Washington, D.C. – A diverse group of Arab American public servants, professionals, and advocates launched a support committee endorsing Vice President Joe Biden for President. Arab Americans for Biden will serve as an organizing committee to engage the Biden/Harris supporters among the 3.7 million Arab Americans across the country. Situated in some of the most … Continued
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Arab Americans have been stereotyped for years, especially in the media. But what do we really know about them? Here are eight facts about various Arab Americans that will surprise you. 1. Arab Americans Have Been Settling Into the United States Since the 1880s During the Great … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are so many stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims that sometimes you just have to make fun of them and use humor to combat them. These 15 Arab American comedians, some of whom are Muslim as well, have made big names for themselves in the U.S. and abroad. They … Continued
SOURCE: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER BY: DANNY STRONG AND SANAA HAMRI Sanaa Hamri and Danny Strong are developing ‘Ya Bint’ at the Disney-owned cable network. Freeform is developing a dramedy from two of Empire‘s executive producers about a trio of Arab American women in Los Angeles. Sanaa Hamri and Danny Strong — who are also involved in … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab Spring was a sequence of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Arab world involving the nations of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, and others. In the early 2000s, there were many armed rebellions, riots, and even insurgencies across the Arab world. The Arab Spring consisted of groups of protestors … Continued
Ramadan 2020 By: Amana Tashfeen/Arab America Contributing Writer The month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims all around the world. It serves to be a time of spiritual cleansing and reflection. During this month, Muslims are obligated to fast from dawn to sunset and abstain from not only food and water but also anything that … Continued
SOURCE: THE OKLAND PRESS BY: NATALIE BRODA The Pontiac Creative Arts Center is holding its third Arab-American Art Exhibition this month. The exhibition features work from 12 artists including paintings, glass mosaics, printmaking and mixed media. It’s one of several heritage shows the arts center puts on each year, such as its Black History Month exhibition, now … Continued
Meet the Arab America Ambassadors who made a difference during the month of December! By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans and the Arab … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Our right to freedom of speech has faced its obstacles throughout history, and in the recent months, we face another–the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018. The proposed bill along with the new addition of Kenneth Marcus in the Department of Education (ED) is challenging free speech on college campuses, … Continued
Meet the Arab America Ambassadors who made a difference during the month of August! By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans and the Arab … Continued
By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer Donna Shalala has announced her run for Congress. Donna Shalala is of Lebanese-American descent and stands, at the age of 77, ready to assume a Democratic seat in the United States Congress. Her run for Congress–for Florida’s 27th District–is motivated by her great dissatisfaction with President Trump and his … Continued
Arabs are one of the most desired groups in the dating and relationship scene worldwide. There are many reasons that make them stand out, however, only 10 of them are listed for you below. These qualities allow Arabs to attract and meet their significant other as well as keep them for life. 1. Beautiful Arabs … Continued
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