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Immigrant Heritage Month: Honoring the Arab American Journey

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have long been an integral part of the American story. As we mark Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s a fitting moment to spotlight the journey, resilience, and achievements of Arab American communities. From early immigrants seeking refuge in the 19th century to present-day leaders in medicine, … Continued

Keeping Sudanese Folktales Alive in the Diaspora

By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds.  At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells of bakhoor, to the sounds of Sudani music and the Sudanese Arabic we spoke. And … Continued

Druze Reincarnation: A Connection Between Lives

By Evan Ploeckelman & Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writers What are the Beliefs of the Druze? The Druze believe in reincarnation. When we die, our souls enter the body of a newborn. This is due to the belief in the duality of body and soul. As such, the soul cannot stay separated from the … Continued

(non-fiction) Stories from Across the Arab World

SOURCE: BBC (non-fiction) Stories from Across the Arab World: 5 short documentaries and reportage about the different corners of the Arab world, from Egypt to Western Sahara and Nubia.Saturday, April 21, 11:30am This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the directors, hosted by Fatima Manji, Channel 4 Reporter and BBC Arabic Festival Judge. … Continued

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