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Becoming an Arab American: From Gaza to Seattle
Oct 19, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Anas Alfarra is fulfilling his own American dream. After enduring a childhood of constant movement and near death experiences, Anas is determined to bring good into this world through technological innovation and business acumen. Anas was(...)
Iraqi American Actress Heather Raffo Holds Workshop for Women in Dearborn
Oct 19, 2016
BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger Award-winning Iraqi American playwright and performer Heather Raffo, who is famous for her one-woman play 9 Parts of Desire, spent the first week of October in Michigan. On October 4, she offered a free theatrical storytelling(...)
Season 4 of Arab America Television Premiers October 19
Oct 19, 2016
Arab America is proud to announce the premiere of Season 4 of Arab America Television. This season has both new shows and some returning favorites sure to satisfy all our viewers. Returning shows include “Arab America Stories” and “Sleepless in(...)
Illustrious Arab Poets Through The Centuries
Oct 19, 2016
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the desert of Arabia long before the Islamic conquests, Arabic had developed an enormous vocabulary. For any object to be found in their barren and inhospitable land, the Arabs had countless names. Hence, the poets(...)
Make Middle Eastern spice blends at Home
Oct 17, 2016
Habeeb Salloum Countryside Dear Mr. Salloum: I have been reading and enjoying your delicious recipes in COUNTRYSIDE For many years now. My wife and I look forward to creating your recipes and exploring Middle Eastern cuisine every month. I have(...)
Janet Jackson Shows Off Baby Bump at Age 50
Oct 13, 2016
BY: Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer After months of being discrete, American pop icon Janet Jackson has gone public with her big news. Initially reported several months ago, Janet Jackson said she was postponing her tour to start a family with Qatari husband, Wissam(...)
13 Must-Have Memories from an Arab Wedding
Oct 12, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Indian couples are opening up their weddings to visitors from around the world. For a fee, people from other countries can travel to India to observe a traditional Indian wedding. Couples have begun doing this to(...)
Ashura: The Historic, Nutritious, and Religious Dessert
Oct 12, 2016
BY: Noura Anwar/Ambassador Blogger As I check the Islamic calendar, I find that it is the day of Ashura. To celebrate with my family, I decided to cook the popular dessert for that special day, Ashura pudding. Looking back to(...)
Trump and Clinton Tell Muslims to "Report" What They See
Oct 12, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Islamophobia and Syrian refugees were topics of discussion once again at the presidential debate on Sunday night. The dispute over Muslim immigration began when Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton suggested that Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric was undermining allied(...)
Trump's Inflammatory Remarks May Empower School Bullies
Oct 12, 2016
BY:Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer The 2016 election has been focused on hot button issues that find strong opposition and support, including immigration and foreign policy. Both the media and general public have taken notice on key moments, such as the candidate’s(...)
After Restrictive Moratorium Lifted, Mosque Building Plans Proceed
Oct 6, 2016
BY: Roman Johnson/Ambassador Blogger Enjoying religious freedom is a right extended to all Americans, but some individuals feel this freedom does not apply equally to all. Amid this struggle for religious freedom, a mosque based in Doraville, Georgia has been(...)
Rima Fakih Announces Pregnancy on the Cover of Marie Claire Arabia
Oct 6, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Former Miss USA Rima Fakih announced her pregnancy on the latest cover of Marie Claire Arabia. Fakih shows off her baby bump while wearing a red dress in the October issue. Back in May, Fakih married(...)4,333 Results (Page 321 of 362)