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Arab Americans March on Airports Across the U.S. to Protest Trump's Executive Orders

Feb 1, 2017

BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Ambassador Blogger and Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Amidst a week of uncertainty and fear following President Trump’s executive orders banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees from Syria, an outpouring of support for immigrants has swept across many of(...)

American Masochism: Moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Feb 1, 2017

BY: Richard Habib/Ambassador Blogger Recently, major American news organizations have characterized President Trump’s initiative to relocate the United States embassy from Tel Aviv (in Israel proper) to Jerusalem as “controversial” because the city is recognized by the entire world, including(...)

10 Arabic Language Products for Toddlers

Feb 1, 2017

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The earlier you start teaching and using a second language, the more embedded it becomes in your child’s routine. Toddler years are perfect for introducing the Arabic language as a first or second language. The majority(...)

Arab Beauty Naturally: An Exploration of Ancient Egyptian Beauty Practices

Feb 1, 2017

BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger Beauty care rituals have been common throughout all cultures of the world for thousands of years, including hair, face, and body care, as well as makeup practices. Local herbs, spices, flowers, barks, clays, minerals, air, light,(...)

The Balearic Islands’ Handicrafts Live On

Feb 1, 2017

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer  “It’s that time again! You know what I hate most in going away on a trip? It’s buying gifts to take back for daughters who have everything!” I remarked to a friend during our last day(...)

22 People and Products America Would Miss if Trump's Ban on Muslim-Majority Countries Had Always Been in Place

Jan 27, 2017

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer If President Trump’s ban on refugees and migrants from Muslim-majority countries always existed, America’s Middle Eastern and North African population would be miniscule. As the shock of the executive orders hits the Arab American population, we(...)

On His First Day in Office, Texas State Rep Sends Letters to Mosques, Asks Them to Renounce Sharia #HummusHaters

Jan 26, 2017

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(...)

16 Problems Every Arab Kid Can Relate To

Jan 25, 2017

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Growing up in an Arab American household has its quirks. Children quickly learn that their family is not like most others because, while endearing, Arab social norms can cause a few problems as a kid. But(...)

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Banning Refugees and Citizens from Arab Countries

Jan 25, 2017

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer President Trump is expected to sign executive orders today that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens from the Middle East and North Africa. In a tweet he sent(...)

Feeling Protected by Trump, Israel Announces Largest Settlement Plan in Recent Years

Jan 25, 2017

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Just days after President Trump took office, Israel announced on Tuesday the construction of 2,500 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on(...)

PART II: Syria - The Fountainhead of Western Civilization

Jan 25, 2017

Note: This is the first chapter to a book that I am in the process of writing about Syria and was written before destruction descended on the country from all over the world. When terrorism is curtailed, hopefully the whole(...)

America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Final Episode

Jan 25, 2017

The National Arab Orchestra and Living up to the Name BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer When the word national is part of a name, the usual expectation is that the named entity is large and government-sponsored, such as the National Endowment(...)

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