By: Cait O’Connor/Arab America Contributing Writer Much of the ease of modern life and the degree of its conveniences are safe for us to use because of Ralph Nader. Nader, who was mainly influenced by his Lebanese parents. His transformative influence in the field of consumer affairs cannot be overstated. Ralph himself, however, is somewhat … Continued
By Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the longest government shut down in US history, the first Senate Bill presented by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sought to forward the demands of the Israeli government at the expense of our First Amendment. The Bill got 74 out of 100 votes in the Senate. … Continued
Bill Addison/Eater– Al Ameer in Dearborn. By Brenna Houck@EaterDetroit Jan 25, 2019, 9:28am EST SHARE Nearly six weeks into the partial government shutdown, an organization backed by dozens of local restaurants has pledged to provide support to federal employees and their families. The Michigan Muslim Community Council has announced that more than 40 area restaurants will be offering … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday we commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. I found myself welcoming the positivity of the day as folks circulated Dr. King’s words to communicate their support for his principles. Among the greatest sources … Continued
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. By: Kristin Savage/Arab America Contributing Writer The family is at the heart of Arab culture. Traditionally, Arab people prize family life and interests above their own. When one member of a family encounters triumph or failure, everyone else celebrates or commiserates accordingly. Large families are the norm in traditional Arab … Continued
Yesterday, history was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Oscar nominations with Egyptian-American Rami Malek nominated as best actor for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody”–possibly becoming the first Arab American to receive an Oscar. Also, the Academy of Motion Pictures announced the nomination of the best foreign film which … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer “Arab American Women Making an Impact” is an ongoing series about women who are making a difference in America. Nada Dalgamouni is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee from Jordan who currently lives in Michigan. She has dedicated her life to helping children and encouraging diversity within her community. Every … Continued
This year, we appeal to you, personally, to take an active role in contacting one or all the following entities: school districts, mayors, public servants, legislators, city councils, and school board members to issue an NAAHM Proclamation and/or adapt our NAAHM Educator’s Curriculum Kit which highlights the history of Arab migration to America, geographic understanding of … Continued
By: Mai Abdul Rahman/Arab America Contributing Writer American Palestinian Women’s Association (APWA) is one of the cosponsors of the 2019 Women’s March that will take place on January 19, 2019, just in 3 days. While well aware of the unfair and fair allegations that have challenged the 2019 Women’s March, we believe that all women share a common history … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab American Contributing Writer New to the music scene Ali Habhab, or more commonly known under the stage name HaBZ, is shaking up the music community with his innovative lyrics. He just released his newest hit, Arab American Male, a song that tackles stereotypes that negatively impact the Arab community. Arab American … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Rami Said Malek says he does not like hyphens in descriptions of who he is. He thus describes himself as an American whose parents are Egyptian who emigrated to the U.S. All that Rami Malek is he has thrown into his role as Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer 2018 has been a pivotal year for Arab Americans. From electing the first Muslim women in Congress to Jamal Khashoggi’s violent and untimely death, 2018 has proved to be a pivotal year. The Arab World proves to be one of the most dynamic regions in the world, thus making … Continued
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