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Are the Iran Sanctions an Attempt to Eliminate Palestine?
Nov 7, 2018
US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal on May 8, 2018. By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Question: How Do You Spell ZOG? Answer: U.S.A. ZOG?(...)
Ibn Khaldun, the Arab Philosopher who Continues to Amaze the World
Nov 7, 2018
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It was in the spring of 1961 when I was strolling down the Avenue, Habib Bourguiba, one of the main boulevards in Tunis, Tunisia’s capital when I saw a statue of Ibn Khaldun. At(...)
Popular Sesame Confection of the Levant Gets a Flavor Twist for Fall
Nov 7, 2018
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When my mother was a young girl living in Palestine, chocolates and other candies were a luxury. So she ate halawa, (also known as halva) a sweetened sesame seed paste confection that almost has(...)
A Brief History of Arab American Political Participation
Nov 7, 2018
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer The issue of Arab American political participation is especially important in wake of the midterms yesterday. Arab Americans haven’t always had the opportunity of feeling represented, because of prejudices within the U.S. society. Historically(...)
Jerusalem--A Most Sacred City: Battered and Torn for Centuries
Nov 7, 2018
An older painting of Jerusalem underscores the complexities of Jerusalem--the Dome of the Rock, a key Islamic monument and, at its foot, the Jewish Wailing Wall By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Jerusalem is a city that regional powers in(...)
George Hincapie Rides for Racism but George Zeidan Ran for Freedom
Nov 2, 2018
By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Huh? George Hincapie, a former professional bicycle racer, heavily promotes his sale and use of Israeli-made Everysight Raptor Smart Glasses. They're the US $649 eyewear designed to allow the biker to utilize a Heads-Up(...)
Arab Americans and Muslims for Pittsburgh: Supporting Jews After Terrorist Attack
Oct 31, 2018
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the Pittsburgh Synagogue tragedy, Arab Americans and Muslims across the country have come forth with statements and initiatives of solidarity for the Jewish lives lost. The Terrorist Attack in Pittsburgh(...)
An Early Feminist: Al-Kahina, 7th Century North African Queen--Fact or Fancy?
Oct 31, 2018
A representation of al-Kahina By: John Mason, Arab America Contributing Writer A female leader from a Berber or Amazigh tribe in North Africa, al-Kahina, has a long history going back 14 centuries. She supposedly led the North African resistance to(...)
News Flash: Does your Police Department Receive Israeli Police Training?
Oct 31, 2018
By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer News Flash! Durham, N.C. Bans Israeli Police Training Why is this News? Because Israel, often through its armed forces, trains American police. April 16, 2018, the Durham, NC city council resolution stated it was(...)
Falafel Galore
Oct 31, 2018
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing writer Falafel were probably first prepared in ancient Egypt and, from that era, they have remained that country's national food. Called ta’mia - the only place in the world where they are not known as(...)
Trump Scapegoats Arabs in Migrant Crisis
Oct 31, 2018
Photo: BBC By Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer On October 22nd, President Donald Trump tweeted about the Central American migrant caravans, stating that “sadly, it looks like Mexico’s Police and Military are unable to stop the Caravan heading to the(...)
Ya Arab America, It's Urgent: Yalla Vote!
Oct 31, 2018
#YallaVote volunteers register voters in South Carolina. Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer On November 6th, Americans will head to the polls en masse for the final day of voting in the 2018 Midterm Election. Undoubtedly, there is a lot at(...)4,030 Results (Page 223 of 336)