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Sheldon Adelson's Effect on Trump's Policies
Feb 27, 2019
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of events relating to the Palestine-Israel conflict, there have been ongoing efforts by different groups aiming to minimize the influence of the Israel lobby. What they don’t know though that they’re(...)
Teaching About Islam in Maryland School Upheld by Federal Court
Feb 27, 2019
A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 school year was recently contested by a Christian family in federal court. By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer A history lesson on(...)
Arab American National Museum Appoints New Director
Feb 25, 2019
Following a comprehensive international search, the leadership of ACCESS – the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States – proudly welcomes to their Arab American National Museum (AANM) a new director, Dr. Diana Abouali. At home in both North(...)
Arab American Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Oscar
Feb 24, 2019
History was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Best Actor Award winner was Egyptian-American Rami Malek for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody"--the first Coptic-Egyptian to receive an Oscar. “I am the son of immigrants(...)
Arab Identity--A Mirror of the Ebbs and Flows of Arab Unity
Feb 20, 2019
9 The Arab League of States in action in Cairo. By John Mason/Arab America/Contributing Writer Arab unity was perhaps at its height in the 7th century AD with the inception of the Arab Islamic Empire expansion beyond the Middle East(...)
Going Back in Time with Arab Music: Old is Gold
Feb 20, 2019
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times did you find yourself humming along with Umm-Kulthum’s songs? Or woke up to Fairouz’s morning songs played on the radio? Aren’t they the best companion with a nice hot cup of(...)
Islamic Organizations Fight for Muslim Communities
Feb 20, 2019
Photo by Islamic Relief by Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, an estimated 3.45 million Muslim Americans are living in an environment of hostility, where they are subjected to extremists, hate crimes, and discrimination in their everyday lives. Now more(...)
Delicious Nuts and the Health Benefits Arab Americans Adore
Feb 20, 2019
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer You can hardly find any Arab kitchen that doesn't serve or contain any form of nuts which have many uses. Arab Americans include nuts in main dishes, desserts, and even as a quick healthy(...)
It’s all About the Benjamins Baby
Feb 20, 2019
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump's sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence(...)
Andalusia's Crowning Glory - The Great Mosque of Cordoba
Feb 20, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba. Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its(...)
Why Arab Americans Look Forward to their Senior Years
Feb 20, 2019
Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is(...)
Rep. Omar Backlash: All Too Familiar to Arab Americans
Feb 13, 2019
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer This week, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attempted to break the dam on a discussion that has been held back for too long: the sanctity of Israel in our U.S. Congress, and the role of(...)4,892 Results (Page 286 of 408)