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Don’t Dis My Ability; The Growing Acceptance of Disabilities in Arab Society
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Disabilities impact the daily lives of over 1 billion people, or 15% of the World’s Population, according to a 2019 statistic by the World Bank. Disabilities come in a variety of forms, affecting individuals differently, depending on the type, and severity of the disability. While disabilities can occur at … Continued
At this Critical Time, Yemenis Need Help Now more than Ever
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer As of May 2020, Yemen has been engaged in a war for five long years. As a result, at this critical time, the Yemeni population’s immune system and access to infrastructure, for example, are fragile. The consequences of COVID-19 in this country can, therefore, be devastating. In fact, The … Continued
Yemeni Population Increasing in Dearborn, Michigan
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Dearborn, Michigan is one of the largest cities for Arab Americans in the United States. A mix of heritages from the Arab world live in this city. One heritage that is rapidly growing is Yemeni. The Yemeni population in Dearborn has increased in the last several years. Many different … Continued
10 Most Unexpected National Wonders and Scenic Places in the Arab World
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World has many amazing and stunning natural wonders and scenic areas. Many people are taken away by the essence and glory of such places only to explore and visit them, as explained by Ala Abed-Rabbo. 1. The Rub’ al Khali (the Empty Quarter) Covering parts of Saudi … Continued
A Brief Window into Yemen
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer Every Ramadan, we invite over about thirty people from both sides of the family. Flocks of young children, teenage cousins, and older aunties and uncles are greeted at the door with a smile and a “Ramadan Kareem! Ahla w Sahla”. While I would like to believe that … Continued
What to Expect at the United Nations General Assembly
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations General Assembly is taking place this week in New York City, where leaders and representatives from across the globe will gather to discuss today’s biggest issues. Amongst the most notable discussions are focused on the rising risks of climate change and how to stabilize transitional governments … Continued
2018 Year in Review: What Happened in Arab America?
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
Bahbah: 2018–A Dismal Year in Arab History
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist 2018 has proven to be another momentous year in the tragic history of the Middle East, particularly the Arab world. Like previous years, it proved to be one where peace, progress, prosperity, and democracy have eluded the region. From the Palestine-Israel conflict to the Arab Gulf region to … Continued
Senate Passes Bill Aimed to End Unconstitutional Yemen War
By: Ivey Noojin, Arab America Contributing Writer Congress is taking a stand against Saudi Arabia in a direct contradiction to a plethora of President Trump’s statements in regards to the murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. In October of this year, many citizens of the United States began to realize the measures that the … Continued
Are Arab Americans Responding to the Disaster in Yemen?
By Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer This week US Senator Bernie Sanders will go to the floor of the United States Senate to try and stop U.S. support for the war in Yemen. The Yemen crisis has been an international disaster. The conflict has escalated from the civil war that resulted from the Arab Spring … Continued
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