By: Apryl Eshelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Batoul, a Karam House student and Syrian refugee teen, is on track to become an astronaut. She and her family fled to Turkey when she was nine years old. Karam House is one of two physical locations in Turkey established by Chicago based Karam Foundation to provide life-affirming and … Continued
During the Coronavirus crisis, Arab America has assembled a list of things you can do to prevent the virus and what symptoms you should look for. Coronavirus Update–Things you can Do 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough, with no runny … Continued
Time has provided the United States and the Arab Countries, with many opportunities that have changed the dynamic of their mutual relationship. While there are some countries in the Arab world that welcome the United States with open arms, there are others who shun the US and are against the country. There are also significant … Continued
Chicago Arab American community activist Mansour Tadros was a member of Arab America’s National Advisory Committee, which promotes Arab American heritage initiatives throughout the year, in addition to National Arab American Heritage Month. By: Ray Hanania/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab American community reacted with shock and sadness upon learning of the passing of Arab … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2020 – Each year during the month of April, the Arab America Foundation (through Arab America) and organizations across the country formally recognize the contributions of Arab Americans during National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). For over a century, Arab Americans have made valuable contributions to virtually every … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Despite all of the catastrophes that have occurred throughout history, never before have we witnessed this complete halt to daily life on such a massive and global scale. Empty streets, closed up businesses, lonely park swings swaying alone in desolate parks, silent schools with nary a school bell ringing, … Continued
National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) commemorates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans in April of each year. The following proclamations have been issued by State Governors in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2020. 22 State Governor Proclamations 1. Arkansas 2. Colorado … Continued
There are some classic horse races that are held around the world each year. Races like the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Cheltenham Festival, and the Grand National have long histories that go back over 100 years. These races also pay out quite a bit in prize money too. The winner of the Kentucky Derby receives … Continued
Regardless of where you live in the United States, your life is being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Of course, each community’s experience of the virus will be different, and, individuals within each community will perceive and experience different issues. But certain things unite us regardless of income level, religion, color, ethnic background; namely, the … Continued
Investors from the Middle East have long been drawn to global sporting brands and assets when searching for lucrative revenue streams. France’s Paris St Germain football team is owned by Qatar Sports Investments, the UAE flagship carrier Etihad has stadiums in the UK and Australia bearing its logo, and some of the biggest Premier League … Continued
Existing conditions in the West Bank and Gaza, compounded by the Coronavirus outbreak, would further endanger the health of Palestinians; Trump Administration continues to withhold aid to the Palestinians despite $75 million in humanitarian funds appropriated by Congress in December United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led a letter to … Continued
Ever since the Middle Ages, the greatest thinkers and creative minds of the Arab World have been spreading their ideas, discoveries, and creations to every corner of the globe. Fundamental parts of modern life, such as numbers, algebra, libraries, pharmacies, guitars, and violins, all originate from the Arab World. It is thought that many of … Continued
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