Photo Credit: Demonstrators rally in New York City to protest anti-BDS legislation, June 9, 2016. (Sipa USA via AP) Today, The American Civil Liberties Union won a victory in its federal lawsuit arguing that a Kansas law requiring a public school educator to certify that she won’t boycott Israel violates her First Amendment rights. A … Continued
Today’s announcement from the Census Bureau that the 2020 Census would not include a new “Middle Eastern or North African” category or use a combined question format is an egregious rejection of stakeholder interest that impedes the possibility of an accurate count. The decision comes after the Office of Management and Budget delayed a planned … Continued
Joseph R. Haiek, 85, a pioneer in the Arab American community who established the first Arab American Almanac in the U.S., passed away on January 25, 2018. His daughter, Caterina Haiek announced his passing, “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Joseph Rizek Haiek this morning, in Cairo, Egypt. … Continued
Ping Chong + Company, an internationally acclaimed theater company known for bringing unheard voices to the stage, is partnering with the Arab American National Museum to present Undesirable Elements/Dearborn, an interview-based theater production for AANM’s Global Fridays series. The production is now accepting applications from Dearborn residents who identify as Arab American Muslim women or non-binary individuals to explore … Continued
According to news reports today from the Lebanese newspaper, The Daily Star, Lebanese Ambassador-designate to the U.S. Gabriel Issa has given up his American citizenship allowing him to submit his credentials in Washington DC on January 24th. “They wanted this to be done quickly, so I’ve been running around here [in Lebanon] to get all … Continued
By Nizar Farsakh/Arab America Ambassador Blogger “When I came to Washington DC in 2011, I was amazed by all the museums, monuments and memorials and how proudly Americans tell their stories through them, stories of its citizens who had come here from all over the world. But I had this sense of loss, I could … Continued
By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer There are Arab Americans achievers in various fields. As a community, it has a number of accomplished members who do well to themselves, community and the society. Arab Americans have a high rate of education nationally compared to other groups, and those achievers are among hundreds of them if … Continued
Over 100 Arab American democratic leaders issued a letter to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Tom Perez, expressing disappointment in the removal of Dr. James Zogby from the Executive Committee of the DNC. The letter, attached to this e-mail, read: “Today, there are an estimated 3.7 million Arab Americans living in all … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Born in San Diego, California to a Mexican mother and Palestinian father both of whom emigrated to the States, Ammar Campa-Najjar, 28, has announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 50th district. He identifies himself to the public as a proud Arab American. Referring to his political opponent … Continued
On December 1st, Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and pianist Leila Milki has released her music video for “Burn,” a poignant new ballad featuring her original music and lyrics. The video, directed by Tayo Amos and shot at Studios 60 in Los Angeles, champions creative manifestation as a form of healing and self-awareness. “Burn,” the sixth track off of … Continued
By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer America cannot be concluded in any framework; it’s so diverse that it is impossible to describe it in one article. America is special and unique. Here, people are from around the globe, with different religions, histories, and cultures. People are moving to the United States from all over the … Continued
By: Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger One day, I told Uncle Sam that I loved him. He frowned and replied: you can’t love me little Abdul.. I asked, why Uncle why? He replied: because freedom is not your fate, your religion teaches hate, and whispered: “your genetics are not so great.” I almost believed him, … Continued
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