By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer We’ve all seen them. The sarcastic memes floating around social media poking fun at the erratic events of this bizarre year. From the death of a basketball legend (along with his teenage daughter and passengers) to tragic wildfires, a pandemic, the senseless death of George Floyd, worldwide protesting and … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Muslims have long since lived in Germany but since the turmoil in the Middle East began in recent years, Germany has opened their borders to give asylum seekers home. This has created some tension and uneasiness among Germans who are unsure of how this influx of people … Continued
The following is an open letter from Dr. Mai Abdul Rahman to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission in California. Dear Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, American Palestinian Women’s Association is dismayed by California’s Department of Education’s attempt to suppress our children’s narrative. As mothers of American Palestinian children we ask you to consider how your commission’s decision to … Continued
By: Hunter Vaughan/Arab America Contributing Writer What does it take to build up community? How does one break down barriers that separate us from one another? Kemp Gouldin and his organization Because Baseball seem to have figured out the secret formula, and spoiler alert, it’s not as complex as one might think. Because Baseball brings … Continued
By: Richard M. Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking for new artists to follow, look no further. The following Arab artists are just a few of many who have made their mark on the Arab world and beyond. Each one is revolutionary in their own right and deserves to be … Continued
Anan Ameri’s riveting new memoir, The Wandering Palestinian (bhc Press), is receiving rave reviews, and with good reason. It chronicles the author’s life in the US as a newcomer, where she overcomes culture shock, finds her independence, and becomes a driving force in Detroit’s large and politically active Arab American community. With refreshing honesty and flair, Ameri … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Israel has illegally occupied the state of Palestine for over 72 years now. The cruelty and harsh reality that Palestinians had and still, to this day, have to live through are unbelievable. The media likes to show certain parts of the occupation, sometimes even … Continued
By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer Before I start off this article I would like to introduce myself and say, that my name is Mohamed Nada, and even though my name is Arab, I am indeed half-Arab. In the article, I am going to mention how half-Arabs, like myself and many others like me, integrate … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans may have bigger gatherings than the average household; they love to have family and friends at home gatherings throughout the year, especially, during the holidays. Remember, their life revolves around social interaction. They show love by being close, joyful, and persistently inviting family for big dinners … Continued
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Do you know which university is the oldest one in the world? Located in Fez, Morocco, and founded by a Muslim woman, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest university in the whole wide world. Dating back to 859 AD, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is older than Egypt’s Azhar … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
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