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What Is Fair Trade and How Can You Support It in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term “Fair Trade,” but for those of us who have not, you are probably asking many questions. These questions might include, “What is fair trade?” “Why is it important?” “Do any of these programs exist in the Arab World, and, if so, how … Continued

Meet Hassan Shahawy: Harvard Law Review’s First Muslim President

On January 30, the Harvard Law Review has officially elected Hassan Shahawy, an Egyptian-American muslim Harvard Law student, as the Harvard Law Review president. This has made him the first Muslim Arab to receive this title within one of the most prestigious U.S. law journals. Harvard Law School student Hassan Shahawy has acknowledged that the … Continued

Why You Should Become an English Teacher in Saudi Arabia

By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer We’ve all been there. You just graduated college, still unsure of what to do with your degree. Maybe you’re sick of your 9-5 desk job and need a chance to explore the world while you still can. You’ve been itching to travel and immerse yourself in a new culture. … Continued

Top 10 Apps to Learn Arabic

Learning Arabic can be a tough language to learn. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to learn on the go! Here are the top 10 Apps to use if you are interested in learning Arabic: 1. Duolingo           Duolingo offers 38 languages and 95 different language courses. It is free and easy to use for … Continued

8 Must See Documentaries About Arabs and the Arab World

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Documentaries are one of the best tools for learning more about places, people, cultures, and/or events in an engaging and quite powerful manner. Reading and listening can be informative and are, of course, important; but watching something, seeing pain, suffering, hope, confusion, understanding, and much more with one’s own … Continued

An Open Letter to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission, CA

The following is an open letter from Dr. Mai Abdul Rahman to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission in California. Dear Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, American Palestinian Women’s Association is dismayed by California’s Department of Education’s attempt to suppress our children’s narrative. As mothers of American Palestinian children we ask you to consider how your commission’s decision to … Continued

What are the Top Middle East Studies Programs in the U.S.?

By: Ivey Noojin/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Studying the Middle East and Northern Africa is important because of the region’s influence within the globe. Many universities have bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs for Middle East Studies for students to immerse themselves in the history, languages, and cultures in these countries. Middle Eastern Studies is a … Continued

11 Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic in 2020

By Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many different languages to discover every day with learning tools readily available in many different forms. Learning a language in 2020 is easier than ever! So why not Arabic? The rich language full of culture and deep history is one that is widely spoken, not only in … Continued

5 Innovative Arabs under 30

By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab youth are making their mark in various landscapes across the world. From art to technology, their innovation has benefited millions and at such a young age! The following Arabs are from all walks of life and are becoming household names because of their impacts. Ali Mohamed, 23 … Continued

14 Arab Americans Who Made U.S. History as the Firsts

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer We often celebrate the life and accomplishments of certain people due to their nationality or ethnicity. For example, the media frequently will state, “this person is the first [insert race here] to…”. This is important because we should recognize when someone within a minority group reaches representation within the … Continued

Arab Americans Getting Together

By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab American community is an emerging minority in the United States. Many members of the community find it easier to assimilate into the American White society simply because the majority is racially identified as White Caucasian. However, the democratic American system and freedoms are designed to embrace diversity … Continued

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