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Prominent Arab American Activists in Arab American History

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American Heritage Month is a time of year to honor the remarkable contributions of Arab American activists. Their contributions have progressed American society and the lives of all Arab Americans in the United States.  These trailblazers have made significant strides in advocating for civil rights and … Continued

Damascus Travel Guide

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Although travel to Syria has been significantly impacted due to instability and conflict, more people are traveling to Syria again. Recently, famous Youtube channels like Drew Binsky, Yes Theory, Passenger Paramvir, Eva zu Beck, Bald … Continued

A Guide to Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). During this month, we honor the Arab Americans who came before us and fought for our community. We celebrate our culture, take pride in our heritage, and learn about our history. As such, everyone celebrates NAAHM differently. Read on … Continued

Congressman Jamaal Bowman—a Blast of Fresh Air in Support of the Arab Cause

Congressman Jamaal Bowman spearheaded a letter dated April 13 from colleagues to the Biden administration counseling greater fairness towards the Palestinian people. John Mason, contributing writer, reports on how Bowman’s upbringing in a Bronx, N.Y. public housing project might make him a strange bedfellow with Palestinians. But the point is that he developed his compassion for these militarily occupied people through his own experience with police intimidation.

Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, the World’s ‘First True Scientist’

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, also known as al-Basry or Alhazen, was an Arab Muslim scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. As a scholar, he is constantly renowned for his achievements in mathematics, astronomy, optics, and physics.  His nickname, “al-Basry,” stems from his hometown of Basra, Iraq, and certainly … Continued

A Look on Singapore’s Arab Street

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a center for culture, cuisine, and entertainment. It is a cultural neighborhood that honors Singapore’s many ethnic groups. It got its … Continued

The Rise of Arab American Student Organizations Providing Identity to Students on US Campuses

By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer The current precedent The presence of Arab American students on US campuses has increased in recent years. Yet, the display of Arab culture remains underrepresented. A student’s sense of community on campus plays a role in their success in college. Numerous students from different educational, cultural, and … Continued

Grim Prospects for Palestinian Reality of Self-Rule, Reputable American Scholars Assert

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Three prominent American scholars express their pessimism about an equitable solution to the situation of occupied Palestinians. First, Noam Chomsky suggests that neither of the two-state/one-state solutions is viable and suggests a third alternative, one of ‘Greater Israel,’ which explicitly leaves out Palestinian population concentrations. Peter Beinart … Continued

Sham En-Nessim: Egypt’s Spring-Welcoming Festival

By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer  As we move into the spring, many cultures around the world have different traditions for welcoming the season. One beloved by many for its symbolization of growth, rebirth, and hope. In Egypt, locals of all ages, walks of life, and faiths join together to welcome the spring season, … Continued

14 Children’s Books in English with Arab Representation

By Natalie Tasci Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributionsand accomplishments of Arab Americans to our society. As we strive for a moreinclusive and diverse world, it’s important to highlight literature that reflects theexperiences and perspectives of Arabs, especially for young readers. For … Continued

Congresswomen Tlaib, and Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON DC — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. “It is always an honor to introduce a resolution uplifting Arab American Heritage Month,” said Congresswoman Tlaib. “As a proud and unapologetic Arab … Continued

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