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Arab American Women in Television News

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In the last couple of years, there has been a growth in the discussion about representation on television. Many people are starting to speak up about the lack of race, weight, or gender in shows and movies. They are tired of seeing one type of person, specifically one type … Continued

The Period When Arab Literature Flourished in America

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what is now present-day Lebanon. They settled in cities such as Boston and New York. Who … Continued

Dearborn Heights (MI) Appoints First Arab American Mayor

By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer In the last several years, the city of Dearborn Heights has been growing exponentially and 32% of the population is Arab American. Bordering the City of Dearborn, Michigan, Dearborn Heights has seen an influx of Arab Americans moving there from Dearborn and establishing strong connections to local … Continued

Arab Fashion: Why it Matters to Understand Their Culture

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab clothing is not only for fashion, it’s part of their culture, religion and faith. It’s about understanding someones life the way they live it than assuming that it’s wrong or that a person doesn’t like it because other people don’t understand where this culture is coming from. Now … Continued

Arab Americans’ Identity

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer         The Arab community is a growing minority in the United States. The Arab American population is estimated at four million and is spread in all states, but primarily concentrated in Michigan, Illinois, California, Houston, and New York. Most Arab Americans who immigrated were highly educated professionals … Continued

Top Arab Snacks to Try in the U.S.

By: Nadia Reese/ Arab America Contributing Writer There are plenty of snacks in the Arab world. Many of these snacks are delicious and mouth-watering. However, did you know that you do not have to travel around the world to find these delicacies? Here are the snacks that Arab America calls as the top ten favorite … Continued

Staying Connected to Our Culture: Wholesale Distributors of Arab Food Products

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab grocery stores throughout the U.S., but many of them are just small businesses. Without a large network of wholesale-distributors, it would be difficult to provide authentic Arab food products. These wholesalers/distributors/importers provide a steady flow of Arab food products to local Arab stores and major … Continued

Arab Immigrant Integration In America

By: Udochi Esomonu/ Arab America Contributing Writer  America is a nation founded on the principle of welcoming diversity, of welcoming individuals from all walks of life, cultures, ethnicities, religions, creeds, and backgrounds. America is a nation that masks in the beauty of immigration; it celebrates the various stories of people who have bravely retreated from … Continued

The Wandering Palestinian By Anan Ameri

Anan Ameri’s riveting new memoir, The Wandering Palestinian (bhc Press), is receiving rave reviews, and with good reason. It chronicles the author’s life in the US as a newcomer, where she overcomes culture shock, finds her independence, and becomes a driving force in Detroit’s large and politically active Arab American community. With refreshing honesty and flair, Ameri … Continued

Arab Americans in the NFL Through the Years

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are nearly four million Arab Americans living in the U.S. and while many are successful and make major contributions to society, they still suffer discrimination and are often derided as un-American. A sport considered very “American” is football and while there are not a large number of Arab … Continued

Where’s the Arab Version of Venmo?

By: Mariam Kanaan/ Arab America Contributing Writer      From FaceTime to WhatsApp video calling—even Snapchat calls—Voice over IP (VOIP) systems are blocked in many parts of the Arab World. Across, the Middle East and North African region (MENA), it’s clear that nations want to produce their own economy-backed telecom companies. WhatsApp is restricted in … Continued

‘French Montana’ Embraces Moroccan Heritage through Music

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued

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