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The Rise of Arab American Student Organizations Providing Identity to Students on US Campuses
Apr 12, 2023
By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer The current precedent The presence of Arab American students on US campuses has increased in recent years. Yet, the display of Arab culture remains underrepresented. A student's sense of community on campus(...)
Grim Prospects for Palestinian Reality of Self-Rule, Reputable American Scholars Assert
Apr 12, 2023
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Three prominent American scholars express their pessimism about an equitable solution to the situation of occupied Palestinians. First, Noam Chomsky suggests that neither of the two-state/one-state solutions is viable and suggests a(...)
The Origin of Islamic Symbols, The Star & the Moon
Apr 12, 2023
Crescent Design on Dome of Omani Masjid. By: Menal Maliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Muslims all around the world are fasting from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan and have adorned their houses with Ramadan-orientated decor, consisting(...)
The History of Arab Immigration to the United States
Apr 12, 2023
Algerian Arabs at Ellis Island 1913. Example of the History of Arab Immigration. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The History of Arab immigration to the United States dates back to before it gained its independence(...)
Sham En-Nessim: Egypt’s Spring-Welcoming Festival
Apr 12, 2023
By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian enjoying the spring weather along the water / Source As we move into the spring, many cultures around the world have different traditions for welcoming the season. One beloved by many for(...)
A Look on Singapore’s Arab Street
Apr 12, 2023
Arab Street. Photo: The Honeycombers By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a(...)
Congresswomen Tlaib, and Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 6, 2023
WASHINGTON DC — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. “It is always an honor to introduce(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event-- 2023
Apr 5, 2023
Official flier of the Arab America Foundation's National Arab American Heritage Month celebration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event(...)
"Al-Jabr" The Origins of Algebra
Apr 5, 2023
Monument to Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi at Ciudad University of Madrid. Photo: Wikipedia By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer During National Arab American Heritage Month, it is critical not only to reflect on current Arab American endeavors but(...)
The War in Iraq: 20 Years Later Told by Iraqi-Americans
Apr 5, 2023
U.S. troops in Fallujah, Iraq. Photo Credits: Associated Press by Anja Niedringhaus. By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Netherlands airport, the TVs projected CNN. Everyone centered around the airport screens watching a clip of U.S. troops(...)
Palestinians and Israel’s Constitutional Turmoil
Apr 5, 2023
A Protest Against Levin's Legal Revolution. Azrieli Junction, March 4, 2023. Photo by Amir Terkel: Wikicommons By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist As Palestinians watch with amazement the popular revolt over the Israeli Prime Minister’s attempts at(...)
If Jesus Were Alive Today—Would He be a Judean Jew, Palestinian Christian, Muslim Arab, or Something Else?
Apr 5, 2023
Jesus of Nazareth--shows Jesus as more "Middle Eastern" than standard Western depictions -- Photo blogspot By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer As we move into the Holy Week of Easter, the Jewish celebration of Passover, and the Muslim(...)4,423 Results (Page 69 of 369)