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Pathbreakers of Arab America— Ali Abunimah

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This is the thirty-ninth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our thirty-ninth pathbreaker, Ali Abunimah, is a Palestinian American activist and journalist. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that Ali is a co-founder of The Electronic Intifada website and is described as “the leading American proponent of a one-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.” Ali’s mother is a 1948 refugee from a Palestinian village that became part of Israel, and his father is from a village in what is now the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian Actress and Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 20, 2023–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, the first Arab American woman comedian in the U.S., will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place … Continued

Trending Modest Fashion 2024

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By: Malak Hassouna /Arab America Contributing Writer  Modest fashion is trending in which people wear less revealing attire to express religious, spiritual, or personal interests. Modest attire can be elegant and contemporary while being non-revealing. For example, Muslim women frequently wear the “Hijab” and the “Abaya,” but also many partake that are not Muslim. During … Continued

Israelism Review: Revisions Inside the Promised Land 

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By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Israel is the insurance policy. It’s still- today a Jew doesn’t have to worry where he is going to go. God forbid. Even here. No Holocaust survivor will say to you: It could never happen again. Abe Foxman, Former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman … Continued

The Shortcomings of Arab Governments During The Israel-Gaza War

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By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war, Palestinians have been dismayed and angered by several Arab countries. On one hand, these countries are providing life-saving assistance to the Palestinians. On the other hand, they have been helping Israel to soften the consequences of the war on … Continued

Madame Vice President: Arab Americans Need Action, Not Words on Gaza

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By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Since the outbreak of the Gaza War on October 7, 2023, the Biden administration has been emphatic in its support for Israel. This support permitted Israel to ravage Gaza savagely, kill over 30,000 people, injure over 72,000, destroy to rubble Gaza’s infrastructure, and deprive its population … Continued

The Pro-Peace Movement Calls for a Protest Vote in the Virginia Primary to Hold the Biden Administration Accountable

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In a bold statement of dissatisfaction and disappointment, the Pro-peace community (Listen to Virginia) is mobilizing to withhold support for President Joe Biden during the Virginia primary elections on March 5th. This decision comes in response to the Biden administration’s failure to uphold its promises regarding the civil rights of Arab Americans and its insufficient … Continued

Keeping the Dream Alive: One Woman’s Quest for Justice

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In 1969, Israeli soldiers burst into Terry Ahwal’s home while she and her family were eating breakfast. More than fifty years later, she still vividly sees her father’s arms up in the air while young soldiers kick him, hit him, and beat him with their automatic weapons. Her mother’s shouting and pleading are also seared … Continued

Discovering Gaza with Five Remarkable Films

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Gaza. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction: Located in an area of consistent battle and outlined by its complex sociopolitical terrain, Gaza has evolved into the main topic of film productions that confront the challenges, strength, and everyday situations met by the people who reside there. These accounts provide an understanding … Continued

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