Photo Credit: Huffington Post For Sixth Year in a Row, Kildee and Staff Give up Food and Water on Longest Day of the Year to Gain Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Ramadan WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today, along with his congressional staff in Washington, D.C., are fasting in solidarity with Muslims … Continued
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the fabric of American society. And we will use hummus as our weapon. By naming those … Continued
By: Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The downing of a Syrian warplane by the American military made international headlines Monday and served as a manifestation of escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington as the fighting in Syria reaches a pivotal point. What was left out of the headlines however, was that the US military’s strike on … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Qutaiba Idlbi had been imprisoned twice by the Syrian government and managed to survive, so when police came to arrest him for the third time, he knew he had to escape into hiding. It was 2011 and the Arab Spring had broken out in the Middle East. The future and … Continued
By Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger This is a tribute to my father Mohammad Jalal Enayah a writer, poet, artist, visionary and a living testimony to persevering spirit. He always thought that there is a better way to do things, and he thought that cultural should be fluid and dynamic, thus we should always examine … Continued
By: Colby Cyrus/Arab America Contributing Writer When Majid Cholak first came to the United States from Iraq in 1971, he never imagined the circumstances under which he would have to leave. He was happy to be in the land of opportunity, with new ideas and possibilities. It was a fresh start. Currently, it is … Continued
Picture: House of Commons Seminar on Plight of Christians Living in Palestine By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The National Coalition of Christian Organizations in Palestine released a statement Monday calling for all Christians to condemn Israel’s occupation of Palestine and that they take more active measures in fighting for the rights of Palestinians. In the … Continued
Damaged USS Liberty One Day After Attack By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer On June 8 1967, Ernest Gallo was thrown across the radio research room of the USS Liberty when an Israeli torpedo struck the ship, during the attack of the United States’ most decorated naval vessel in history for a single action. Yet for … Continued
Photo: A boy and a soldier in front of the West Bank Barrier Justin McIntosh, August 2004 By: Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The future of Palestine appeared grim Tuesday morning at a panel discussion held by the Arab Center for Washington D.C. The event, which was titled What is next for Palestine and the Palestinians? … Continued
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer Fresno State was simply looking for someone who demonstrated “active scholarship in the candidate’s area of expertise with a special focus on Edward Said’s intellectual legacy.” The search for such an individual; however, soon took a rather convoluted turn. The administration at Fresno has chosen to abruptly terminate the process of … Continued
In a reversal of campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed a waiver on Thursday which temporarily keeps the American embassy at its current location in Tel Aviv. The decision comes shortly after President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, which included a trip to Palestine centered around the possibility of creating peace in the contested region.
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer A substantial amount of cultures make claims or connections to certain foods which are near to their heart. Some claim lamb meat, others affirm that they are the rightful owners of rice. Arabs are no different, placing special importance on the olive. However, the olive is unique in not only its … Continued
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