By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer March 8th, 2023 marks the annual celebration of women and girls. This international holiday is a recognition of not just women’s triumphs but also the continued struggle that women face each and every day. For over 100 years, the United States has marked its calendar for the … Continued
SOURCE: NPR BY: SCOTT SIMON Etaf Rum’s new novel, A Woman is No Man, may violate a code of silence in the tight-knit and often closed Palestinian American community of Brooklyn in which she grew up, and which she left. Her protagonist, Isra, was born in Palestine, but comes to Brooklyn when her family arranges a … Continued
SOURCE: KGMI BY: NOAH BROWNING DUBAI (Reuters) – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos as the U.S.-based pageant seeks to piledrive its way into lucrative foreign markets. Shadia Bseiso, a Jordanian versed in jiu-jitsu, dreams of encouraging more Arab women to take up … Continued
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