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Saudi art surprises at Arab American museum

Sep 14, 2017

SOURCE: THE DETROIT NEWS BY MICHAEL H. HODGES, DETROIT NEWS FINE ARTS WRITER When Americans think of Saudi Arabia, they tend to think of limited civil liberties and heavy-handed censorship — not to mention that issue of women not being(...)

On the 35th Anniversary of Sabra and Shatila: The Forgotten Refugees

Sep 13, 2017

By Dr. Swee Chai Ang/Contributing Writer This September will be the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Sabra-Shatila Massacre in West Beirut. Three thousand unarmed refugees were killed from 15-18 September 1982. I was then a young orthopedic trainee who had resigned(...)

A New International Sensation in World Music: An Interview with Qatari Orchestral Composer Dana Al Fardan

Sep 13, 2017

By Sami Asmar and Amal David/Contributing Writers The Western orchestra is considered the most complex form of music and the top of the pyramid in artistic sophistication. It took centuries to develop in a format based on a large number(...)

The First Day of School in Palestine is Unlike Any Other

Sep 13, 2017

By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Imagine that you walk to school only to find that there is no school building anymore. This is a situation that many American children would never imagine, but in the West Bank, it is a reminder(...)

First Chaldean/Assyrian Charter School in the U.S. Promotes Language and History

Sep 13, 2017

By: Weam Namou/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization, is where we find the origins of agriculture, written languages, cities, schools, and libraries. Ancient Mesopotamians helped shape life as we know it today. Their lifestyle was destroyed by(...)

6 Arabs Who Received the Nobel Prize

Sep 13, 2017

By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer We all know about the Nobel Prize, which is awarded for outstanding achievements in such areas as physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature, and economics. It is also awarded for a special contribution to the consolidation of(...)

Politico names Sarsour to top 50 list

Sep 12, 2017

SOURCE: BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE BY PAULA KATINAS Linda Sarsour, a Bay Ridge political firebrand who shot to nationwide fame after organizing the historic Women’s March on Washington in January, has been named one of the top 50 political trendsetters(...)

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(...)