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Go topBy: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The mood among Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies is bent on punishing President Joe Biden for his one-sided and naked support of Israel in its war on Gaza by refraining from voting to reelect him in the upcoming presidential elections in 2024. Biden has: Biden’s … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer There are some strong signs that we are close to a ceasefire in Gaza. The votes in the United Nations Security Council on December 8 were telling. Israel does not have much more time to continue the military operation. Tel Aviv’s image in the world community has taken a … Continued
UN Arabic Language Day, commemorated annually on December 18, traces its roots to the initiative established by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010. This observance aims “to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization.” December … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer What’s the world’s fascination with dead, dying, and orphaned children? Wait, before you condemn what seems to be callousness. My point is this: our focus is on the exclusion of those children’s fathers, uncles, and big brothers. Intentional or not. Fascination or fixation, it’s basically the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer Officials in the US Administration are gradually developing courage in confronting Israel about the nature of its War in Gaza. On December 2, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned the Israeli Defense Forces against the continuation of excessive and indiscriminate shelling in Gaza, a strategy assumed to contribute to … Continued
Photo Credits: Mohammed El-Kurd event By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the discourse surrounding the Palestine-Israel conflict, the influence of pro-Palestinian lecturers and intellectuals has been notably profound. Starting with the tenure of Edward Said at Columbia University and extending to the present prominence of figures like Mohammed El-Kurd, these individuals have … Continued
By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Recently, Maroc Hebdo, a French-language Moroccan weekly political magazine, reported that both Starbucks, the American coffee giant, and H&M, the renowned Swedish clothing brand, are prepared to permanently close their doors in Morocco on December 15 of 2023. Closures Assumed to be the Consequence of Boycotts The … Continued
An incident had taken place on social media, the culprit Instagram, a user claimed that his biography, written in Arabic, was auto- translated to “Palestinian terrorist.” Given Meta’s long history of anti- Palestinian sentiment, journalists and activists claiming Palestinian censorship are now questioning whether the mistranslation was an incident or a calculated event.
This is the twenty-fifth 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. Our twenty-fifth pathbreaker is Rami Kashou, a Palestinian American born in Jerusalem, raised in Ramallah, trained in the U.S., and known for his fashion design for such celebrities as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Queen Rania of Jordan. A deep sense of his Palestinian heritage is seen in his designs and his avid support of Palestinians. As contributing writer, John Mason writes, Rami is actively involved in initiatives aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue about the challenges faced by Palestinians. Furthermore, he advocates for justice, human rights, and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By: Zayna Salloum / Arab America Contributing Writer As the holiday season draws near, we have found it increasingly challenging to embrace the joyful spirit of Christmas while being aware of the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Each passing day feels like a recurring cycle of sorrow and violence, witnessing a distressing live portrayal of … Continued
By: Stephanie Abraham / Arab America Contributing Writer Christmas has been canceled in the Holy Land. Decorations that have hung for years in Bethlehem have been taken down, parades will not take place, and streets typically overflowing with tourists are empty. Thus, the cultural and religious holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ will … Continued
Prepared By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist OCTOBER 7 – NOVEMBER 29, 2023 KILLED: 1 OUT OF EVERY 158 GAZA CIVILIANS CHILDREN AND WOMEN KILLED IN THE GAZA WAR WOUNDED AND MISSING CIVILIANS IN GAZA DESTROYED JOURNALISTS About the Author: Bishara A Bahbah is Arab America’s featured columnist. He is the former vice … Continued
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