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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(...)
Arab Americans March on Airports Across the U.S. to Protest Trump's Executive Orders
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Ambassador Blogger and Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Amidst a week of uncertainty and fear following President Trump’s executive orders banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees from Syria, an outpouring of support for immigrants has swept across many of(...)
American Masochism: Moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Richard Habib/Ambassador Blogger Recently, major American news organizations have characterized President Trump’s initiative to relocate the United States embassy from Tel Aviv (in Israel proper) to Jerusalem as “controversial” because the city is recognized by the entire world, including(...)
10 Arabic Language Products for Toddlers
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The earlier you start teaching and using a second language, the more embedded it becomes in your child’s routine. Toddler years are perfect for introducing the Arabic language as a first or second language. The majority(...)
Arab Beauty Naturally: An Exploration of Ancient Egyptian Beauty Practices
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger Beauty care rituals have been common throughout all cultures of the world for thousands of years, including hair, face, and body care, as well as makeup practices. Local herbs, spices, flowers, barks, clays, minerals, air, light,(...)
The Balearic Islands’ Handicrafts Live On
Feb 1, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer “It’s that time again! You know what I hate most in going away on a trip? It’s buying gifts to take back for daughters who have everything!” I remarked to a friend during our last day(...)
22 People and Products America Would Miss if Trump's Ban on Muslim-Majority Countries Had Always Been in Place
Jan 27, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer If President Trump’s ban on refugees and migrants from Muslim-majority countries always existed, America’s Middle Eastern and North African population would be miniscule. As the shock of the executive orders hits the Arab American population, we(...)4,375 Results (Page 312 of 365)