By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer For 70 years Palestinians around the world have been horrified by the events of the Nakba (Catastrophe) that took place in 1948 and still happening as of today. In December 2017, The Trump administration officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, as well as cutting UNRWA funding which … Continued
If there ever was a definition of a proud Arab American who was a passionate activist, Donald Bustany would fit the definition. Bustany passed away on Monday in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 89. He was co-founder and producer of American Top 40 and American Country Countdown, along with the legendary Casey Kasem … Continued
Nearly 2,000 guests gathered Saturday evening to celebrate ACCESS—the nation’s largest Arab American community nonprofit organization—and its 47 years of service at its Annual Dinner that took place at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on Saturday evening. The theme for ACCESS’ 47th Annual Dinner, From the Neighborhood to the Nation, commemorated its growth over more than four … Continued
The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2018. State of California Video of SCR 123 Proclamations and Resolutions to Date: Congressional Record: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI) Washington DC Proclamation: Mayor Muriel Bowser State of California Resolution SCR 123: State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) Fairfax County: Board … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities. Among the special … Continued
By: J. Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of National Arab American Heritage Month, an initiative which seeks to educate teachers and students about the Arab American heritage, it’s ironic to learn of an effort by pro-Israel advocacy groups to change social studies textbooks vis-a-vis Palestine and Israel. According to the Institute … Continued
American Friends of Nazareth Family Reunion Hilton Hotel–Niagra Falls, Ontario May 4-6, 2018 We are so proud to announce to you the 7th American Friends of Nazareth Family Reunion in Niagra Falls! Your families and friends are most … Continued
Summertime and family reunions go hand-in-hand, and that’s no exception for the hundreds of Palestinian Americans, who have been living in diaspora for more than 60 years, and who plan to attend their family reunion in their ancestral city of Ramallah, Palestine, July 4-7, 2018. The 60th Annual American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP – … Continued
Know Thy Heritage Leadership Program is Now Open! A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 30?! Join Know Thy Heritage–KTH as they rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! Don’t miss this opportunity to get … Continued
On Thursday, April 12th, Arab America will kick-off National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception just steps from the White House in Washington DC, from 6:30-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration … Continued
Photo: Yahoo There has been much talk about this weekend’s chemical weapons attack in Syria and President Trump’s intent to retaliate. The Institute for Public Accuracy reported on Tuesday that a U.S. strike would clearly violate the War Powers Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Francis Boyle is a professor of international law at the University of Illinois … Continued
H.E. Dr. Husam Zomlot, the head of the PLO General Delegation to the United States, commenting on Israel’s unlawful shooting and killing of Palestinian civilians, including children on Friday (April 6, 2018) during the second week of peaceful protests in Palestine, amounting to over dozens of Palestinians unlawfully killed and hundreds of peaceful protesters indiscriminately shot … Continued
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