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Baghdad, The Gift of God
Apr 12, 2017
Baghdad in the 1960s, Al Jumhoriyah Street, the Latin Church and the back of Caliph's Mosque BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger They say that Baghdad means the “gift of God” in Persian. That definition reflects the memory I have of my(...)
Arab American Civil Rights Attorney to Lead Case Against Detroit Police and ICE
Apr 12, 2017
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Arab American civil rights lawyer and founder of the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL), Nabih Ayad, will file a $50 million federal lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Detroit police officers(...)
Arab Christians Partake in Easter Traditions Around the World
Apr 12, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer This week, Arab Christians all over the world are celebrating Holy Week, one of the most significant holidays for the community. It is a week that brings Lent to an end, while the Easter festivities begin.(...)
How An Evening of Arab Culture Can Uplift Communities
Apr 12, 2017
BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger I usually write on Arab Beauty Naturally lore and practices since I am a “natural cosmetologist”, but my offerings, written and otherwise, are branching out now. Dr. Amal David of Arab America was seeking ways we(...)
Netflix to Begin Streaming Israeli-Palestinian Film 'Junction 48'
Apr 11, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer The combination of politics and art has become a global movement. They act as a form of activism particularly for issues such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The newly released movie titled, Junction 48, exemplifies the(...)
Holy Week: The Quintessential Palestinian Christian Experience
Apr 11, 2017
By Mai Abdul Rahman Palestinians are the living stones of uninterrupted generations of Christians that are linked in faith and lineage to the first Christians. Holy Week for the Christians of Palestine is the most significant living faith experience that connects(...)
Rep. Dingell Recognizes April as National Arab American Heritage Month in Congress
Apr 10, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On April 5, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), formally recognized April as National Arab American Heritage Month in Congress. She rose on the House floor last week to recognize the Arab American community during the month of(...)
Janet Jackson Splits With Arab Husband
Apr 10, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Janet Jackson, 50, split with her Qatari husband of five years, Wissam Al Mana, 41, just three months after the arrival of their child. Jackson has told friends and family that Al Mana was too controlling(...)
Bannon's Removal is Good for Arab Americans
Apr 10, 2017
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer On Wednesday, President Donald Trump removed controversial White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon from the National Security Council just months after he was elevated to the position. Although Bannon will no longer be a regular(...)
Bill Maher's Hatred of Islam Needs to Stop
Apr 6, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Television comedian Bill Maher has a bad history of criticizing and demonizing Islam and the Arab world. Known for his HBO talk show Real Time With Bill Maher, he portrays a sarcastic, politically incorrect commentator, aiming to bring sanity(...)
Washington DC, Anaheim, Dearborn Heights and Others Proclaim April as National Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 6, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans across the country have been reaching out to their local mayors, superintendents, and legislators to get proclamations for National Arab American Heritage Month (see our draft proclamation here that you can send to your(...)
The Revival: Remembering Dr. King’s Revolution of Values
Apr 6, 2017
BY: Al-Sharif Nassef/Contributing Writer April 4 this week marked 49 years since the tragic assassination of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of America's greatest revolutionaries. A faith leader and social justice activist at the forefront of the(...)4,333 Results (Page 298 of 362)