By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer April 17, 1946: French control of Syria was finally over and President Shukri al-Quwalti, Syria’s first democratically elected president, could finally run the country independent of French rule. Syria’s hope for a democratic and prosperous future however quickly encountered problems. Initially, the U.S. supported an independent Syria and wanted to … Continued
Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements made by Arab American women in their communities with an optional networking session from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT. REGISTER HERE! By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer … Continued
By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer Surrounded by a strong patriarchy, art in the Middle East mainly encompasses work through a certain lens. There is a dearth of female artists who are pursuing art within the Middle East. Many comment on the role of women through their respective experiences. … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon alone has over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, with the global number of Syrian refugees totaling something like 5.6 million people. However, there are no conventional refugee camps. Rather, Syrian refugees live in casual tent settlements, surrendered structures, or lease squeezed spaces in the nation’s decades-old Palestinian camps. With … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Millions of Syrian refugees have fled their home country to seek a better life due to the war conflict that started in 2011. However, the conflict and despair did not stop them, and many took this opportunity to fight for their success. Each refugee in … Continued
By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America Just a week or so ago, Palestinian American political activist, Linda Sarsour, was disavowed from the Democratic national campaign. Nevertheless, she continues to support Biden. In the meantime, the campaign, almost as if to vindicate Sarsour, issued the Biden ‘Plan for Partnership’ with Arab Americans, which demonstrates clear support … Continued
BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America contributing Writer Every day people around the world make the most difficult decision of their lives: whether to leave their homes in the hope of finding a better life, free of violence and safer. These people are what we call refugees. Their situation is unfortunately difficult and shows us that … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer No matter which country one comes from, being a refugee or immigrant can be terrifying. Arab immigrants and refugees face a plethora of obstacles ranging from language barriers to adjusting to culture shock to discrimination both socially and in the workforce. This is no different in the city of … Continued
By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer For nine years, Syria has faced a brutal civil war that has left the public health infrastructure in shambles and millions of Syrians displaced in less than optimal conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, aid workers and experts are raising concerns of the potentially devastating toll on the already … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6the Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM), #celebrateimmigrants!, in the United States! It is a nationwide celebration of immigrants sharing the inspirational stories of immigration in America.” The month “provides an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their family’s heritage and celebrate the countless contributions … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its citizens who like to live life to the fullest. Lebanese people like to have fun and enjoy everything. In fact, it is known that Lebanon is a country that never sleeps! Restaurants, for example, stay open all night, in addition to bars and … Continued
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