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Yemen's Mocha Coffee Can Spark Economic Growth
Aug 19, 2016
BY: Anda Greeney/Contributing Writer Two years ago, I founded a two-pronged enterprise with goals to be a successful coffee retailer and an entity that used our economic engine for the benefit of the people of Yemen. We call ourselves Al Mokha, Public Benefit Corp. and(...)
15 Reasons Alexandria, Egypt should be on everyone’s vacation list
Aug 19, 2016
BY:Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer 1. “Be heard across the ruins” via GIPHY While in Alexandria be sure to take a stroll through the Amphitheater which was once used for musical performances and poetry. Visitors rave standing at the center of theater(...)
Hundreds of Celtic Fans Wave Palestinian Flags at Match Against Israeli Team
Aug 18, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Hundreds of Glasgow Celtic soccer fans waved Palestinian flags at the Champions League play-off match against Israeli team, Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Whole sections of the stadium turned into a sea of Palestinian flags as the Scottish(...)
America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 4
Aug 17, 2016
Aswat, San Francisco’s Voices of Passion BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer When an organization is founded by one individual, a highly motivated and passionate person, the passion comes through all its work. The principle applies to the wealthiest companies in the(...)
Why Beirut was Named the Top International City for Food
Aug 17, 2016
BY: Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer People often ask what they possibly have in common with someone halfway across the world and the answer is food. Everyone desires not only to nourish their bodies, but also to have incredibly delicious food experiences.(...)
Arab Influences In The Balearic Islands
Aug 17, 2016
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer As we wandered along the tiny streets in the ancient Arab quarter of Palma, capital of the Balearic Islands, every once and a while we would peer through wrought-iron gates and heavy wooden doors fascinated with(...)
#ArabsAreNotWhite Twitter Storm Challenges Race Check Box
Aug 17, 2016
BY: Alexa George/Contributing Writer Throughout history, Arab people have always been subjected to challenges centered around their race. Today, it is no different. Trending this week on social media is the hashtag #ArabsAreNotWhite to showcase the level of upset Arab(...)
Arab American Man Murdered by Racist Neighbor, Police Still Won't Call it a Hate Crime
Aug 16, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer An Arab American man was fatally shot on his porch by his racially charged neighbor in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday night. Khalid Jabara, 37, was a Lebanese Christian who had a history of unpleasant exchanges with(...)
Arab America Ambassador Network
Aug 15, 2016
To be an Ambassador, please go to this link and apply: ARAB AMERICA AMBASSADOR NETWORK For Immediate Release Arab America Launches Ambassador Network Empowering Arab Americans through digital media (WASHINGTON, DC) August 15, 2016 - Arab America, the leading provider of digital media to the Arab(...)
CNN Wrongfully Equated Arab American Muslim Woman with ISIL #Hummus Haters
Aug 12, 2016
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the(...)
Palestine Does Not Receive Label on Google Maps
Aug 12, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer Several weeks ago, a journalism group operating out of Gaza City reported that Google had removed Palestine from their Maps. Arab America investigates some of the facts and fiction behind this story of the massive navigation(...)
UAE and Egypt Win First Three Olympic Medals from the Arab World
Aug 11, 2016
BY: Alexa George/Contributing Writer On Tuesday August 9, United Arab Emirates athlete Sergiu Toma was the first Arab to win a medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Toma was born in Moldova but was naturalized by the UAE in 2013.(...)4,375 Results (Page 331 of 365)