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Arab Americans Organize with the ANSWER Coalition to Protest Trump Inauguration
Jan 18, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Thousands of protestors are expected to turn out in Washington, DC on January 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. In all, the National Parks Service has granted permits to 27 protest groups, more than(...)
6 Ways Arab Americans Can Honor Civil Rights Activism on MLK Day
Jan 16, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the country into racial equality five decades ago, inspiring Americans to peacefully fight for equality in all areas of life from gender to religion to age. Today, the words and(...)
Arab Submissions to the 2017 Academy Awards
Jan 16, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Nomination voting for the Academy Awards closed on Friday for films being considered in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Each year, dozens of countries enter films for consideration, but only five are chosen as nominations.(...)
Nearly 25,000 U.S. Bombs Were Dropped on Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen in 2016
Jan 13, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer As President Obama’s administration comes to an end, his foreign policy and military approaches are being scrutinized. President Obama ran his presidential campaign on promises to roll back the U.S. military presence in the Arab world(...)
William Peter Blatty, Arab American Author of 'The Exorcist,' Dies at 89
Jan 13, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab American author William Peter Blatty, who wrote the best-selling horror fiction novel, "The Exorcist" died in Bethesda, Maryland on Thursday at the age of 89. His wife Julie said he died from multiple myeloma, a(...)
Egyptian American Goldman Sachs Executive, Dina Habib Powell, to Join Trump Administration
Jan 13, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Dina Habib Powell, president of the Goldman Sachs foundation, has accepted a senior role focused on entrepreneurship, economic growth, and women’s empowerment in the Trump administration. Two sources close to Powell told Politico that Powell is(...)
America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 12
Jan 11, 2017
Guarding the Heritage with Turath Ensemble BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer The model of a volunteer community ensemble is beautiful as it shows the artists’ passion and dedication to the music and to their community. Another model is to form an(...)
Spotlight on History: Miss Egypt Antigone Costanda Wins Miss World 1954
Jan 11, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On October 18, 1954, Antigone Costanda, a Greek-Egyptian, was crowned Miss World at the pageant’s fourth annual show in London. Winning the crown at the young age of 19, Costanda was one of only 16 contestants(...)
Tahini: The Secret Tool for Sticking to Your Health Resolution
Jan 11, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Tahini is a simple recipe originating in Mesopotamia nearly 4,000 years ago. Sesame seeds grew plentifully between the Tigris and Euphrates in ancient Iraq, where they were used to make oil. Throughout the Levant and Iraq,(...)
Don't Be 'Aibe! 15 Inappropriate Behaviors Arabs Won't Stand For.
Jan 11, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arabs have copious customs and traditions making up our wonderful, yet stressful, culture. Here are 15 behaviors that you definitely cannot do while in the presence of other Arabs or else you'll get yelled at for(...)
Celebs Wear Arab Designers at the 2017 Golden Globes
Jan 11, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Year after year, actresses from film and television choose Arab designers to wear on the Red Carpet for awards shows. At the 2017 Golden Globes, at least 13 celebrities arrived in gowns designed by Arab designers,(...)
Jamaa el Fna – Marrakesh’s Kaleidoscope of Entertainment
Jan 11, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer What has made Marrakesh, the southern capital of Morocco, a true tourist mecca is Jamaa el Fna, one of the most famous and liveliest entertainment spots on earth. A world unto itself, this bustling square, which gives(...)4,333 Results (Page 311 of 362)