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Fifty Years After Israeli Attack on US Naval Ship, No Justice Provided to Survivors
Jun 8, 2017
Damaged USS Liberty One Day After Attack By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer On June 8 1967, Ernest Gallo was thrown across the radio research room of the USS Liberty when an Israeli torpedo struck the ship, during the attack of(...)Sears Stops Sale of Pro-Palestine Shirts Following Wave of Backlash
Jun 7, 2017
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Retail outlet Sears removed a line of pro Palestinian tee-shirts Tuesday from their online store amidst a wave of online backlash from groups and individuals in support of Israel claiming anti-semitism. “Free Palestine, End Israeli(...)The Guide to Achieving a Dream
Jun 7, 2017
Photo: Elaine Rumman By Suha Araj/Arab America Contributing Writer "I have the freedom to do anything I want-- my conscience is my guide." -- Elaine Rumman A hearty life can be recounted by one’s character defining moments; Elaine Rumman’s are(...)Two Cultural Symbols of Ramadan: Lantern and Qatayef
Jun 7, 2017
By Noura Anwar, Arab America Ambassador Blogger It’s that time of the year when Muslims all over the world observe the ninth month of the Arab Islamic calendar, the holy month of Ramadan. Muslim and Arab Countries might differ in(...)The Undiscovered Beauty in a Date
Jun 7, 2017
By Christine Shahin Arab America Ambassador Blogger As a little girl growing up in an Arab American culture, my siblings and I enjoyed small snacks of fresh and dried fruits to hold us between meals. My parents bought clear containers of the(...)Panel Discussion Envisions Bleak Future for Palestine
Jun 7, 2017
Photo: A boy and a soldier in front of the West Bank Barrier Justin McIntosh, August 2004 By: Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The future of Palestine appeared grim Tuesday morning at a panel discussion held by the Arab Center for(...)Remembering the Six Day War After 50 Years of Israeli Occupation
Jun 5, 2017
By Daniel Gil/Contributing Writer This week will mark the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, a lightning fast conflict Israel waged with its neighboring Arab countries, allegedly, for the right to exist which changed the face of the middle east.(...)Politics Disrupts Search for New Professor at Fresno State
Jun 5, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer Fresno State was simply looking for someone who demonstrated “active scholarship in the candidate's area of expertise with a special focus on Edward Said's intellectual legacy.” The search for such an individual; however, soon took a(...)Another First: Dubai Welcomes First Robotic Officer to Police Force
Jun 2, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In addition to the world’s largest tower and increasing tourist population, Dubai now has something else to add to its résumé: the world’s first robotic police officer. Projections indicate that robotic cops will make up(...)Trump Signs Waiver Delaying Embassy Move, Despite Personal Preferences
Jun 1, 2017
Photo Credit: BBC By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In a reversal of campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed a waiver on Thursday which temporarily keeps the American embassy at its current location in Tel Aviv. The decision comes shortly after President(...)Wondering about Lebanon's Ban on "Wonder Woman"?
May 31, 2017
By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer The current feature film Wonder Woman, a recent addition to most theaters across the world, has been almost unanimously praised. The key word is “almost”, due to Lebanon’s rather particular opinion on the new blockbuster. Citing(...)Growing Old in The Arab World Is Not What You Expect
May 31, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Growing old can have its perks especially, in the Arab world. Arab Americans have carried with them this tradition of paying the utmost love, respect, and attention to their elderly relatives. With old age comes(...)4,302 Results (Page 292 of 359)