By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a wide range of customs differences between Arabs and Americans. The mix of Arabs and Americans in the United States has raised some questions from both cultures. Arabs question why Americans do certain things and as more Arabs move to the United States Americans are … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC. (March 1, 2022) The Virginia House and Senate have voted in favor of House Joint Resolution HJ82 designating April 2022 and each succeeding year after, as Arab American Heritage Month in Virginia. HJ82 was introduced by Arab American Delegate, Sam Rasoul, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from … Continued
BY: Vivian Pham and Michelle Dermarkar / Arab America Contributing Writers The tradition of Black History Month, while seemingly a relic of time, is only a recent addition to U.S. history. Since its creation in 1976, it has grown from a week-long event to one that takes place for the entire month of February. Black … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Ford Motor Company has been powering Americans to get where they need to go for over a century. But were you aware that Arab Americans in Detroit, Michigan were also thrusting the company towards success in the early 1900s? Arab Americans lived in Detroit and … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer. Throughout the many years of emigration, Arabs have created communities across the United States. These hubs are filled with thousands of Arabs owned businesses, schools with a large Arab student body, Arab city councils, and more. Every aspect of the community has an Arab involved. The most … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Shopping is a great way to express support for a cause. There are so many brands and companies that help people in the Arab world, especially women artisans. Here is a list of six great socially conscious brands from the Arab world that provide fair wages and employment opportunities, … Continued
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: REEM KASSIS The rice-based stuffing is often a centerpiece of celebrations in the Arab world, and on holiday tables in the United States. Chicken or lamb filled with hashweh — “stuffing” in Arabic — is a staple of celebratory meals. But hashweh can also stand on its own at … Continued
By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer President Joe Biden promised the American people that his administration would reflect America’s diversity. Throughout his campaign and once elected president, Biden has been a vocal advocate of every ethnicity and background being represented: African American, Hispanics, Asians, and finally at the table – Arab Americans. The … Continued
SOURCE: ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE BY: DR. JAMES J. ZOGBY There are many stories that will be written about the meaning of the 2021 elections, but for me the most important news was Abdullah Hammoud’s victory as the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan. In many ways, that city has played a central role in our work to … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., November 8, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 12, 13 (14th is optional), 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. There are a-la-carte registrations available in Eventbrite as well. The historic … Continued
“It’s not what you know, but who you know,” By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer The “Master of Networking” — Derek Dickow — a first-generation Iraqi-Chaldean-American, is making a difference by helping thousands of individuals and organizations make meaningful connections through networking. Dickow is originally from the state of Michigan and has delivered … Continued
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