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Johnathan Smith, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, to Speak at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 4-6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C., November 2, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Johnathan Smith, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has been confirmed to be a speaker at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the … Continued

Why Old Egyptian Film Posters Attract People to Pursue

By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Content Contributor I first noticed the Egyptian film poster at Poster House in NYC, the work called Cairo by Night caught my eye, which was the first film completed after pushing Egypt’s film industry nationalization. The poster showed four star-studded singers on the stage, showing lavish production and excellent … Continued

Lebanon’s Presidential Crisis: A Cycle of Political & Economic Chaos

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer The President Steps Down Michel Aoun, the eighty-nine year old president of Lebanon recently stepped down without a successor this week amid the country’s most dire economic crisis in years. Many Lebanese and international observers are concerned about the inevitable power vacuum as the parliament and cabinet scramble … Continued

Surveying Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Its Syncretic Influence

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq is anciently and popularly known by its Greek name ‘Mesopotamia’ meaning the land between the rivers.  Mesopotamian culture and history are important, not just to the Arab world, but to all of modern-day civilization.  Mesopotamia is … Continued

Australia is No Longer Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

By: Arab America Content Creator / Carrie Stewart According to diplomat.com, the move to overturn the Morrison 2018 government decision was heavily supported by Australian Palestinians. History/Developments: The Australian Labor party reversed the decision of the previous government that recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This former move was made by former prime … Continued

Nomads and Camels: Geographic Influences on the Bedouin Diet

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued

Khan al Khalili- the Center of Old Islamic Cairo

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Khan al-Khalili is the most famous market in Egypt, and even one of the oldest open-air markets in the entire Arab World. Located in the heart of old Islamic Cairo, it stretches about half a square mile and is easily walkable from end to end. The market … Continued

Touring the Eight Qatar World Cup Stadiums

By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010.  This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued

The Surprising Algerian History of the Clementine

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Clementine is beloved by many for its easy-to-peel and often seedless nature, sweet taste,  and the beautiful orange color of the fruit. During the fall and winter months, clementines can be easily found in grocery stores, kids’ lunchboxes, and on countertop spreads full of other … Continued

The ABPA Institute

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Contributor There are Arab Americans all over the U.S. looking for jobs or internship opportunities. While many colleges have clubs and organizations that assist students in these areas, there are also other organizations that can help such as ABPA – a conduit formed to create opportunities that allow … Continued

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