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Higher Education

Importance of Arabic Language Courses in U.S. Schools

By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a second language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers indicated that when hiring a multilingual individual, they offered applicants the prospect of a job … Continued

Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month Goes Mainstream!

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month has gone mainstream given that there are now hundreds of public figures, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, local and state governments, and individuals who are celebrating the occasion! The National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) initiative was launched in 2017 by Arab America … Continued

Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod: Palestine’s Foremost Academic and Intellectual

By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer “Nearly every Arab American who fights against racial stereotyping, the ideological racism suffered by Palestinians, and the perennial antagonism to Islam, owes Ibrahim a tremendous debt. “ Dr. Edward Said Dr. Edward Said’s Guru There would be no Edward Said in America if Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod did … Continued

Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … Continued

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