Jerusalem USAID’s abrupt decision to end all of their West Bank/Gaza programming by January 31, 2019 means that Anera’s Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development (PCID) program will be ending 11 months earlier than scheduled and over 100,000 Palestinians could be deprived of promised access to safe water, health facilities, education, and playgrounds. This decision also puts on … Continued
Director Nadine Labaki and Capernaum star, Zain Al Rafeea, at the 71st Cannes Film Festival last year. Photo: Reuters By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Nadine Labaki was shortlisted for an Oscar for her critically acclaimed film Capernaum. This brilliantly directed Lebanese drama focuses on the life of a young Syrian refugee, Zain (played by … Continued
This year, we appeal to you, personally, to take an active role in contacting one or all the following entities: school districts, mayors, public servants, legislators, city councils, and school board members to issue an NAAHM Proclamation and/or adapt our NAAHM Educator’s Curriculum Kit which highlights the history of Arab migration to America, geographic understanding of … Continued
The Moroccan American Network will host its Fourth CEO Summit focusing on small business opportunities from the U.S. to Africa, on March 29, 2019, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Entitled “Small Business Matters–Business Luncheon,” the CEO Summit 4 will present panel discussions and facilitate the exchange of ideas focusing on growing small … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab American Contributing Writer New to the music scene Ali Habhab, or more commonly known under the stage name HaBZ, is shaking up the music community with his innovative lyrics. He just released his newest hit, Arab American Male, a song that tackles stereotypes that negatively impact the Arab community. Arab American … Continued
By: Pauline Farris/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic has two forms: Fusha, a classic version of the language that is used in formal contexts, and Aamiya, a spoken colloquial version. The latter usually varies between countries and regions. It is a central Semitic language that shares roots with Aramaic and Hebrew. English speakers often find Arabic … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Rami Said Malek says he does not like hyphens in descriptions of who he is. He thus describes himself as an American whose parents are Egyptian who emigrated to the U.S. All that Rami Malek is he has thrown into his role as Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Hasan Minhaj: Patriot Act, Netflix’s most recent satirical comedy show has gained lots of traction for more than just its entertainment and educational aspects. The Daily Show alumnus Hasan Minhaj’s Netflix original series explores the cultural and political landscape in our world today. In each episode, Minhaj covers a … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Written from Bethlehem This week’s Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem for the Orthodox Christian community took place under heavy security, a boycott by the local political leaders, and non-violent protests by those who oppose the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar. According to various historical … Continued
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab home remedies our grandmothers love to share with us! For centuries, Arabs have been using natural home health remedies to fix little problems, such as cuts, stings, and other sorts of colds and aches. The majority of these ingredients and substances may also be used … Continued
Five beloved members of the ACCESS Family – Dr. Rima Abbas, her husband Issam and their three children, Ali, Isabelle, and Giselle – were tragically killed in a car accident early morning, Sunday, Jan. 6, after being hit head-on by a drunk driver on I-75 in Kentucky. Dr. Rima was a physician and administrator at … Continued
Pitchfork.com Rami Malek took home a Golden Globe tonight for his performance as Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. He won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama over Bradley Cooper, Willem Defoe, Lucas Hedges, and John David Washington. Bohemian Rhapsody is the highest-grossing music biopic of all time. The film went through developmental hell before finally … Continued
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