By: Barbara Nimri Aziz/Arab America Contributing Writer Years ago, in John Killins’ writers’ workshop of largely African-Americans, one member woefully explains the thwarted plot of her novel in progress—how, despite her effort to feature a Black hero: “By the second chapter, I had killed him off.” That Black character, even in her imagination, was irretrievably … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer While some dramas during the Ramadan season are racing to promote the idea of normalization with Israel, the series “Hares Al-Quds”–Guardian of Jerusalem, traces the biography of the late Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, a Syrian Melkite Christian cleric, born in Aleppo. The series was written by Hassan Youssef and directed by … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan, normally marked by social gatherings and feasts, is now a muted affair under lockdown. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims are not able to hold communal feasts and prayers that are a hallmark of Ramadan, their holiest month. Ramadan is normally a sociable time, as abstention from … Continued
Stressful times, including pandemics, have been with us for millennia, but this pandemic of the COVID-19 virus is the first time many of us have experienced such behavior-altering moments. Some may be reminded of the shutdown of 9/11, the austerity of World War II, and the poverty and outright misery inflicted more than a century … Continued
Not so long ago, dating websites were regarded as a last resort for people who couldn’t find partners in more traditional dating outlets. For single Muslims, this stigma was exacerbated by cultural expectations. Many marriages were arranged by the respective relatives, not by the prospective bride and groom browsing through a series of online profiles. … Continued
On Sunday, Egyptian American comedian and actor, Ramy Youssef, won the Golden Globe best actor in a musical or comedy series award for his work on the Hulu series “Ramy,” which he created, wrote, produced and directed. Accepting the award beside Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, Youssef said, “I would like to thank my God. … Continued
By Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, a federal judge in Michigan, Victoria Roberts, denied a government request to dismiss a lawsuit against President Trump’s Muslim ban. This action by Judge Roberts allows the ban which limits immigration from several predominately Muslim countries to be challenged, calling out on its blatant unconstitutional religious discrimination. … Continued
By: Hamza Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Alaa Salah is trembling as she struggles to rise onto the front hood of an SUV. Khartoum’s police and the Sudanese Army has been violently assaulting protesters for months, using live rounds from automatic weapons. Standing atop a car, visibly above the headline makes her an easy target for … Continued
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