BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans have been contributing to the U.S. economy since the late 1800s with their natural commercial skills. As one of the most successful minority ethnic groups in the U.S., Arab Americans have made a name for themselves as entrepreneurs. One of the most notable Arab American entrepreneurs that all … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Contributing Writer They’re still on spring break… We got hooked on watching television coverage of the debates and primary/caucus results. We stayed up late to hear the candidates’ victory speeches and the next day, we talked around the water cooler about who had momentum. The only event we have this week … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Novels and fictional story telling have played an important role in every civilization as a way to define culture and identity. The first big waves of Arab migrants to the U.S. in the late nineteenth century struggled along the line of assimilating into American culture fully and holding onto Arab traditions. … Continued
BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer With the recent election, there has been speculation regarding the future of Arab Americans in this country and the legal status of immigrants and refugees who have been a cornerstone of American society. In combatting the negative rhetoric of Arab American citizenship, it’s important to regard the contributions that Arab Americans … Continued
BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer We’ve all heard of Ralph Nader and we often cite him as the eminent Arab American in the domain of politics. But as political rhetoric and speech seems to become all the more skewed against the Arab American community today, it’s also important to note the contributions and victories from all … Continued
For Immediate Release April is National Arab American Heritage Month To Combat Harmful Political Rhetoric, Arab America Pledges to Promote Positive Images (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2016—In the midst of the current climate of anti-Arab bias, as a result of the 2016 presidential election, Arab Americans are celebrating their heritage in hopes that all … Continued
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the fabric of American society. And we will use hummus as our weapon. By naming those … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer Basketball is down to the Final Four and the presidential contest is down to the Final Five. Some might say the Final Four for president but John Kasich is hanging in there just in case. It’s a smart move by Kasich as it looks like the Republicans will … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans are fortunate enough to be exposed to two languages in everyday life. While not every Arab American is fluent in both English and Arabic, there are some words that can’t be avoided. By mixing Arabic and English in conversations, Arab Americans have created a whole new language lovingly referred … Continued
The incomparable Im Hussein has her sights set for Washington DC on Saturday, April 9th at the Lincoln Theater. BUY TICKETS HERE Playwright Najee Mondalek sets up Im Hussein for another crisis, dealing with the ignorance of her know-it-all husband Abou Elias. Tucked in between the lines of the main story are other issues that … Continued
Years of surviving the Syrian civl war and struggling to obtain refugee statuses has made this family grateful for their new lives in Houston. Texas state lawmakers pushed back against helping refugees, but this family is a perfect example of how refugees are good for the community. With the help of Houston’s Syrian American Club, Kamal was able to get his children into school, obtain licenses and Medicaid, and help open a Mediterranean restaurant where he is now a head chef. With the dream of returning to regular lives, the Syrian refugees of Houston are making a positive impact on the city’s economy and ignoring the anti-refugee rhetoric that is permeating the media.
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Artscoops.com, the online platform for MENA art, is set to unveil its first ever auction on 9 April 2016, featuring the most exciting modern and contemporary Lebanese and Middle East artists. With over 80 works of art from artists such as Safwan Dahoul, Huguette Caland, Hanaa Malallah, Etel Adnan, Hiba Kalache, Rima Amyuni and Oussama … Continued
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