By: Apryl Eshelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Batoul, a Karam House student and Syrian refugee teen, is on track to become an astronaut. She and her family fled to Turkey when she was nine years old. Karam House is one of two physical locations in Turkey established by Chicago based Karam Foundation to provide life-affirming and … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, among others—all counties having experienced foreign wars and as a result, all with crowded refugee camps—may get ravaged by the Coronavirus. Will those most responsible for the occurrence of these refugee settlements actually help the refugees in … Continued
By: Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Recently, Arab America received messages of praise for the young Palestinian-American woman, Emily Ibrahim. While her achievements in soccer were the source of her praise and acclaim, Emily is also a notable young lady by her actions and attitude as a team-player, Palestinian-American, and a person of charity. … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As the new year (and a new decade!) draws near, this is a natural opportunity to look back on the events, moments, and policies of 2019 that shaped Arab America. From groundbreaking new television shows to heart-wrenching political moments at home and abroad, this year has played a pivotal … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The supermodels, Gigi, and Bella Hadid sisters were born to a Palestinian-American father, and both have spoken of their roots in the Arab World. They were the best choice for the Arabian Nights-themed Marc Jacobs show that took place in the New York Fashion Week. The models walked … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again. Palestinian farmers are harvesting olives from the centuries-old trees that have been in Palestinian families for generations. As in previous years, this has been a time for families and friends to gather, to reflect on their family roots, and to be reminded of … Continued
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The United States is a country said to be built by immigrants; if we forgo the early version of it. Intermixed ethnic groups and nationalities continue to develop the country’s reputation for hyphenated identities colorfully. The immigration influx, which witnessed exponential increases in the 1800s, is arguably … Continued
On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2019, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency thanks mayors in scores of cities across some 50 countries for adding their support to a global statement of welcome and inclusiveness for families forced to flee. The statement is part of UNHCR’s year-old Cities #WithRefugees initiative and has now been signed … Continued
By Christine Shahin/Arab America Contributing Writer Unless you are indigenous to the land you occupy, every family has an immigration story of how they came to be where they are; a common thread of these stories is the adventurous spirit for a “better life” of our ancestors and/or how they prevailed in the face of … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6th Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) in the United States! It is a “nationwide effort to celebrate immigrants and share 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 immigrants … Continued
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer So let’s dissect the Israeli-U.S. relationship, and why it’s so taboo to talk smack about Israeli domestic policy. In the past decade, the U.S. has allotted Israel with billions of dollars in aid. Three billion dollars a year in funding is a pretty sweet deal for one of the … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Happy New Year! As we look to 2019, we’d like to take some time to reflect on this past year. The Arab American community faced significant challenges with resilience and determination, and we also had much to celebrate this year. Many of this year’s challenges came in the form … Continued
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