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Has Arabic Language Become Arabs’ Modern Curse?
Aug 6, 2017
Source: Huffington Post By: George Batah, Contributor The Arabic language has always been the jewel of that culture. In the modern era, it has also become its curse. The beauty of the words is what counts - the content is(...)Jack Shaheen and Hollywood Arabs
Aug 6, 2017
Source: GreaterKashimr By: Aijaz Zaka Syed In the passing of Jack Shaheen, the distinguished Arab American author, academic and lifelong crusader for truth, the Arab world has lost a true champion and voice of reason. Born to Lebanese Christian immigrant(...)Mashrou’ Leila and the Night Club’s Political Power
Aug 6, 2017
Source: The New Yorker By:Elias Muhanna Hamed Sinno, the lead singer and lyricist of the Lebanese group Mashrou’ Leila, may be the most prominent gay musician in the Arab world. KARIM SAHIB On a recent breezeless afternoon, I met two(...)Muslim journalist shares details of racist attack she faced while flying
Aug 5, 2017
A passenger told her to kill herself. Source: Step Feed By: Mariam Nabbout With the alarming rise of Islamophobia in recent months, Muslims around the world have become subject to horrific racist attacks both online and off. The latest victim? Muslim Journalist, speaker(...)Water deal tightens Israel's control over Palestinians
Aug 5, 2017
Source: Aljazeera By: Dalia Hatuqa Agreement fails to address the fundamental concept of water as a shared resource, critics say. The deal increases the amount of water that the PA can buy from Israel, but does not increase Palestinian access(...)The American Dream thrives among Midwestern Muslims
Aug 5, 2017
Source: Washington Examiner By: Timothy P. Carney "America Was Never Great" caught on as a slogan in some circles of the Left as a counter to Donald Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again." The New Republic and Black Lives Matter activist(...)This blind Muslim refugee just graduated from Cambridge. His story will inspire you. He was born totally blind in Iraq.
Aug 5, 2017
Source: Step Feed By: Rayana Khalaf/Contributor Allan Hennessy is a name you will want to always keep in mind for a daily dose of motivation. He is blind, Muslim, gay, and a refugee. He has broken free of the limitations typically associated with(...)Lebanese American Richard Ashooh Confirmed as Assistant Commerce Secretary
Aug 4, 2017
Photo credit: www.nh1.com On Thursday, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed former Republican congressional candidate, Lebanese American Rich Ashooh, of New Hampshire to be assistant commerce secretary heading up export administration. Ashooh is the second Arab American to be appointed in(...)Study Shows American Attitudes on Arabs & Muslims Divided Along Political Party Lines
Aug 4, 2017
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer A new study released on Monday by the Arab American Institute (AAI) revealed Americans’ attitudes towards both Arabs and Muslims are sharply divided along political party lines with democrats harboring a more favorable view of them(...)Civil rights leagues honor UM chancellor, justice
Aug 4, 2017
Source: The Detroit News By: Sarah Rahal Detroit — Two men honored in an annual justice awards ceremony Tuesday shared similar traits: concern for equality and justice, and involvement in community issues. The Third Annual Justice Awards Tribute, hosted by the(...)How a Non-Arab Anthropologist Helped Me Understand the Arab World
Aug 2, 2017
LEFT-HANDED IN AN ISLAMIC WORLD: An Anthropologist's Journey into the Middle East By John Mason Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: NAP/VELLUM (January 25, 2017) Buy on AMAZON By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer The Arab world. To some, it is an enigma. To others yet,(...)Response from DHS Regarding George Selim's Departure
Aug 2, 2017
The following statement is a response Arab America received from the Department of Homeland Security, regarding Arab American George Selim's departure. 1. What was the nature surrounding Mr. Selim's resignation? While it was his decision to leave, George had always(...)4,264 Results (Page 282 of 356)