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Meet the Arab American Preparing to Sail Around the Globe Carrying the Palestinian Flag
Oct 25, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer Sir Robin Knox- Johnston from the UK was the first man recorded to have sailed around the world in 1968 and since then, the Golden Globes have been a rallying point for sailing enthusiasts(...)
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Signs Anti-BDS Order to Block Boycotts of Israel
Oct 23, 2017
The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, today signed an Executive Order prohibiting executive branch agencies from entering into contracts or conducting official state business with any entity unless they certify that they will not engage in a boycott of Israel(...)
Carobs: A Newly Discovered Health Food In North America
Oct 18, 2017
By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer A relatively unknown food in the western world, carobs have been since the dawn of history, at least 2,000 BC, in the lands of the ancient civilizations, a pleasing addition to the human diet. Throughout the(...)
10 Behaviors of Arab American Parents
Oct 18, 2017
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Each parent has his/her own parenting techniques, but Arab American parents all have specific tricks and habits they all do to their children. Here are some of them. 1. They answer “Insha Allah” to(...)
10 Things to Consider Before Traveling to the Arab World
Oct 18, 2017
By: Ani Karapetyan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries are a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising to see the color and beauty of Arab countries create a magical atmosphere which is(...)
5 Recent and Positive Developments Concerning Palestine
Oct 18, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted(...)
Top 3 Reasons the Mediterranean Diet Promotes Longevity
Oct 18, 2017
By: Dahlia Shaaban/Contributing Writer It was in a past life, during my stint in Middle East conflict resolution, that I stumbled upon the ancestral wisdom of the Mediterranean diet. Springtime in Beirut, 2009 was a delicious epiphany. I was in(...)
Arab Americans Need to Exercise their Right to Register and Vote
Oct 18, 2017
By Yasir Shallal/Arab America Contributing Writer As an American citizen of Iraqi descent. I am writing to encourage you to vote in the upcoming elections. On November 7th. You will have an opportunity to take part in democracy and exercise(...)
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Kansas Law which Targets Boycott of Israel
Oct 18, 2017
By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Ester Koontz, a science and math curriculum coach in Wichita, Kansas has filed a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against a Kansas law (HB 2409) discussed during an emergency legislative session for education(...)
The Arab American Preparing to Sail Around the Globe Carrying the Palestinian Flag
Oct 15, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/ Arab America Contributing Writer Sir Robin Knox- Johnston from the UK was the first man recorded to have sailed around the world in 1968 and since then, the Golden Globes have been a rallying point for sailing(...)
The Arab and Mulit-Ethnic Influences in Singapore
Oct 11, 2017
By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer "Singapore works because we have learned how to live together. It's how the nations of the world should get along." My Chinese taxi driver had nothing but praise for his tiny city-state. He continued, "We have(...)
The Role of the Church in Preserving the Arab American Heritage
Oct 11, 2017
Photo: Basilica of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Livonia, Michigan Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is diverse with different denominations of Christians. But unlike other ethnicities, Arab Christians have a stronger relationship with the faith and(...)4,333 Results (Page 278 of 362)