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Laith Al-Saadi, Arab American Artist to Perform at Dearborn, Michigan's Homecoming Festival

Jun 7, 2016

BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer At this year’s annual Homecoming Festival on August 5-7, 2016 in Dearborn, Michigan, local festivalgoers are in for a quite a show as they welcome native Michigander and Arab American musical performer, Laith Al-Saadi. Al-Saadi was(...)

Arab America and NUSACC Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Elaph

Jun 3, 2016

On the evening of Thursday, June 2, Arab America and the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) hosted a reception at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to honor the 15th anniversary of the largest Arabic language e-newspaper,(...)

20 Arabic Proverbs We Love

Jun 3, 2016

By: Yusra Al Shawwa/Contributing Writer Proverbs have played a meaningful role in Arabic literature, poetry, and everyday conversation. Here are some of the most timeless proverbs translated from Arabic to English.

Arab American Women on the list of 100 Most Influential Women 2016

Jun 3, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer This week, Crain's Detroit Business published their annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan for 2016. Those one the list are leaders in business, civil service, academia, medicine, and nonprofits. This year, three Arab American(...)

Palestinian Boy Dubbed the 'Spiderman of Gaza' for Contortionist Skills

Jun 3, 2016

The Toronto Star published this video of the Palestinian Spiderman, who is awing people with his incredible contortionist skills. Mohamad al-Sheikh has been practicing acrobatics for years and is hoping to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for(...)

Arabic Weather Term ‘Haboob’ Offends Texans #HummusHaters

Jun 2, 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(...)

WhoIsHussain? Hosting a Hot Meal for Homeless in Detroit

Jun 1, 2016

Press Release from WhoIsHussain? In honor of the holy month of Ramadan, international organization, Who Is Hussain?, plans a hot meal lunch for the homeless at Cass community services on Saturday, June 11, at 12pm at 11850 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, Michigan. Ramadan marks days(...)

Lebanese and Arab Americans Needed as Bone Marrow Donors

Jun 1, 2016

The story of Samuel Stephens is spreading across the country in the hopes that more people of Arab, specifically Lebanese, descent will consider donating bone marrow to help people like Sam. According to his sister-in-law, Joan Walker, Sam is in(...)

Stop BDS Conference takes place at the United Nations

Jun 1, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On Tuesday, Israel’s Mission to the United Nations and the World Jewish Conference held an unprecedented conference at the United Nations called Stop BDS. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) has been growing for(...)

A Gourmet Sunday Arab Dinner On The Homestead

Jun 1, 2016

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer Sunday dinner was an important ritual during my youthful days on our southern Saskatchewan homestead. Even though I often yearned for bologna and sardines, foods we rarely had, I always looked forward to my mother’s tasty(...)

Arabic Club at Medford High School told it can't do 'Hijab Day' after Flood of Complaints #HummusHaters

Jun 1, 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(...)

USPS Features "Eid Mubarak" Stamps

May 31, 2016

Many people have a few words to say about the U.S. Postal Service, but stopping by the post office is an inevitable part of American life. The next time you're in, be sure to pick up these beautiful Eid Mubarak stamps(...)