By Hayg Oshagan/Arab America Contributing Writer What is the census? The U. S. Constitution requires that the federal government counts every person living in the U.S. The Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. Why is the Census important? Every year, the federal government gives money it has collected from taxes back to … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The last two years have seen unprecedented involvement from Arab Americans who want to run for office. In 2018, over 125 Arab Americans ran for office, and 2019 saw over 40 Arab Americans throw their hats into the ring of local, state, and federal level elections. The 2020 election … Continued
Picture New York City. What do you see? Do you see the Empire State Building? Or do you picture Central Park? Maybe busy and tourist-filled Times Square? Have you enjoyed dinner in Little Italy? Perhaps you are a New York native, do you see your favorite quaint spots? Regardless of what you pictured, most people … Continued
By: Yara Jouzy/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are passionate, affectionate and extremely loving people. They can tell someone they love him or her without actually saying the words, “I love you.” Such a powerful language brings out the passion in those who use these words. This Valentine’s Day, express your love to your partner, family, … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child growing up Arab American, I remember getting strange looks from my classmates when I brought my hummus sandwiches to school before hummus was considered cool. “What is that weird beige stuff in your sandwich?” wide-eyed children would ask time and again. I was so embarrassed because … Continued
David Sheen The Intercept February 6 2020, 8:00 a.m. ALEX ODEH WAS born in 1944 in British Mandate Palestine to a Christian family in the West Bank village of Jifna, near Ramallah, just four years before the founding of Israel. He immigrated in 1972 to the United States, where he became a spokesperson for the Arab … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer A recent story was developed last week of a newly engaged couple. Not just another celebrity engagement in the media, but the daughter of Bill Gates, the multi-billionaire and founder of Microsoft. Jennifer Gates, 23, was recently engaged to 29-year-old, Egyptian equestrian, Nayel Nassar. Gates and Nassar have been … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer A New Disney Show Representing Lebanese Culture and Featuring Music by Leila Milki “The Rocketeer,” is a new Disney Junior’s animated TV series that celebrates Lebanese culture and food displays an episode that is named “Recipe For Disaster.” The show is an appealing and empowering re-creation of the original … Continued
By Adam Kilgore Jan. 31, 2020 at 4:30 a.m. EST MIAMI — In February 2002, Jeff Stergalas received an unexpected call from Robert Saleh, the intense, driven kid he had coached five years prior at Fordson High in Dearborn, Mich. Saleh told Stergalas he wanted to quit his job and become a football coach. Once … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are quickly rising to become America’s new minority class. Recent political developments in the middle east have forced many to migrate to the Western world which undoubtedly left its mark on the fabric of the American experience. The first wave of Arab immigrants was in the early … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Leila Khoury and the Syrian Community Cleveland, Ohio is a city that is home to 120 or so various ethnic groups. Each sub-group brings their unique traditions, attire, music, religion, art, cuisine, and more. Leila Khoury, a young Syrian rising star in that city and nationally, received her BFA … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The year 2020 has begun, and Arab Americans should focus on an action plan, and here are some suggested ideas, as explained by Arab America contributing writer, Ala Abed-Rabbo, on how to spend one’s free time! Study English and Invest in Education English is a global language and is … Continued
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