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Are Japanese and Arabs More Alike Than We Think?

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued

CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to Feature Over 50 Speakers in Dearborn, MI, including Congressman Ro Khanna, Former Congressman Andy Levin, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, and Dr. James Zogby

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued

Largest Gathering of Arab American Business Leaders Comes to Michigan

American Arab Chamber of Commerce 32nd Annual Gala on Oct. 25 to feature Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment Jose W. Fernandez as Keynote Speaker Bilal Hammoud, Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (left), and Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the … Continued

DHS Offers Protections for Lebanese Nationals Currently in the United States

Certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States and allowing them the opportunity to request work authorization. Included in today’s announcement are details related to the Deferred Enforced … Continued

The Power of Palestinian Representation in Children’s Literature

By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued

Why Are Arab Americans Classified as White?

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued

Beyond the Arabic in the Arab World!

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer. Imagine a bustling marketplace in an old coastal town. Here, merchants speak different languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Somali, Amazigh, and even Syriac, while exchanging goods and stories. Although their words vary, the meaning behind them feels the same: family, faith, and shared history. These languages are not just … Continued

5 Influential Arab American Women’s Groups You Should Know About

By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American women have been vital in advocating for and empowering their community as well as in promoting social justice. Some Arab American organizations were specifically founded by and for women are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by Arab women and celebrating their contributions to society. … Continued

How My Arab American Upbringing Prepared Me for Policing

By: Sarah Shendy / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Officer Sarah Shendy, shares how growing up in an Arab American home shaped her approach to policing. After joining the police academy, she quickly realized her passion for supporting the community. Grounded in the values of her upbringing, Officer Shendy leads with heart—relying … Continued

OP-ED: Voting Third-Party: A Principled, Strategic Choice

By: Kareem Rosshandler Arab and Muslim Americans have good reason to be involved in the presidential elections. As frustrated observers of the Biden administration’s unbridled support for Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza over the last year, their choice at the ballot box should have a particularly powerful effect. But the question is how, given that … Continued

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