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“Music is the Glue”: 40 Minutes with Hadi Eldebek

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Hadi Eldebek is an artist and educator committed to connecting his values and passions to his work in the arts, culture, and education in New York City. Born and raised in Lebanon, he draws inspiration from his roots while embracing opportunities to learn, explore, and engage with … Continued

Will Trump Return to the Nuclear Deal with Iran?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer  In 2015, several world leaders, including then-President Obama, reached an agreement with Iran, known mainly as the “Iran nuclear deal,” to limit Iran’s nuclear program in return for sanctions relief. Three years later, Trump withdrew from the deal and reinstated sanctions against Iran. At the Davos summit, CNN’s … Continued

55 Years of Failure: Netanyahu’s Struggles Over Eli Cohen’s Legacy

Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months before the fall of the Syrian regime, Israel’s long-time enemy, Benjamin Netanyahu faced tough questions during a press conference. A journalist asked him sharply, “Is there any hope the enemy simply forgot to return Eli Cohen’s body?” Visibly frustrated Netanyahu admitted, “We’ve been trying for … Continued

“Study Your DNA”: 40 Minutes with Salar Ansari

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Salar Ansari has a strong passion for creating music that connects borders and expresses authentic expression. From studying audio engineering in Dubai to shaping Detroit’s music community, his story intertwines culture, innovation, and a deep commitment to promoting collaboration. Salar’s journey highlights challenges, inspirations, and cultural influences … Continued

An Architect’s Plea for a Lebanese Historic Recognition System

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, calls for the creation of a Lebanese Historic Recognition System to preserve Lebanon’s rich architectural heritage. Through his personal experience restoring the Daoud Corm house, Hage highlights the urgent need for a legal framework to protect Lebanon’s built heritage. By … Continued

Poetry as Resistance: Iraqi and Palestinian Cultural Expression

By Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, poetry and art have served as powerful tools of resistance, carrying the voices of the oppressed and preserving cultural identity in the face of adversity. For Iraqis and Palestinians, whose lands have been marked by conflict, displacement, and occupation, poetry has become more than just … Continued

Will the Gaza Ceasefire Reach Its Final Phase?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer   In a pre-inaugural speech, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to bring peace to Ukraine and end what he called “the chaos” in the Middle East. Trump appears noticeably more measured when talking about the futility of war than when addressing hot-button domestic issues like immigration and crime. How … Continued

#ABTalks with Achraf Hakimi: Inspiring the Moroccan Diaspora

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer #ABTalks, a talk show hosted by Emirati influencer Anas Bukhash, brings together icons from the Arab world for heartfelt conversations. It offers a rare opportunity for these figures to open up about their childhoods, share their struggles, and reveal sides of themselves that often remain hidden from … Continued

Removal of Nationalist Education from Syrian Schools 

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the fleeing of Bashar al-Assad from Syria, nationalist ideals and teachings have slowly left school curricula within Syria. Syria’s “new government”, a group of Islamist led authorities, have vowed to remove all Assad teachings from Syrian schools and replace them with traditional Islamic teachings.  In a … Continued

Bulldozers and Bombs 

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts, and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians, for certain, rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents, and clothes from their homes before … Continued

Arab America Foundation Responds to DOJ Settlement with DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC, January 17, 2025–The Arab America Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Justice Department’s announcement yesterday regarding its investigation and subsequent settlement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. The settlement follows allegations of discriminatory practices that led to the last-minute cancellation of the … Continued

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