Dr Evelyn Abdalah Menconi
Lebanese-American cultural ambassador in Boston
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Labeebee Hanna Saquet
Served as a bridge between Arab Americans and the general public, beginning in 1930 when she directed Arabian Nights, a Boston Syrian Tercentenary celebration presented at Symphony Hall.
Evelyn Shakir
Evelyn Shakir was a scholar, author, and professor specializing in Arab American literature.
Lila Zellet
Mexican writer, visual and performing artist, and researcher.
Badia Masabni
Badia Masabni was an entertainer and businesswoman best known for establishing a series of influential clubs in Cairo in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. She is considered to be the mother of modern belly dance and is credited with launching the careers of many Egyptian artists, particularly belly dancers Samia Gamal and Taheyya Kariokka.