The hijab is a beautiful and intricate fabric worn with the intention of covering one’s face, head, or body. It is often a spiritual representation of modesty in Islam. Women choose to wear it for many different reasons. It means something different for every woman and is usually a way to represent their Muslim identity. … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Long before 9/11, Arabs and Muslims have been on the receiving end of institutionalized racism from the American government and law enforcement agencies. The earliest example of this discriminatory policy is the little-known “Operation Boulder” initiative, a program launched by the Nixon Administration in 1972, allegedly a … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA)? Perhaps it is the towering downtown skyscrapers, the numerous museums that dot the city’s landscape, the cornfields, the manufacturing factories, or the many businesses that call Cedar Rapids … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The new conflict began as most of the earlier disputes between Israelis and Palestinians—with some further disenfranchisement of the Palestinians, in this case, a dispute over keeping their homes in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem. As usual, the Israeli government wants them to just go away, become … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Spain has long been considered a country brimming with culture, opportunity, and mystifying historical significance. Driven by its unique geographic borders, nestled in the Iberian Peninsula, it is the only European country to have a physical border with an African country. It maintains territory off of the Canary Islands, … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer We all know the Hagia Sophia. It’s a beautiful church, then turned mosque, that is important to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. In 1934, it was converted into a museum to show the world the rich history of all occupants that once called it home. But earlier this year, … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when you are unfamiliar with their culture. Arabs are often subject to hearing a myriad of … Continued
By Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X remains at the forefront of African-American leaders, and his ideals continue to inspire political movements around the world. He is accredited with laying the foundations of the Black Power Movement, and is widely known for his advocacy of African-American independence and self-sufficiency, rather than integration into a … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer If I were to walk up to a random person on the street in the U.S. and ask them if the majority of Arab Americans are Muslim, or if the majority of American Muslims are Arabs, at least 50% of the time I would be told yes to one … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday, September 18, 2020, our nation lost a true trailblazer in the fight for women’s rights, justice, and equality. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme court, died, surrounded by her family in her Washington home. While we mourn the death of a … Continued
There are few areas of society that haven’t been impacted by online dating. In every corner of the globe, singles are signing up to their favorite matching resources in droves. For some of the larger websites, that means memberships running into millions. Sites also cater to niche areas, such as dating for senior citizens, or … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramy Youssef‘s series, “Ramy,” was a big hit! Based in a New Jersey town, the comedian plays a young Egyptian man looking for a place in this world while struggling with his devotion to Islam. In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received the Golden Globe for best actor in a … Continued
80 Results (Page 6 of 7)
Loading ...