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How the Ban Against Tlaib and Omar has Highlighted the Palestinian Cause

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu banned U.S Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel. The given reason was that the two Muslim American and Democratic congresswomen refused to coordinate their trip with Israeli security officials. He added that Tlaib and Omar support the Boycott, … Continued

Kalil Brothers Find Success in the NFL

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Ryan and Matt Kalil are finding an incredible fortune in the NFL as one of the most successful brother duos the league has ever seen. Of Mexican and Lebanese descent, these NFL players serve as a model of Arab-American success in the sports world. The brothers are not only … Continued

Remembering Khalid Jabara & Heather Heyer with Call to Action

By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer On August 12th, the country remembered the tragic deaths of Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer, who were both killed in hate-motivated crimes. Jabara was shot on the porch of his Tulsa, Oklahoma home by a neighbor in 2016, and Heyer was killed in 2017 when a white supremacist drove … Continued

When Za’atar Walked into Onion Rings: “Zonion Rings”

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one spice that makes a serious splash in Palestinian cuisine, it would have to be Za’atar, the spice blend consisting of thyme, sumac, savory and sesame seeds. Whether eaten with bread and olive oil, baked into a flatbread called Manakeesh or sprinkled on eggs, this zesty … Continued

On Tragic Anniversary, AAI Demands Action on Hate Crime

On the anniversary of the 2016 murder of Khalid Jabara in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the 2017 murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, Virginia, Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry issued the following statement: “August 12 is a day indelibly seared in our memories. In 2016, Khalid Jabara was murdered on his front porch by … Continued

U.S. Congress Heavily Tilted to Israel Against Palestine

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Republicans in Congress vote almost as a bloc in favor of Israeli issues and that’s why people of the Arab World don’t trust the U.S. as a broker of peace. Traditionally, Congress has been strongly pro-Israel, including both Republicans and Democrats. Recently, however, Democrats, especially in the House of … Continued

Arab America Mourns Hate-Killings

Arab America Stands Unified Murder and mayhem in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio within 24 hours of each hate-killing have once again wracked our souls in pain and sorrow. 31 killed and many wounded; these people are sacrificial victims of what is in the case of El Paso, most probably a white supremacist hate … Continued

A Beginner’s Guide to Arab Terminology

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer It is important for people from all walks of life to understand exactly what is implied by their words. Terminology is especially important as it’s used in classifying a group of people; before using such language, it is important to be aware exactly of who your words encompass. Those … Continued

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