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Navigating Stereotypes and Cultural Shocks
Nov 22, 2023
Maps of the American (top) and Arab (bottom) Diasporas in the World. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In an era of globalization, the exchange of cultures has become increasingly common, leading to a growing(...)
This Thanksgiving, Expressing Gratitude to Our Extended Arab Community
Nov 22, 2023
Illustration of family celebrating Thanksgiving. Credit: iStock As families gather this Thanksgiving, conversations can turn towards raising awareness about the challenges confronting Arab communities in conflict areas. Expressing gratitude for safety, unity, and cultural heritage can coexist with a commitment(...)
The Social Media War - Who’s Winning?
Nov 22, 2023
Photo Credits: The New Arab By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Waking Up Social media has been the most common way to advocate, serving as a hub for people from all parts of the world to share their(...)
American Middle East Voters Alliance-PAC Announces New Endorsement Process to Address Candidate Qualifications for Public Office and Judiciary Amid Law Firms Suspected of Intolerance and Bias
Nov 21, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMVOTE-PAC announced on Monday that it has amended its endorsement process to address candidate qualifications for public office and judiciary amid law firms suspected of intolerance and bias. AMVOTE-PAC will implement in its endorsement process an explicit(...)
Israel Closes in on Hamas but Faces a Quagmire
Nov 17, 2023
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Foreign Policy, Hisham Melhem captures the framing of the Gaza war, on both sides of the conflict: Some ranked Hamas’s butchery with the Holocaust, a shocking trivialization(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America: Maysoon Zayid
Nov 15, 2023
Photo -- Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the twenty-second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other(...)
Palestine-Israel Conflict: Impact on Campus Dialogue and University Responses
Nov 15, 2023
Photo Credits: JEENAH MOON/REUTERS By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Exception to Free Speech The United States takes great pride in its commitment to fostering an environment that encourages free speech and advocacy among its citizens. However, it(...)
Letter to the Children of Gaza
Nov 15, 2023
Photo Credit: Dwayne Booth (a.k.a., Mr. Fish) By: Arab America Guest Contributing Writer / Chris Hedges Narrated by Eunice Wong: Dear child. It is past midnight. I am flying at hundreds of miles an hour in the darkness, thousands of(...)
5 Ways to Show Palestinian Solidarity
Nov 15, 2023
March for Palestine in Washington DC. Credit: Wiki Commons. By: Arab America Contributing Writer In the past couple of weeks, numerous videos have gone viral showing individuals getting reprimanded for showing their support for Palestine by wearing the keffiyeh. Berlin(...)
Bahbah: Is Violence an Effective Tool to Reshape the Outcome of Conflicts?
Nov 15, 2023
Man in Gaza. Credit: Wiki Commons. By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Historically, the use of force among warring parties has led, in several notable instances, to resolving those conflicts. The United States' entry into World War II(...)
Arabs are Semites too
Nov 15, 2023
Semitic Family Photo. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The term "antisemitism" has long been associated with discrimination against Jewish people, forming a core element of discussions surrounding religious, cultural, and ethnic prejudices. However, this(...)
House Passes Censure Resolution Against Palestinian American Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Nov 8, 2023
In a 234-188 vote, the House wrongly censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her comments on Israel's war in Gaza. The censure resolution accused Tlaib of promoting false narratives and calling for the destruction of Israel after tweeting a video(...)4,333 Results (Page 42 of 362)