By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Karimeh Abbud, born in Bethlehem in 1893, made history as Palestine’s first professional female photographer. Her work, encompassing personal portraits and stunning landscapes, offers a rare visual record of daily life and prominent landmarks in early twentieth-century Palestine. Decades later, her recently discovered photographs inadvertently challenge the … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of and in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2023, last week, it is paramount to recognize the first Saudi Arabian woman chosen to be a part of the astronaut crew launching aboard the Axiom-2 space mission or better … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer We are entering March, which is Women’s History Month. This month we are commemorating the contributions that women from all over the world have made. Many of these contributions have been made by strong Arab women as well. Let’s take some time to recognize some of these amazing … Continued
BY: Vivian Pham/Ambassador Blogger The movie Hidden Figures (directed by Ted Melfi) follows the careers of three NASA mathematicians as they help to construct the first rocket to put man into space. As a statement on social equality, the film seeks to celebrate the contributions of these three brilliant African American women, whose parts in … Continued
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Contributing Writer During a month when women are fully recognized for the incredible things they do, March 27 marks the first ever day to honor and remember Muslim women’s resilience in a time when there has been an increasingly hostile climate of Islamophobia. We’re celebrating the first ever #MuslimWomensDay today with @muslimgirl, … Continued
BY: Dr. Amal David/Arab America Each one of us knows young Arab American women that are eager to work hard and trail new paths in entrepreneurship, medicine, media, education, law, etc. So, what advice would you give them? These young ladies may be your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friends, students, or others. Here are 10 ways you … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women who have ushered us into a globalized, technologically advanced, and healthy world. Arab American women in particular deserve our respect and attention today for the massive milestones they’ve reached and better community they’ve built for all. However, this day … Continued
BY: Leila Diab/Contributing Writer During the month of March, the enduring spirit of women in all realms of society will be echoing with words of the world’s praises for their achievements, especially on March 8, the United Nations designated day of international solidarity with women. For decades, and now in the 21st century, there have been … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Women take on many roles throughout their lives as professionals, friends, sisters, daughters, wives, and mothers. In her role as a mother, a woman often finds herself eager to pass on her culture, heritage, and traditions to her children. For centuries, women have been credited as the family members ensuring that … Continued
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