the big screen. In a first for the festival, a Western film institute representing the Arab world hosted an all-female panel. The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) hosted the panel meant to spotlight acclaimed … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Abdel-Moneim Mustafa, born in 1930 in Omdurman, Sudan, is a prominent Sudanese architect renowned for his contributions to Modernist architecture in Sudan. With a career spanning over six decades, Mustafa is celebrated for his innovative and impactful architectural designs that have shaped the country’s urban landscape. … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Combining the rich textures of traditional Arab sounds with the hard-hitting beats of rap and electronic music, Arab trap music has become a potent and dynamic genre during the past ten years. Originally an underground movement, performers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have transformed … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab American Contributing Writer President Trump is doing business and promising peace. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister is expanding the war and promising victory. In a four-day visit to three Arab Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) last week, President Trump made business deals worth at least 700 billion … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer In 1607, King James VI of Scotland introduced a scheme in which English and Scottish Protestant settlers would receive confiscated land in the Irish county of Ulster. The Protestant Church of Ireland was established in the region, alienating much of the native Catholic population of the county. … Continued
By: Lama Obeid / Arab America Contributing Writer As the crisis in Gaza deepens and the humanitarian needs grow, many have turned to creative and sustainable ways to offer support—moving beyond one-time donations. Writers, poets, and publishers are responding by creating books that document and reflect on the situation through essays, poetry, and art. In … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Hisham Matar? The end of this year will mark 15 years since the start of the Arab Spring, a regional progressive social movement. The movement was initially sparked by the self-immolation of Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi. Governments throughout the Middle East were forced to reckon … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first major international trip of his second term. After Riyadh, he will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. By all indications, he will focus more on business than politics, but there will still be some opportunities for Trump’s hosts … Continued
Your Holiness, On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), its President, Board of Directors, and the devoted Palestinian Christian community, I extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations on your election as the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. We lift our prayers with joy and reverence, asking the Lord to … Continued
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