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Arab America Picks a President: Spring Break (Part 2)

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

April is National Arab American Heritage Month

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

Arab America Picks a President: March Madness

BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s March Madness time! Across the country, thousands of fans have packed arenas to support their favorite competitors. Week by week, would-be winners have fallen aside and only a few are remaining. They will continue to travel across the country in contest after contest until we reach the finals. … Continued

Arab America Accepting Applications for Fall 2016 Internships

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media to and about Arab Americans is accepting applications for Summer 2016 Internships in Washington DC. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled Start Date: September 6th, 2016 End Date: December 10th, 2016 Positions Available: 4 Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on two or more of the following … Continued

Arab America Picks a President: What a Week!

BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer What a week this has been! It started with Arab Americans uniting behind Bernie Sanders and awarding him a win in Michigan. Next, we had a civil and informative Republican candidates’ debate from Miami on Thursday. On Friday, Marco Rubio asked his supporters to vote for John Kasich in … Continued

Arab America Picks a President: Winning the Nomination

BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer Here we are, just a few states into the primaries and caucuses and most of the candidates have suspended their campaigns. The Democrats are down to two candidates and the Republicans are down to four. These remaining candidates are fighting through the heart of primary season. On Tuesday, March … Continued

Smithsonian, Arab American National Museum unite to digitize 1960’s oral history sound recordings of Arab immigrants

    DEARBORN, Mich. (March 8, 2016) – Pioneering social scientist and researcher Dr. Alixa Naff set out in 1962 to document the personal experiences of Arab immigrants to the United States with only her reel-to-reel tape recorder, a grant of $1,000, her blue Volkswagen Beetle nicknamed “the camel” and a team of graduate students … Continued

Arab America president Warren David speaks at Change.org about advocacy and its relationship to diverse communities

From left to right: Joshua Habursky, Coordinator of Change.org Grassroots Professional Network, Sierra Jackson, Business Development Manager, Change.org, Moderator, and panelists, Maria Urbina, VP of Politics & National Campaigns at Voto Latino,Warren David, President at Arab America, Rosa Del Angel: VP of Digital Marketing Beaconfire RedEngine P and Carla Lochiatto, Associate Director, Public Policy at American … Continued

Sheikha Hind named new CEO of Qatar Foundation

Teach for Qatar, Sheikha Hind By LESLEY WALKER/Doha News In what appears to be a shakeup of senior leadership at Qatar Foundation (QF), Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani has been named the new chief executive of the organization. She will serve this role, effective immediately, in addition to her previously held title of vice-chairperson, QF announced this morningin … Continued

The American University in Cairo Announces Arabic High School Summer Program

Arabic High School Summer Program: Where Language, Culture, Study and Entertainment Meet The Program will help with obtaining a deeper knowledge of Arabic, enrich the understanding of contemporary Egypt, and give insights into the country’s role in the Arab world and Middle East. Through a combination of coursework, community engagement, and excursions, learners will be … Continued

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