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Arab American Businessman Named to Trump's Economic Advising Council

Aug 8, 2016

BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer With only three months until the Presidential Election, Republican Nominee Donald Trump has confronted several obstacles confronting his campaign. This week’s Trump controversy comes from the naming of his economic advisory council, which is comprised of(...)

Arab America Poll: For whom would you VOTE for president?

Aug 8, 2016

Are you engaged in the presidential campaign? Are you looking to sound-off your support or frustration for a particular candidate? This is your chance! Arab America wants to know who you support for president. Just click the link below and(...)

Gaza through a different lens

Aug 8, 2016

By Ghada Al-Haddad We Are Not Numbers Ibrahim Faraj As the notable American photographer Aaron Siskind once said, “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.” And indeed it is, especially in the war-torn, blockaded, misunderstood Gaza(...)

"Botched" Star Dr. Paul Nassif Does the Dabke

Aug 5, 2016

BY: Tamara Wong-Azaiez/Contributing Writer “Botched” is an American Television show centered on the mishaps of plastic surgery and the surgeons who fix the mistakes. The show features two doctors who help people recover from surgery mishaps. One of the doctors(...)

Black Lives Matter Endorses BDS, Says Israel Perpetuates "Genocide"

Aug 5, 2016

BY: Alexa George/Contributing Writer On Monday, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement staged a protest in New York and its platform announced that it is endorsing the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. With over 50 black-led organizations in(...)

Journalist Misses the Point on Arab Americans

Aug 5, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On August 3, Nancy Kaffer published an article entitled “How the GOP Lost Arab-American Voters” in Politico Magazine. The article examines the history of Arab Americans as a voting bloc, who were once a “sought-after” demographic(...)

Some of The Best Arabic Dance Songs of All Time

Aug 5, 2016

Compiled by Arab America It is wedding season, which means Arab Americans can hear similar playlists of Arab pop music at each joyous celebration. By blending the sounds of traditional Arab instruments with keyboards and guitars, Arabic pop music has evolved(...)

Four Vignettes: Sipping on Mint Tea in Morocco

Aug 5, 2016

BY: Eugene Smith/Contributing Writer Waiting for Zaid We had arrived at Seven Saints Café in Marrakech in a dusty old beige Mercedes. The café’s terrace offered an ample vantage point to witness the slow morning routine of the place Jemma(...)

Arab American Women Have Strong Words for Donald Trump

Aug 3, 2016

BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer Dear Donald Trump, Do you even know what you’re talking about anymore? Muslim women have been speaking up and speaking out for years; you just don’t want to hear it. Your implication the other day(...)

America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 3

Aug 3, 2016

UCLA: The Birthplace BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer Although one of the largest universities in the world, and consistently one of the best in many fields, the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) does not feel crowded. Everybody(...)

Dear Hillary, From Gaza

Aug 3, 2016

BY: We Are Not Numbers/Contributing Writer U.S. elections have an outsized effect on the residents of many countries, but among the most impacted are those imprisoned in the occupied Palestinian territories. In this video, 21-year-old Besan Aljadili, a writer for We(...)

The Exciting History Of Arab Foods

Aug 3, 2016

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer One day, walking around the Zócalo in the heart of Acapulco, Mexico's top resort, I was surprised to find a small café with an Arab owner. Seemingly overjoyed at meeting us, he invited my daughter and(...)