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Double Standards With Religious Terrorism
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer When does an act of terror define a religion with long-standing values and traditions? Acts of violence from individuals in the name of religion have occurred for centuries throughout the world. The Thirty Years Roman War,(...)
New Senate Bill Could Punish Arab and Muslim Organizations
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Since the inauguration of Donald Trump, Muslim politics and Islamophobia have quickly become two of the most discussed topics in the nation. A perceived war between the West and the Muslim world have been moved to(...)
The Statue of Liberty was Modeled After an Arab Woman
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Since signing executive orders banning all citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, President Trump has given a new life to the Statue of Liberty, an undeniable symbol of freedom for new immigrants reaching the shores of America(...)
Arab Americans Voice Their Support for Trump’s Immigration Ban
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Syrian American Trump supporters are sticking to their guns. Across the country, these Arab Americans are speaking up in favor of President Trump and his national security measures. In West Palm Beach, Florida, Anton Alzein, a(...)
Djerba - Tunisia's Isle Of Forgetfulness
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer No different from Ulysses, who some authors have described as Djerba’s first tourist, a traveller will find the people of this Tunisian isle friendly and hospitable. From the first day of a visit, the delightful charms(...)
10 Awful Mispronunciations of Arabic Names
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer For Arab Americans touting Arabic names, their lives may have been a struggle. If you’re like me, saying your name to new people can be a real pain because it always stops them in their tracks.(...)
Now is the Time for Arab and Iranian Americans to Stand United
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Stephanie Yasi Farokhi/Contributing Writer Salam. Salam “سلام” simply translates into peace, and is used as the standard greeting of “hello” in both Arabic and Farsi. Language is just one of the countless commonalities that Arabs and Iranians also referred to(...)
"You were called Bin Laden?": Being Mistaken as Muslim
Feb 6, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Bassem Youssef, Egyptian satirist and talk show host, explains that in America, Islamophobia reaches beyond actual Muslims, and into the rest of the Arab American community. Guests share their stories of being the victims of racial(...)
Five Arab Countries Qualify for FIBA Asia Cup 2017
Feb 3, 2017
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer The West Asian Basketball (WABA) Championships concluded on Thursday in Amman, Jordan. The final day of the round-robin competition determined the four teams that would qualify for the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup, which(...)
Featured Poem: Exit Plan by Diana Abu-Jaber
Feb 3, 2017
Award-winning Arab American author, Diana Abu-Jaber, pens this special poem for Arab America. It is about an Arab American's struggle with identity in the current political climate. She encourages readers to fully embrace their heritage and religion, even in the(...)
Massachusetts is the Next State Trying to Outlaw Palestinian-Led BDS Movement
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Two bills being considered by Massachusetts state legislators this week has Palestinian and progressive groups alarmed. The bill, entitled An Act Prohibiting Discrimination in State Contracts, was filed by Representatives Paul McMurtry and Steve Howitt and(...)
15 Signs You're in an Arab Home
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab homes have special qualities that make them fun to visit for anyone outside the culture. There are cultural artifacts, religious symbols, and particularly placed foods that all go into making a home look and feel(...)4,333 Results (Page 308 of 362)