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Go topProtest Banner Encouraging the Boycott of Israeli Companies. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In the face of the ongoing war in Gaza, individuals from around the world are searching for ways to encourage a ceasefire and show support to Palestinians. One particular approach is the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) … Continued
This is the nineteenth in 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. Contributing writer, John Mason depicts our nineteenth pathbreaker, Edward Wadie Said. A Palestinian American, he was born in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period in 1935 to parents Wadie and Hilda Said, a business family. Said is a renowned scholar, literary critic, political activist, ad musician. As a professor of literature at Columbia University, he is known as one of the founders of postcolonial studies, a school of thought which is highly critical of the ill effects of western colonialism.
Photo Credits: Doctors Without Borders By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Seeking Humanity On October 7th, Hamas carried out an attack against Israel’s occupation, drawing immediate international attention. As communities all over the world grieve, civilians in the Gaza Strip are left to grapple with the aftermath. In Gaza, hospitals, churches and even … Continued
The Internet and the War. Photo: WikiMedia By: Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction In the early morning of Saturday October 7, fighters from Gaza had took control of the Beit Hanoun crossing—the only route through which Gaza residents could reach the rest of Palestine. Soon, information spread across social media that the wall Israel had … Continued
Photo: Samanews By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East, the traditional and iconic head coverings known as the Palestinian keffiyeh and the Jordanian shemagh have become significant symbols and representation of identity, culture, and resistance. They have moved beyond their utilitarian origins as head protection against the harsh winter and … Continued
By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer I am shocked and perturbed by Hamas. I do not accept its approach or conduct in war. Hamas’s October 7 attack on several communities in south Israel violated the rules of war; the attack was a war crime. There is no moral justification for acts of … Continued
Samira Jabeur has made headlines, she is the first Arab ranked top 10 professional tennis players in the world and ranked No. 1 in Tunisia. Samira started off as a small girl with a racket and big dreams in the small town of Ksar Hellal, Tunisia. She began playing tennis at the age of three and has trained ever since. Despite the challenges she faced she continued to play her favorite sport eventually participating in the French Open that set her dream into a lucrative career. She hopes her image and story of success motivates other Arab and Tunisian girls to never give up on their dream.
This is the eighteenth in 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. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our seventeenth pathbreaker, Cherien Dabis. A Palestinian American, she was born in Omaha, Nebraska, her physician father being of Palestinian descent and her mother from Salt, Jordan. She is a critically acclaimed and award winning Palestinian American film and television director, writer, and actor dedicated to telling complex authentic stories about under and misrepresented communities.
Photo Credits: One Nation UK By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America stands unwavering in its support for Palestinians during these distressing times. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the unjustifiable tragedy unfolding in the region. Each passing day witnesses the loss of innocent lives, many of which are … Continued
Media Perception. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Media bias is a subject that has garnered widespread attention in public discussions for quite some time. It’s widely acknowledged that even the most trusted and supposedly unbiased news sources often exhibit some degree of bias. But there’s a bigger problem at … Continued
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian folklore connects the history, traditions, and culture of the Palestinian’s with a rich, vibrant, and diverse tapestry. Palestinian folklore reflects the resilient and strong spirit of a people committed to preserving their history and heritage despite the numerous pressures and difficulties they face … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The October 7th surprise and massive attack on Israel by Hamas militants resulted in the tragic, violent death of hundreds of innocent civilians at a scope that Israel has not witnessed in its 75 years of existence. In retaliation, Israel has unleashed its sophisticated and well-equipped war … Continued
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