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How Hard is it for an Arab or Muslim American to Run for Office?

Jun 6, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer The misconceptions and challenges that nearly all Muslim-Americans face in their daily lives affect you no matter where you are or what you're doing. Whether you're a student or a professional, as an Arab(...)

Bahbah: Can the Palestinians Outsmart the Israelis?

Jun 6, 2018

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Strategic thinking requires the weaker party to think of ingenious ways to overcome the strengths of their stronger party. Those ways might appear on the surface of it to be simple and logical. (...)

11 Influential Arab American Social Media Influencers

Jun 6, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer As time progresses and technology advances, the internet, specifically through social media, has become a platform for many to explore and to share their interests and talents with others. Many of the most influential(...)

Do you Know the Largest Non-Arab Ethnicity in the Arab World?

Jun 6, 2018

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The Berbers of North Africa comprise a large number of people. While the Berbers, distinguished by their non-Arab indigenous language, were at one time more numerous than Arabs, they are now a minority. The(...)

What are Arab Americans Gearing Up to Do this Summer?

Jun 6, 2018

Written By: Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing Writer The idea of summer vacation is a sacred thing for Arabs and Arab Americans. Because summer is typically off for students in schools and colleges, they are conditioned to have their summer(...)

The Splendor of Marrakesh

Jun 6, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Situated in the middle of a fertile plain and incorporating many enclosed and open gardens, Marrakesh is surrounded by huge olive, orange and palm orchards, and is overshadowed by the snow-peaked 4,177 m (13,700(...)

Palestine, Jerusalem, and Iran

May 30, 2018

By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction. Following a surprise invitation to attend an all-expenses-paid trip to the 6th International New Horizon Conference (about al-Quds, i.e. Jerusalem), I arrived in Mashhad, Iran on May 11, 2018. From the 12th(...)

Mohamed Salah--Soccer Superhero: A Positive Role Model for his Faith

May 30, 2018

Mohamed Saleh, soccer superstar By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Mohamed Salah’s fans in the United Kingdom city of Liverpool are absolutely giddy about him and his winning style of play. His behavior on and off the field is exemplary(...)

Meet the Arab America Ambassadors Who Are Making an Impact!

May 30, 2018

By: Haya Bacharouch, Arab America Ambassador/Blogger The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America's effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans and the(...)

BDS Supporters Jubilant as Shakira Announces She will not Perform in Israel

May 30, 2018

By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer BDS supporters of a boycott against Israel were jubilant on social media yesterday as it was announced that pop superstar, Shakira, will not sing in Israel this summer. Lebanese over the top hitmaker, Shakira, faced a(...)

We Support Free Speech

May 30, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Just a few days ago a bill was introduced to Congress that challenges our First Amendment protected right of free speech. The bicameral bill known as the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 aims to(...)

M’nazaleh--Roasted Eggplant with Lamb or Chicken

May 30, 2018

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that the Greek word Moussaka comes from the Arabic word “musaqqa‘ah” which means chilled? The reason this dish is called “chilled” is that you can eat it cold and it tastes(...)