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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Justin Amash

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This is the fifty-first 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 fifty-first pathbreaker is Justin Amash, a lawyer and politician who has served Michiganders in the Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. Contributing writer, John Mason reports that he is the child of a Palestinian Christian father and a Syrian Christian mother, who immigrated to the U.S. Justin is a principled politician who is difficult to pigeonhole by his party affiliation since he roots his support of issues in his understanding of constitutional law. He supports Palestinians in Gaza, where several of his relatives have been killed in the war.

From Tradition to Triumph of Michael Rafidi

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By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued

Biden is Following Trump’s Footsteps on Palestine 

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By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the conflict in Gaza, the West Bank, and the rapidly escalating situation in the Israel-Lebanon border areas, the Biden administration is fixated on Arabs normalizing relations with Israel. It is not surprising that Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, MI, informed Biden last week that the president “has … Continued

Gaza and Gazans Can’t Disappear 

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By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Do you sense that there is less and less news reaching us from the occupied Palestinian territories, expressly from Gaza? Do you feel what I fear: – that moral outrage by the world public has been spent? That those millions of creative, passionate calls for a ceasefire … Continued

Dajaj Murraq – Chicken Stew

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By: Arab America Contributing Writer Habeeb Salloum Murraq is a very popular aromatic chicken stew in the United Arab Emirates. During Ramadan, it is one of the most popular dishes served because of the variety of nutrients found in it.  A traditional dish once served on a large platter and eaten by hand, it is … Continued

1958 Lebanon: Cold War and Sectarian Unrest

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By: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a watershed point in Middle Eastern history and Cold War politics as a whole. From May to October 1958, Lebanon was on the verge of civil war, torn between pro-Western and pro-Arab nationalist movements and highly affected by the worldwide conflict between … Continued

Sadaqua: Free Water and Charity Through Advertising

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By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Sadaqua is a new and innovative project in Saudi Arabia and the UAE that merges sustainability, advertising, and charity by providing free drinking water in eco-friendly aluminum bottles. Founded by young Moroccan entrepreneur Sami Al Uariachi and his partner Dr. Siraj in Montreal, Canada, their goal … Continued

Juneteenth: Celebrating the Greatest Ascent – The Freeing of a Slave

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By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of the Arab world is one plagued with colonialism and imperialism. African Americans can relate to this struggle against oppressive rule. By acknowledging these parallels, Arab Americans can find deeper connections and solidarity with the African American community, especially in celebrating Juneteenth. History and Importance … Continued

All for Nothing: The Iran-Iraq War

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer While Iraq and Iran might be relatively peaceful neighbors today, this wasn’t always the case. From 1980 to 1988, Iraq under Saddam Hussein and Iran under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini engaged in a terrible struggle for supremacy in the Middle East. Having started out as an Iraqi-invasion of … Continued

The Far-Reaching Consequences of an All-Out Israel-Hezbollah War

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By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure to restore security to the border area with Lebanon. Close to 60,000 Israeli residents have evacuated the area to avoid the reach of Hezbollah’s missiles, rockets, and drones. On the Lebanese side of the border, a larger number of … Continued

Civil Rights and Legal Challenges Faced by Arab Americans

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By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer The United States’ cultural, economic, and social fabric has benefited greatly from the contributions of Arab Americans. Despite their accomplishments, they encounter many difficulties and prejudice, particularly when it comes to civil rights. The legal challenges and civil rights concerns that Arab Americans are faced with are examined … Continued

Jordan’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations Highlight Nation’s Progress and Unity

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Jordan recently celebrated a monumental milestone, marking the 25th anniversary of King Abdullah II’s coronation with a series of grand events and festivities. The silver jubilee celebration, held on June 9 in Amman, highlighted the nation’s progress, unity, and unwavering spirit. Citizens gathered in the prestigious 8th Circle Area to express their love and support for the Hashemite leaders, creating an atmosphere filled with pride and patriotism. This event showcased Jordan’s achievements and reinforced its position on the global stage as a beacon of progress and stability, despite the challenges Jordan faces.

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