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Are Arab Americans Rising to Become the New Minority in America?

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

Leila Khoury and the Sculpture of Nizar Qabbani

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

An Action Plan for New Arab Americans in the New Year

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

MENA Artisan Initiative Empowers, Fosters Cultural Pride 

By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer When Arab Americans go to Arab countries to visit, they often come home with heavy bags full of mementos that represent their cultural heritage. The region produces stunning handicrafts that reflect the rich history of the Arab world as a crossroads of trade and culture over the centuries. Whether … Continued

Arab American Ramy Youssef Wins Best Actor Golden Globe Award

On Sunday, Egyptian American comedian and actor, Ramy Youssef, won the Golden Globe best actor in a musical or comedy series award for his work on the Hulu series “Ramy,” which he created, wrote, produced and directed. Accepting the award beside Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, Youssef said, “I would like to thank my God. … Continued

Who are the Arab or Arab Americans on the Forbes 500 List?

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Forbes Magazine Published bi-weekly original articles on investment, manufacturing, financing, and promoting are the focus topics of Forbes, an American business magazine. Forbes also reports on correlated subjects such as technology, relations, science, political affairs, and law. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey are its headquarters. Nassef Onsi Sawiris … Continued

2019 Arab America in Review

By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As the new year (and a new decade!) draws near, this is a natural opportunity to look back on the events, moments, and policies of 2019 that shaped Arab America. From groundbreaking new television shows to heart-wrenching political moments at home and abroad, this year has played a pivotal … Continued

Trump Order to Curb Antisemitism Redefines Judaism as a Race—and Thwarts Legitimate Criticism of Israeli anti-Palestinian Actions

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer  President Trump’s “Executive Order on Combating Antisemitism,” released on December 11, equates antisemitism with criticism of Israel. While not explicit, the order implies that criticizing Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians would be considered anti-Semitic. Trump preempted Congress by taking its version of a yet-to-be passed antisemitism bill, suppressing the complex … Continued

Worried About What to Gift During Christmas? Worry No More!

By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is known to its residents, visitors, and enthusiasts to be a region that fancies celebrations, such as Christmas. We search for any occasion to commemorate. But with more of them, the art of gift giving thrives and the hunt for the best gift starts … Continued

Burburrah, The 2000 Year Old Wheat Berry Porridge 

Every December 4th, for the past 2000 years, Arab Catholic and Orthodox Christians have celebrated the Feast of Santa Barbara with this very special porridge, full of toppings like pomegranate seeds, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts. Cookbook author Blanche and her mother Vera share this ancient recipe, Burburrah!  By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Every … Continued

Colors of the Arab World: Meaning and Symbolism

If you are wondering why you see green throughout our website, it is because green is the color of the Arab world! There are many symbolic meanings and representations behind the color green and the other colors of the rainbow. Arab America Contributing Writer Emily Devereaux says different colors can carry different meanings and symbols … Continued

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