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Trump Vows to Increase Surveillance on American Muslims and Mosques
Jun 14, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/ Contributing Writer In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando this past weekend, Americans of all ethnicities, age, sexual orientations, and political affiliations are expressing their condolences to the families of the victims of the attack(...)
Trump Attacks Syrian Refugees in Addressing Orlando Shooting
Jun 14, 2016
BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/Contributing Writer Following the recent shootings in Orlando, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addressed America’s foreign policy regulations today. In his speech, he chose to target the recent flow of Syrian refugees as a prevalent reason behind(...)
Why us? Another shooting by a sociopath and Arab Americans are blamed... Again
Jun 13, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer America has witnessed another mass shooting. Since the shooter was Muslim, there has been an outpour of condemnations by American Muslim and Arab American organizations, such as CAIR, ACLR, and ACCESS. Arab America stands in solidarity(...)
#RumiWasntWhite - Hollywood Continues to Whitewash Films
Jun 13, 2016
BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer Recent news sources say that the writer of the box office hit film, The Gladiator, David Franzoni, wants to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as poet Jalaluddin al-Rumi, and Robert Downey Jr. as Shams of Tabriz, Rumi’s(...)
I’m a gay man. Don’t use an attack on my community as an excuse for Islamophobia.
Jun 13, 2016
German Lopez Vox.com Like other gay Americans on Sunday, I woke up to the news of the mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, with absolute horror. My immediate reaction was to turn to my sleeping husband and(...)
Arab America Helps to Feed Washington, DC
Jun 11, 2016
On Monday, June 5, Arab America announced its 2016 Ramadan campaign, "Hummus for the Homeless." It partnered with Catholic Charities to achieve its modest help during the holy month of Ramadan. Every Friday during Ramadan, we are serving the homeless of Washington, DC.(...)
American Delivery Service Supports Local Palestinian Businesses
Jun 10, 2016
BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer Growing from the recent boom in subscription goods services, PalBox is a fair trade and 501(c)(3) organization that sends organic and cultural Palestinian goods in a quarterly box. Half of all proceeds from purchases of PalBox benefit(...)
Study on Mediterranean Food Shows Better Weight Loss Results
Jun 10, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer A Spanish research paper entitled PREDIMED recently released results from a five-year study that is surprising people all over the world. The study examined the effect of a Mediterranean diet on the bodyweight and waist circumference(...)
Cornel West Objects to Israeli Occupation of Palestine in DNC Platform Committee
Jun 10, 2016
In an unprecedented discussion during the Democratic National Convention platform-writing committee hearing, Dr. Cornel West responded to Rep. Robert Wexler's justification for Israel's occupation. Dr. West respectfully pushed back from this justification, saying the occupation is a very real part(...)
Muhammad Ali: His Funeral and the Greater Arab World
Jun 10, 2016
By: Eugene Smith/Contributing Writer Muhammad Ali’s deeds reverberated in America’s conscious as emblematic of freedom, redemption, and an unwavering commitment to justice. He was prone to controversy, yet he never wavered from his principles. In his old age he rose(...)
Elaph 15th Anniversary Reception Hosted by Arab America and NUSACC
Jun 10, 2016
On June 2, Arab America and NUSACC hosted a reception at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to honor the 15th Anniversary of Arabic newspaper, Elaph, and its founder Othman al-Omeir. Elaph was founded under the principles of free(...)
Michigan Student Facing Anti-Arab Harassment and Slurs #HummusHaters
Jun 10, 2016
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the(...)3,546 Results (Page 273 of 296)