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Go topHis Eminence Metropolitan Joseph received the news of the most recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, on the heels of the shooting in Gilroy, California, while making pastoral visits to the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West. His Eminence strongly condemns these evil acts of violence against innocent people and … Continued
“Let Us Share Our Commonality, but also Celebrate Our Differences.” That was my opening remark in a speech back in 2007 to an assemblage of Arab-Americans, both Christian and Muslim, at the inaugural Unity Dinner of the Arab-American Religious Leaders of Greater Chicago (ARC). Still today, some people say that Christians and Muslims who emigrated … Continued
By: Michael Warren/Arab America Contributing Writer We often base our opinion about other people or phenomena on widely held stereotypes. Perhaps, you do, too? The Arab region extends from North Africa to Asia all the way to the Persian Gulf. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Mediterranean Sea in the … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer “[I]nformation [on citizenship] is also relevant to administering our elections. Some states may want to draw state and local legislative districts based upon the voter-eligible population.” In two sentences, Donald Trump, in a Rose Garden press conference about ending the Administration’s pursuit of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, confirmed … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer In the two weeks since the Supreme Court decided the Administration’s reasoning for including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census was invalid, chaos has ensued as the Department of Justice and the president have shared conflicting information with the public and with the courts about what comes next. Most … Continued
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The United States is a country said to be built by immigrants; if we forgo the early version of it. Intermixed ethnic groups and nationalities continue to develop the country’s reputation for hyphenated identities colorfully. The immigration influx, which witnessed exponential increases in the 1800s, is arguably … Continued
One-of-a-kind Ramadan Tradition, the most Elegant Iftar in America, brings Together Leaders from all Walks of Life “During this holy month, we reassess our humanity, and we reassess our humility. During Ramadan, we also reassess our ethics and morality.” — Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat In the final days of Ramadan, the holy month observed by … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Little is known about the true lives of Arab American women in the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, many of their accomplishments and contributions to society are overshadowed by stereotypes arising from the media. As evidenced by the following women, there is a drive in the Arab … Continued
It goes without saying that the U.S. government has for years favored Israeli interests over those of the Palestinian people. The American-Israeli alliance is a very powerful one, and this coupled with strong support from the extensive American Jewish community tends to result in support of Israel being a sort of litmus test for ambitious … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As Arab Americans continue to confront challenges, both new and ongoing, collective response is required to move the community forward. An attitude of cooperation has long served the community well, and recent successes are a testament to the power of collective action. In the last few months alone, Arab … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was a revolutionary writer who has written many books that are politically and socially groundbreaking until today. He is considered the world’s best poet and his poems have been used in songs, speeches, and movies. Here are some facts about him that you might not … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you and around the world can help to open your eyes to other people of other … Continued
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