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Elite Arab American Donors Among Top Biden Bundlers

Nov 2, 2020

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer For years, Arab Americans were either invisible, or for the most part, sat on the sidelines of presidential campaigns, but not in 2020. This year, they have organized more than ever before. And(...)

Arab Americans in Pennsylvania Must Realize Potential for 2020 and Beyond

Nov 2, 2020

By: Al-Sharif Nassef/Arab America Contributing Writer Blocks away from the birthplace of modern democracy, where America’s founding revolutionaries signed the Declaration of Independence of the United States from the British Empire/colonial rule, amidst a sea of brick townhouses and once-industrial(...)

Voting as an Arab American in 2020

Nov 2, 2020

By: Sophia Segal/Contributing Writer for Arab America As Americans, we live in a government that was built as a democracy; it's our right to vote and take part in who we want to represent us not(...)

Peleset, Philistine, and the Etymology of the Holy Land

Nov 2, 2020

By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be(...)

10 Arab Americans Urging you to Vote: Lama Kawsara

Nov 2, 2020

By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer I spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting. These individuals come from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc…. They are active(...)

Arab America Poll: Joe Biden Leads Donald Trump by 48 Points Among Arab Americans

Nov 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON DC, November 1, 2020) As of November 1st, an Arab America (www.arabamerica.com) online poll of Arab Americans across the country shows that Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump by 48 points. The poll(...)

10 Irresistible Qualities of Arab Women

Oct 30, 2020

By: Udochi Esomonu/ Arab America Contributing Writer When it comes to discussing Arab women, there is much to be said. Their tenacious, innovative, and groundbreaking nature is one of greatness. All around the world Arab women are working in a(...)

Is It Freedom of Expression or Freedom of Islamophobia?

Oct 30, 2020

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Is it really freedom of expression or are you justifying humiliating and belittling Islam? For decades the peaceful religion of Islam was seen as a threat by many. Several harmful and inconsiderate actions have(...)

10 Arab Americans Urging you to Vote: Hasan AlKurdi

Oct 30, 2020

By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer I spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting. These individuals come from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc…. They are active(...)

Arabian Gulf League (AGL): Sharjah Defeats Fujairah 4-2 On Opening Night of New Season in the Emirates

Oct 29, 2020

By: David DeMaria/Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday night Sharjah FC, last season’s Arabian Gulf League champs, opened a new campaign to defend their title against Fujairah FC. Brazilian forward Welliton scored the first goal of the match(...)

Arabian Gulf League (AGL): Bani Yas Cruises Past Al Wasl 4-1 to Start New Season in the Emirates

Oct 29, 2020

By David DeMaria/Contributing Writer Arab America On Friday night in Dubai, Bani Yas took on Al Wasl on the first match day of the new season of the Arabian Gulf League, the premier football (soccer) league in the United Arab(...)

Little Palestine- Chicago, Illinois

Oct 29, 2020

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer If you are ever feeling homesick, Bridgeview, Illinois, is your second best option. Once you reach south of 80th Street in south suburban Bridgeview, you will notice that all the store signs are(...)