Afifa Karam: Arab American Trailblazer for Women’s Rights
Afifa Karam (1883-1924) was the first Arab American woman journalist, editor, writer, and translator in the United States. After emigrating from Amshit, a quaint Lebanese vill…
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The Mokarzel Brothers’ Impressive Legacy in the Arab-American Press
At the turn of the 20th century, Naoum Mokarzel founded Al‐Hoda, one of the first, most influential, and longest-running Arab-American newspapers in the United States. His bro…
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The Arabian Sights Film Festival Going Strong After 24 Years
It all started with a dream 24 years ago. Shirin Ghareeb, Deputy Director of the DC International Film Festival, wanted to bring more Arab movies to the U.S. capital. She crea…
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Years After his Death, Frank Lackteen is Finally Being Recognized
In Hollywood, Frank Lackteen (born Mohammed Yackteen) was one of the most sought-after nonwhite actors during the silent era. Surprisingly, he never got any recognition either…
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