Arab Americans

SOURCE: SCPR BY: LESLIE BERESTEIN ROJAS Until about a year ago, plans were moving forward to include a category in the 2020 census referred to as MENA, for “Middle Eastern or North African.” It would have allowed a more accurate count of Americans of Arabic, Persian and other Middle Eastern or North African descent, who … Continued

SOURCE: PRESS & GUIDE BY: SAFIA ELHILLO In November 2018, many nations will mark the end of what was originally called The Great War, now known as World War I. Prior to the end of that war, immigrants from Arab countries came to the United States mainly for economic reasons. But after the war, many … Continued

SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: JOYCE KARAM For more than three million Arab Americans, tomorrow’s midterm elections are not just about what the Republicans or Democrats will bring to the table, in terms of the control of Congress and the legislative priorities that they will set. Unprecedented levels of participation by the community across the United … Continued

SOURCE: CHICAGO TRIBUNE BY: GINGER BRASHINGER Calvary Church in Orland Park recently added to its family of worshipers by offering Arab-Americans a place to practice their Christian faith. An afternoon service called Noor — from the Arabic word meaning “glorious light” — made its debut at the church on Easter, which was celebrated April 1 … Continued

SOURCE: PRESS & GUIDE BY: FARAH ERZOUKI For years, members of the Middle Eastern and North African communities in the United States have been underrepresented in medical research and other data collection, like the U.S. census. By not being properly accounted for, individuals in these communities are not properly considered in the formation of policy … Continued