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Sting's New Song "Inshallah" Acknowledges Refugee Hardships
Nov 17, 2016
BY: Meshal Abusalem/Contributing Writer Most people recognize the name Sting and his long career in the music industry. This week, Sting has just released a new album, which includes a song called “Inshallah” that brings light back to the refugee(...)
From Palestine to Standing Rock: Your Story is Our Story
Nov 17, 2016
By Israa Suliman/Contributing Writer from We Are Not Numbers Dear Native Americans: Although we are of different color, religion, culture and place, I have learned, as I read about the protests at Standing Rock, that we have much more in(...)
The Most Anti-Arab and Islamophobic Headlines from Breitbart
Nov 16, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The reality of a President Trump is becoming less foggy with each passing day since the November 8 elections. This week, Trump has begun naming members of his staff who will join him in the White(...)
Arab American Principal Defends Diversity, Faces Backlash from Parents #FalafelFighters
Nov 16, 2016
In response to the popular series #HummusHaters, which highlights those who vilify the Arab American community and calls on them to try a taste of our culture, Arab America presents #FalafelFighters. Those who fight against anti-Arab bigotry, Islamophobia, and discrimination towards(...)
Trump’s Advisors and Israeli Friends Say Palestine is Over
Nov 16, 2016
BY: Meshal Abusalem/Contributing Writer Many leaders have called to congratulate the next president of the United States, Donald Trump, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has been particularly interested in what Trump envisions for Israel, even though Trump himself has(...)
Hattas & Hats for the Homeless: Christmas 2016
Nov 16, 2016
For Immediate Release Arab America Launches “Hattas & Hats for the Homeless” this Christmas (WASHINGTON, DC) November 16, 2016 – As we approach the holiday season and brace for an impending winter, Arab America is proud to launch its newest initiative: “Hattas(...)
Remembering beloved Arab American Professor Irfan Shahid
Nov 16, 2016
BY: Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer While last week seemed to fly by with all the craziness from the election, the Washington, DC community mourned the loss of the beloved Arab American Professor Irfan Shahid of Georgetown University. Professor Shahid was born(...)
Interview with Joudie Kalla of Palestine on a Plate
Nov 16, 2016
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Joudie Kalla of Palestine on a Plate shares her new book and sources of inspiration with Nadine Ismail of Reinventing Nadine in a special interview for Arab America. Joudie Kalla is the author of the new(...)
Syria's Crusader Castles
Nov 16, 2016
Crac des Chevaliers, Crusader Castle, Syria BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer ALEPPO, Syria's second largest city with its massive citadel which had withstood the fiercest onslaughts of the Crusaders, was behind us as we made our way through man-planted forests edging(...)
7 Remarkable Benefits to Eating Dates
Nov 14, 2016
Dates, a staple in the Arab diet are often underestimated or only seen as a sweet. But there are many good reasons to regularly eat the sweet fruit. Here are a few of them. 1. Free your arteries The high(...)
25 Signs You’re a Boater
Nov 11, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The best part about being Arab American is watching the Arab and American cultures mix together. When we see Mama or Baba do anything on this list, we like to call them "boaters", also known as(...)
Trump Takes Away Muslim Ban – Then Brings it Back
Nov 11, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer What’s going on with President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial Muslim ban? No one seems to know for sure. Back on December 7, 2015, Trump proposed a ban on all Muslims from entering the U.S. in reaction to(...)4,375 Results (Page 321 of 365)