SOURCE: TREND 1 November 2017 By Rufiz Hafizoglu Radical Islamic currents in the Arab world mainly appeared after the Islamic revolution in Iran as a defense mechanism against the spread of the revolution. In late October, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman stressed that an end will be put to all radical currents … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Contributing Writer In Arab America’s mission to combat negative perceptions about Arab Americans, we are hashing out the negative stereotypes, clichés, and weird assumptions we’ve heard over the years about our identity. It is important to remain active in the fight against assumptions, while working to project an accurate and positive image. Particularly … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer On November 2nd, tomorrow, the world will recognize 100 years since the Balfour Declaration. This declaration would set the world on its edge in the many years to come and change millions of lives in the process. The Balfour declaration was a letter written by the British Foreign Secretary … Continued
Op-Ed: Paul G. Pinsky, Jimmy Tarlau/The Baltimore Sun This week, Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order into law that threatens the First Amendment right of Maryland residents to engage in boycotts and other economic acts of conscience. Americans have a long and honorable tradition of engaging in boycotts in the service of human rights, … Continued
The Ramallah Federation released a letter today from President Hanna Hanania regarding the recent withdrawal of the U.S. from UNESCO. Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP), and its more than 40,000 Palestinian-American members, I am writing to urge you to reconsider the U.S.’s … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Since the Arab Spring turmoil in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue has not become the major matter that concerns the Arab States. Historically, Arab Officials at different levels were most outspoken about the Palestinian case at various national and international congregations. This outpouring support for Palestine dramatically … Continued
The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, today signed an Executive Order prohibiting executive branch agencies from entering into contracts or conducting official state business with any entity unless they certify that they will not engage in a boycott of Israel during the duration of the contract. The executive order opposes the Palestinian led Boycott, Divestment, … Continued
The compelling new documentary film Surviving Peace, which delves deeply into and challenges core issues driving the Israeli Palestinian conflict opens Friday, October 20 in San Francisco. There will be a Q&A with Director Josef Avesar on Friday, Oct 20 and Sat Oct 21 after the 8:30 pm show. Surviving Peace delves deeply into the … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted a full member of The International Police Organization (INTERPOL). As a new member, Palestine now … Continued
By Yasir Shallal/Arab America Contributing Writer As an American citizen of Iraqi descent. I am writing to encourage you to vote in the upcoming elections. On November 7th. You will have an opportunity to take part in democracy and exercise your right to vote. While voting duties are optional in a free democracy, as it … Continued
By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Ester Koontz, a science and math curriculum coach in Wichita, Kansas has filed a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against a Kansas law (HB 2409) discussed during an emergency legislative session for education in June. According to the Kansas State Legislature, the new law says that “The state … Continued
Photo Credit: CNN Following a federal judge’s decision to block the Trump administration from implementing the latest travel ban, Naureen Shah, Amnesty International USA senior director of campaigns, released the following statement: “This ruling will provide hope to thousands of people across the world. It’s a blow to the Trump administration’s attempts to tear families … Continued
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