By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer White or Wrong? There was an alleged mass shooting at a Boulder, Colorado grocery store on March 22, 2021. This followed the Atlanta, Georgia spa shooting by a white man who had a “really bad day.” In the same token, social media quickly ruled that the Boulder suspect … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Literature in the Arab world is one of the most important aspects of the culture where writers and authors express their ideas, opinions, and values. Specifically, writing in Egypt is a popular way of expressing freedom to critical issues at home and abroad. Arab American Contributing Writer, Noureldin Mohamed, … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writers / Hala Gores and Ned Rosch This time is different. We are living in remarkable times: a turning point in the historic struggles for justice not only in Palestine but also all over the world. Palestinian-Canadian attorney Diana Buttu speaks about how the pine trees planted by Israel in her … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With so many social justice issues to fight for, many younger entrepreneurs want companies and brands that will take a stand for what they believe in. At the very least, people want to support brands committed to making positive changes. Coming from this trend is Nol Collective formerly known … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer According to the UN, one in three women across the world have experienced some form of physical or sexual abuse. Though data is hard to find due to a lack of research, this number is alarming. The Arab world tends to be on the high end of those numbers. … Continued
By: Nana Osei/ Arab America Contributing Writer Sometimes, someone needs to take a stand against the injustice of the world even when it seems like there is no one else there to support them. That someone could be you. To be an activist is to take a stand against injustice. Not only this but voice … Continued
By: Amana Tashfeen/Arab America Contributing Writer The events following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the murder of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police have shined a growing light on the injustices of racism. This in turn sparked significant action amongst the Arab community and the rest of the world in the fight … Continued
The following is an open letter from Dr. Mai Abdul Rahman to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission in California. Dear Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, American Palestinian Women’s Association is dismayed by California’s Department of Education’s attempt to suppress our children’s narrative. As mothers of American Palestinian children we ask you to consider how your commission’s decision to … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Music and musicians have played a considerable role in Palestinian nationalism. Songs explain the country’s dilemma or the occupation since the Nakba, or the “catastrophe.” Nakba is the Arabic word for the 1948 loss of Palestine and the formation of the state of Israel. Musical styles and their sociopolitical … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps in the world with usage time the highest of all apps internationally. It is less popular in the United States, but throughout Europe, Asia, and the Arab world its wildly popular. In the Arab world at least 84% of people are … Continued
By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer We spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc… They are active members of American society and they are all voting on November 3, 2020. In our first of ten … Continued
By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer I spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting. These individuals come from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc…. They are active members of American society and they are all voting on November 3rd. This article is … Continued
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