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First Arab Texas Festivals brings in over 7,000. Event raised donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Sep 12, 2017

SOURCE: MESQUITE NEWS BY ANNY SIVILAY The first Arab Texas Festival in the DFW area was a success bringing in guests from across the state and some from out of state. This event was held at Double D Ranch on(...)

Dancer explores Arab-American past

Sep 12, 2017

SOURCE: WINONAPOST BY LAURA HAYES When Sharon Mansur’s grandparents immigrated from Lebanon, they brought a grapevine. Somehow, she said, it survived the boat ride and made it through customs. Stuffed grape leaves is a common Lebanese dish. The grapevine is(...)

At YallaPunk Festival, young Arab Americans throw off stereotypes

Sep 12, 2017

SOURCE: NEWSWORKS Rana Fayez conceived of the YallaPunk Festival after a frustrating interaction with another member of the Philadelphia music scene. A promoter was using Arabic lettering on a flier, but Fayez noticed it was gibberish. She asked why(...)

Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia

Sep 12, 2017

And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence. Source: The Nation By Suman Raghunathan After the attacks of September 11, 2001, patriotism took on many masks and many faces. For(...)

How the Arab World Views Trump and his Effect on their Relationship

Sep 6, 2017

By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer It is quite clear how the American Public feels about Trump, but it is not clear how the Arab World feels about Trump. Approval of American Presidents is an essential component for good diplomatic ties, economic(...)

King Pardons Over 600 Prisoners in Morocco: Will it be Enough?

Sep 6, 2017

By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer King Muhammed VI of Morocco pardoned over 600 people in Moroccan prisoners September 1, 2017 for Eid- Al-Adha after pardoning over 1,000 in late July for Eid Al-Fitr. Many of these prisoners were convicted protesters from(...)

Houston Arab Americans Aid Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Sep 6, 2017

By: Emran El-Badawi/Contributing Writer The now infamous Hurricane Harvey walloped southeast Texas between August 25-29, 2017. After more than one hundred tornadoes, flash flood warnings, and incessant rain, Houston was inundated with as much rain in 4 days as it(...)

Beauty Tips and Tricks Utilized by Arab Women

Sep 6, 2017

By Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer Arab women are known for their beautiful almond shaped eyes, clear olive toned skin and perfect eyebrows. Interesting enough Arabs own the large eyes with dramatic eyeshadow and tailored, well-groomed eyebrows. Keeping the simplistic complexion with(...)

The Hope Fund Helps Young Palestinians to Study in the U.S.

Sep 6, 2017

By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer No one knows about the value of the Hope Fund than AMIDEAST president Ted Kattouf, a former U.S. Ambassador. “Hope Fund scholars provide some of the best stories about Palestinian youth which almost no one is(...)

Was Lawrence of Arabia Good for the Arab World?

Sep 6, 2017

By: John Mason/Contributing Writer Watching a scene in the film, Lawrence of Arabia, I saw a mysterious figure loping onto the screen on camelback, seeming to float on the Desert—and into my life. It was 1962 when the film opened(...)

Kourtney Kardashian Vacations in Egypt

Sep 5, 2017

By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer It is no secret that the Kardashians take luxurious vacations, but nothing looked more amazing than Kourtney’s vacation in Egypt. The reality star traveled with her boyfriend Younes Bendjima in August and spent a couple(...)

Will Palestinians shift strategy to include UN?

Sep 4, 2017

SOURCE: AL-MONITOR BY: DAOUD KUTTAB As the Palestinian leadership is set to call for a meeting of the Palestine National Council (PNC), the PLO's highest body, to review its strategy, the question of the United Nations looms larger than ever. The(...)