In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, this show dives into the lives of several influential Arab Americans that changed the landscape across the sciences and arts. Tune into to celebrate the resilience, grit, and cultural richness of the Arab American community throughout history and today.

Rami Malek
In this episode of AVRadio, Amber Wong (’27) and Emma Luey (’27) spotlight the life of Rami Malek, the first actor of Egyptian descent to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Starting from a budding love for the craft of acting, take a deep dive into how Malek rose to fame in his iconic role as Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.

Music Credit: “gingersweet” & “familiar place” by massobeats on the Free Music Archive, https://freetouse.com/music

Christina McAuliffe

In this episode of AVRadio, Amber Wong (’27) and Emma Luey (’27) dive into the life of Christina McAuliffe, an American teacher and astronaut on the Space Shuttle Challenger in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. Celebrating her life and legacy, we go over her initial love for space and the opportunity that changed it all.

Music Credit: “ocean” & “bonsai” by massobeats on the Free Music Archive, https://freetouse.com/music

Salma Hayek

In this episode of AVRadio, Pareena Gupta (’27) highlights the life of Salma Hayek, a groundbreaking actress and film director. Known for her portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo, which made her the first actress of Arab American descent to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, Hayek established herself in the entertainment world through her keen eye for producing, directing, and acting.

Music Credit: “Road to Success” on WeVideo, https://www.wevideo.com/