Jack G. Shaheen in an undated photo. (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) By Adam Bernstein and Abigail Hauslohner July 11 at 3:34 PM Jack G. Shaheen, an Arab American scholar, author and activist who devoted his career to challenging venomous stereotypes of Arabs in film and television — usually depicted, he once said, as “billionaires, bombers and belly dancers” … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Shisha has found a home far from its birthplace in the Middle East. Its new home is within the dusty college dorms, tiny sublets, and shared apartments of young adults in the United States. An alternative to cigarettes, the tobacco-based product has enjoyed a relative increase in usage among the … Continued
By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Hip-hop artist DJ Khaled has achieved his second No. 1 with his new album Grateful on the Billboard 200. Grateful is the tenth studio album by DJ Khaled and was released on June 23, 2017. The album features top figures in music, such as Rihanna, Drake, Chance the Rapper, Beyonce, … Continued
Photo: Bol Bol By David Demaria/Contributing Writer Bol Bol has some big shoes to fill. His father, Manute, was a legendary giant, and not just because of his 7’7” frame, but because of the work he did off the court. Manute Bol was born in the town of Gogrial in what was then part of … Continued
By Dan Gil/Contributing Writer The summer is in full swing in the United States and across the northern hemisphere which means scorchingly hot days mixed with trips to the beach, barbecues, baseball games, and over everything: vacations to beautiful places as free times lends itself to tourists. With that in mind, Arab America wanted to … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Arab America compiled a list of outrageously funny Arab America comedians who have had an impact on their communities and who continue to use comedy as a tool to address various relevant social issue such as racism and Islamophobia. All the while, they make our sides hurt and our eyes … Continued
By Colby Cyrus/Arab America Contributing Writer So much of America exists in the Arab world: from food chains to clothing stores, and car companies to banks, it is not difficult to find many traces of the United States in this part of the world. Yet, few people pay attention to the contributions that Arab civilization … Continued
The New York Arabic Orchestra led by Bassam Saba celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a sold-out performance on June 9 at Elebash Recital Hall in Manhattan. This was the first concert of the year, from the 35 piece orchestra which featured selections that highlight the rich musical history, artistry, and culture of the Arab World. The … Continued
By Nizar Hashem Farsakh, Arab America Ambassador Blogger On this Father’s Day, I invoke my father’s memory the way he would have liked me to, through stories. As I celebrate his legacy, I think not only of the lessons he taught me and values he instilled in me, but also of the special way … Continued
By Ramzi Gharbi/ Contributing Writer On May 26, 2017 began the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, hence Ramadan is in session! A billion Muslims around the world are practicing the 5 pillars of Islam. There are 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States. That constitutes 1% of America’s population, making it safe to assume … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer In 1993, Halim Barakat released a book titled The Arab World where he outlined typical trends and normalities in Arab society, culture, and family life. According to Barakat, the father plays the role of the patriarch, a veritable ruler over his family kingdom. “The wife joins his kin group … Continued
By Noura Anwar, Arab America Ambassador Blogger It’s that time of the year when Muslims all over the world observe the ninth month of the Arab Islamic calendar, the holy month of Ramadan. Muslim and Arab Countries might differ in their Ramadan cultural traditions, but two Ramadan items that they have in common is the … Continued
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