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Making the Case for Arab American Studies: Equity, Visibility, and Heritage

Nora Hourani‑Farraj says >> “Marhaba! Hello! April is National Arab American Heritage Month, dedicated to recognizing Arab American contributions since…

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George A. Kasem: California’s First Arab American Congressman

On January 3, 1959, George A. Kasem made history by taking office as the first Arab American member of the…

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Arabs in California: Redefining Identity and Belonging in Southern California

In an era when many continue to stereotype Arab Americans as perpetual outsiders, USC Dornsife professor Sarah Gualtieri is reshaping…

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Kurdish-Iranian Artist Kourosh Beigpour Bridges Cultures in Pasadena’s Arab American Heritage Month Exhibit

During Arab American Heritage Month this April 2025, Pasadena is set to celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of the…

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Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month at the Farah Festival

Every April, Arab American Heritage Month honors the rich history, vibrant culture, and countless contributions of Arab Americans across the…

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Arab American Identity in the United States

Arab Americans are Americans of Arab ethnic heritage, tracing their roots to the 22 Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East…

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Shawarma King Nasser Al‑Rayess: How a Syrian‑American Comic Turned TikTok Fame into a Nationwide Stand‑Up Phenomenon

Born in Tucson, Arizona to Syrian parents, Nasser Al‑Rayess grew up toggling between American classrooms and Arabic Saturday school. That bicultural…

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Governor Whitmer Declares April as Arab American Heritage Month in Michigan; Trump Declines National Recognition

On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as Arab American Heritage Month in Michigan for the fifth consecutive year, celebrating…

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