Written By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributor Writer As we enter graduation season this May, a higher than the average number of Arab American students will be graduating with high marks from colleges and universities across America. Why is it that? Arab Americans care tremendously about their children’s education. To them, education is not only an … Continued
By: Alexa George/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, there are plenty of misconceptions surrounding Arab people and Arab Americans. In order to combat those misconceptions, it’s imperative to explore the history and heritage of Arabs who have been living in America for 150 years or even longer. The attractions listed below provide information on historical figures … Continued
By: Diana Darke/Arab America Contributing Writer It was striking as Paris’s landmark site of Notre Dame Cathedral burned before our eyes, how few seemed to know that Notre Dame’s architectural design, its twin towers flanking an elaborate entrance, its rose windows, its rib vaulting and its spire (la fleche) owe their origins to Middle Eastern … Continued
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The month of April has been recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This occasion celebrates and recognizes the Arab American rich heritage and culture, and honors the numerous contributions of Arab Americans to American society. It has become a primary and fundamental duty for Arab Americans to … Continued
On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will present the National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) Commemoration with a special celebration just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The event promises to be an exposé of Arab cultural stations, authentic Arab cuisine (including, kibbe, grape leaves, tabouleh and hummus) a Falafel … Continued
The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2019. Proclamations and Resolutions to Date: 26 States/109 Proclamations and Resolutions U.S. Congressional Record Statement 1. California Anaheim, California Anaheim School District, Anaheim, California Proclamation Fullerton, California Los Angeles, California Moorpark, California California Senate Resolution … Continued
A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 school year was recently contested by a Christian family in federal court. By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in the high schools of Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 … Continued
Sponsored Post The Microsoft 70-743 certification exam is a credential that is designed to certify your capability to categorize Windows Server 2016 installation requirements, set up, and maintain the reliability of installed environments, and operate Windows Server Core installation utilizing Window PowerShell. The test also evaluates your ability to carry out upgrades and migrations of … Continued
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. By: Kristin Savage/Arab America Contributing Writer The family is at the heart of Arab culture. Traditionally, Arab people prize family life and interests above their own. When one member of a family encounters triumph or failure, everyone else celebrates or commiserates accordingly. Large families are the norm in traditional Arab … Continued
This year, we appeal to you, personally, to take an active role in contacting one or all the following entities: school districts, mayors, public servants, legislators, city councils, and school board members to issue an NAAHM Proclamation and/or adapt our NAAHM Educator’s Curriculum Kit which highlights the history of Arab migration to America, geographic understanding of … Continued
The Moroccan American Network will host its Fourth CEO Summit focusing on small business opportunities from the U.S. to Africa, on March 29, 2019, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Entitled “Small Business Matters–Business Luncheon,” the CEO Summit 4 will present panel discussions and facilitate the exchange of ideas focusing on growing small … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer This past week the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement in protest to Israeli occupation has gained significant coverage. Two senators are trying to stop a stipulation in Congress that would make the BDS movement criminal. However, this proclivity for anti-boycott does not only exist on the federal level; it … Continued
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