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18 Ways Arab American Women Preserve Heritage

Mar 8, 2017

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Women take on many roles throughout their lives as professionals, friends, sisters, daughters, wives, and mothers.(...)

Arab Beauty Naturally: Finding the Goddess in Lebanon

Mar 8, 2017

BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger The year 2012 was the start of a deep metamorphic experience for me. I overcame a(...)

Granada: A Poem by Nizar Qabbani

Mar 8, 2017

A figure by a pool at the Alhambra by Henry Stanier Granada by Nizar Qabbani Translated by Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer (...)

OK State Rep Turns Away Muslim Kids, Asks Them: 'Do you beat your wife?' #HummusHaters

Mar 8, 2017

BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Contributing Writer At an annual “Muslim Day” event in Oklahoma, a group of American Muslim high school students(...)

Arab American artist breathes life into still ‘paintings’

Mar 7, 2017

Reuters Arab News At first glance, the Cairo art installation appears to be a mural in red and purple hues,(...)

Gigi Hadid’s Vogue Arabia cover opens up fashion debate about cultural diversity

Mar 7, 2017

By Hermione Hoby The Guardian Not too long ago, a person’s social media following was an adjunct to their fame,(...)

Zogby: Disappointed, But Not Distraught

Mar 7, 2017

By James J. Zogby The Arab American Institute Like many other progressives, I was disappointed that Congressman Keith Ellison lost(...)

Don’t Be Fooled, Trump’s New Muslim Ban Is Still Illegal

Mar 7, 2017

By FARHANA KHERA and JOHNATHAN SMITH The New York Times President Trump’s executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries(...)

Michigan groups to continue legal fight against revised Trump travel ban

Mar 7, 2017

By Lauren Gibbons MLive The ACLU of Michigan and the Arab-American Civil Rights League announced they would continue a lawsuit(...)

UNHCR underscores humanitarian imperative for refugees as new U.S. rules announced

Mar 6, 2017

Press release: UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) In light of today’s Executive Order regarding U.S. refugee resettlement, UNHCR, the(...)

Elton John Stands With Palestinians at New Banksy Hotel in Bethlehem

Mar 6, 2017

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Legendary British singer, Elton John, performed at the opening of “The Walled Off Hotel” on(...)

Mo Amer Recalls Sitting Next to Eric Trump On Network Debut

Mar 6, 2017

BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Palestinian American comedian Mo Amer made his debut performance on network television Friday night on the(...)