By MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer The prospects of climate change in the Arab world have created significant concern over the region’s arid climatic conditions and dependence on natural resources. According to a report by the Arab Forum for Environment and Development, Arab countries are at the highest risk for experiencing the heavy … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6the Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM), #celebrateimmigrants!, in the United States! It is a nationwide celebration of immigrants sharing the inspirational stories of immigration in America.” The month “provides an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their family’s heritage and celebrate the countless contributions … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces its fall 2020 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: September-December 2020 (4 Months) Due to the Coronavirus crisis, we are currently accepting off-site work-at-home applicants Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The first faculty endowed chair in U.S. academia dedicated to the study of Palestine and Palestinians was announced by Brown University. Renowned professor Beshara Doumani has been named the first holder of the ‘Mahmoud Darwish’ Chair of Palestinian Studies. Doumani is a noted scholar who has mentored generations of … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer While some dramas during the Ramadan season are racing to promote the idea of normalization with Israel, the series “Hares Al-Quds”–Guardian of Jerusalem, traces the biography of the late Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, a Syrian Melkite Christian cleric, born in Aleppo. The series was written by Hassan Youssef and directed by … Continued
By: Stephanie Abraham/Arab America Contributing Writer The U.S. Census Bureau recently extended the 2020 Census deadline to the end of October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is good news because it postpones Census workers from going door to door at a time when we should all be social distancing. It also gives extra time to … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The Coronavirus in Israel and the occupied territories combined with the machinations of Israeli politics, and the Trump administration-inspired culture wars between Democrats and Republicans over Palestinian sovereignty, represent a formidable obstacle to any sense of peace and tranquility in the region. News from the Arab Palestinian-Israel region in … Continued
Compiled by Arab America On Sunday, April 26th, the Arab America Foundation hosted an unprecedented online commemoration for National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with members of Congress, cultural artists, and members from the Arab American community. The event was attended by over 500 registrants. The event was opened by Warren David (president of Arab … Continued
WASHINGTON DC–This week the Arab America Foundation received its 17th gubernatorial proclamation commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month. The Arab America Foundation through Arab America.com has launched a grassroots effort to organize teams of Arab American activists in over 25 states. Several team members approached governors from all fifty states. “Given the current Coronavirus crisis … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its citizens who like to live life to the fullest. Lebanese people like to have fun and enjoy everything. In fact, it is known that Lebanon is a country that never sleeps! Restaurants, for example, stay open all night, in addition to bars and … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2020 – Each year during the month of April, the Arab America Foundation (through Arab America) and organizations across the country formally recognize the contributions of Arab Americans during National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). For over a century, Arab Americans have made valuable contributions to virtually every … Continued
National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) commemorates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans in April of each year. The following proclamations have been issued by State Governors in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2020. 22 State Governor Proclamations 1. Arkansas 2. Colorado … Continued
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