Jack Kerouac goes on the road again
KEROUAC’S ROAD: THE BEAT OF A NATION explores Jack Kerouac’s legacy through stories of modern “on-the-roaders” and those who knew or were inspired by him. Featuring Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell, Matt Dillon and more, it reveals a rarely seen side of Kerouac and offers a fresh take on On the Road and its lasting impact on America.
Read more
"If you understand each other you will be kind to each other"
This one hour documentary, produced in 2011 by Mentorn Media for BBC Four, follows Melvyn Bragg as he travels from Oklahoma to California to examine the enduring legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning author, John Steinbeck. In novels such as The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men , and Cannery Row , Steinbeck gave voices to ordinary people who were battling pove…
Read more
Rakwa provides a new window for the Arab-American community
With the growing number of Arab residents in the United States and their diverse needs, the Rakwa app has emerged as an innovative platform aimed at connecting them with various local businesses and services owned or operated by Arabs or offering services in Arabic. As Wafa Ghawari writes, this app helps Arab expatriates easily find everything they need, …
Read more
Finding beauty in the mundane
For many Arab Americans in Southeast Michigan, Dearborn is a point of pride. For decades, immigrants from across the Arab world have left an imprint on the suburb bordering Detroit that continues to widen and deepen. As Robyn Vincent reported in The MetroToday, the city, which has an Arab majority, reflects the rich historical, cultural and ethnic diversit…
Read more.jpg)
Cooking with culture: honoring Arab-American Heritage Month
Celebrated throughout April, Arab-American Heritage Month pays tribute to the many contributions this group has made to the USA and as Caroline Staudle writes, today’s Arab American community is made up of individuals with roots in 22 countries located in the Middle East and North Africa, offering vast history and culture we can all learn from. In honor of…
Read more
Beyond the headlines, explore the world of Arab Americans
Arab Americans are a diverse community that come from 22 Arab countries stretching from northern Africa to western Asia. But once they settle in the U.S., according to the Arab American National Museum , they become as American as they are Arab. Ralph Nader is known for his lifetime of activism and fearless critique. Yet in this fresh and inspiring book Th…
Read more
What’s new at the Manchester Jewish Museum?
Check out what’s new at the Manchester Jewish Museum . This fascinating centre of culture and learning first opened in 1984 and is housed in a Grade II listed building. Built in 1874, the Manchester Jewish Museum is a former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue that is located in Cheetham Hill, one of the most diverse areas of Manchester.
Read more
Going beyond the lines with Manchester’s stained glass
Victoria Baths is a Grade II listed building, in the Chorlton-on-Medlock area of Manchester, England. The baths opened to the public in 1906. Victoria Baths is widely recognised as Britain’s finest historic municipal swimming pool - from the iconic green tiles to its beautiful stained glass.
Read more
The influence of and connection to Islamic art
Aloma Treister doesn’t remember much of her childhood. She recalls being taught Arabic at school and the fact that her family’s social life revolved around their immediate family. “Our closest friends were our cousins,” she told The Australian Jewish News . It was how many Jewish families in the Middle East grew up – all related to each other and all frien…
Read more
Pope: ‘We cannot imagine Iraq without Christians’
Pope Francis pens the preface to the book " The Christian Heritage in Iraq " by German journalist and theologian Matthias Kopp, spokesperson for the German Bishops' Conference (DBK) and consultor for the Dicastery for Communication. The book, published by Herder and currently available in German, traces the history of Christianity in Iraq, wi…
Read more
Scholar highlights contributions of early Arab immigrants to US society
Linda Jacobs is a familiar scholar in the Middle East where she spent decades studying archaeological sites and economic development of the region. Later on, she became a historian whose main academic interest was the history of Arab diaspora in the US and how they integrated to the American society. As Saeb Rawashdeh explains, on Tuesday, the American Cen…
Read more
Captivating Strangers: Early Arab Immigrants in the United States
In her latest work, Linda Jacobs explores the untold stories of the first Arab immigrants to the United States. From North African acrobats who performed before the Civil War to western-educated doctors, merchants, and entrepreneurs who spread across the country in the 20th century, the book highlights the incredible variety of careers and contributions th…
Read more
AMAR’s Yazidi Choir. Can you hear the people sing?
In 2019, Rana founded the AMAR Ashti Choir and is being supported by the AMAR Foundation, a British based charity. Several women in the choir were ISIS captives and others have lost family members. “This folk music, it’s also a kind of affiliation of our religion,” says Mamou Othman, who studies music as psychotherapy at the University of Dohuk. “There ar…
Read more
From Jordan to the Vatican: Celebrating Christianity in the Holy Land
In February 2025, the halls of the Vatican Museums will unveil a unique exhibition, “ Jordan: Dawn of Christianity / Giordania: Alba del Cristianesimo ,” a collection of 90 artefacts carefully curated to bring to life the enduring legacy of Jordan as a cradle of Christianity, bridging millennia of history and faith. As Sophie Constantin writes, the exhibit…
Read more
Vatican to host ‘Jordan: Dawn of Christianity’ exhibition
The exhibition “ Jordan: Dawn of Christianity ” will debut at the Vatican’s Palazzo della Cancelleria on January 31, offering a profound exploration of Christianity's roots in Jordan. As Khitam Al Amir explains, organised by Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in collaboration with the Jordan Tourism Board, the event was officially introduced …
Read more
Saint Jacob’s Church: A ruined landmark echoing Baghdad’s legacy of coexistence
Behind a rusty, weathered door lies a poignant scene: charred walls and the remnants of once-grand furnishings that served the vibrant Christian community in their prayers and Masses. This is the reality of Saint Jacob’s Church, a historic landmark in the Asia neighborhood (Hayy Asia) of the Dora area, southern Baghdad. The church, now a shadow of its form…
Read more
Archbishop Warda of Erbil and the future for young Christians in Iraq
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil describes his vision for the future of the Church in Iraq and how the Catholic University in Erbil will help ensure a continued Christian presence in the region. In this podcast, he speak with John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) , a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting Chri…
Read more
War-damaged souks reopen in Syria's Aleppo
Four historic souks in northern Syria's Aleppo, heavily damaged during some of the most intense fighting of the 13-year civil war, reopened in August following their restoration. "After I reopened my old shop, following the renovation of the market, I felt my spirit return with it," said merchant Omar al-Rawwas, 45, who inherited his family&#…
Read more
AMAR’s Yazidi Choir release new music
Ten years ago, the world was introduced to Iraq’s Yazidi community as a consequence of the genocide by ISIS. The horrifying scenes from Mount Sinjar made the headlines world wide. Ten years later, survivor’s of that genocide are making headlines again but for a different reason. They have become global ambassadors for their community and that journey start…
Read more
Boston-based musician Yoni Battat on exploring his Jewish and Iraqi heritage
Boston-based musician Yoni Battat performed at this year's Lowell Folk Festival , in the United States, which ran from July 26 to 28. Radio Boston spoke with the oud and violin player about how his music reflects his Iraqi and Jewish roots. This is his story.
Read more
.jpg)
