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Faith Hill Butchers Zuhair Murad's Name at Grammys
Feb 13, 2017
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Contributor Writer All the biggest names in music came out Sunday night to celebrate the 59th Annual Grammy Award Ceremony. While many A-list stars were flaunting their ravishing couture gowns, there were plenty of celebrities dressed up by(...)
Lebanese Designer Zuhair Murad Takes Over the Grammys Red Carpet
Feb 13, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Awards season continues to shine a light on Arab designers, who have taken over the Red Carpet this year. Unfortunately, the usual long list of Arab designers making statements at the awards show was small because(...)
Controversy Stirs After American Raid on Yemen
Feb 13, 2017
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Conflict between the U.S. and Yemen reached new heights last week. After the January 28 U.S. black ops operation in Yemen, the media and Congress are debating whether the deadly event was successful or not. The(...)
GOP Congressman Insists There is No Group Motivating White Terrorism
Feb 13, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) explained how he believes white terrorist attacks are "one-offs" that the government can’t do anything about on Tuesday morning. In the midst of President Trump's travel ban and spoken condemnation of radical(...)
Lebanese American Fitness Model Maya Nassar Talks About Empowering Women, Setting Goals and Defying Stereotypes
Feb 10, 2017
BY: Nynke Burggraaff/Contributing Writer Who says Arab women aren’t emancipated? Lebanese American fitness model Maya Nassar was endorsed by the Lebanese government to compete on behalf of the country in international female body building competitions. By competing in this mostly male(...)
Amal Clooney is Expecting Twins
Feb 10, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Lebanese human rights attorney, Amal Clooney, is pregnant with twins, according to The Talk with Julie Chen. The CBS talk show host confirmed on Thursday that Amal, 39, and husband George Clooney, 55, are expecting their(...)
Once Upon a Time: The Reality and Power of Truth
Feb 9, 2017
BY: Leila Diab/Contributing Writer and Freelance Journalist Once upon a time, in the land of African kings and queens, cultural spiritual rituals and civil prosperity coveted their society. Their artistic expression in the arts, poetry, and honed talents ascended into one(...)
Double Standards With Religious Terrorism
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer When does an act of terror define a religion with long-standing values and traditions? Acts of violence from individuals in the name of religion have occurred for centuries throughout the world. The Thirty Years Roman War,(...)
New Senate Bill Could Punish Arab and Muslim Organizations
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Since the inauguration of Donald Trump, Muslim politics and Islamophobia have quickly become two of the most discussed topics in the nation. A perceived war between the West and the Muslim world have been moved to(...)
The Statue of Liberty was Modeled After an Arab Woman
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Since signing executive orders banning all citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, President Trump has given a new life to the Statue of Liberty, an undeniable symbol of freedom for new immigrants reaching the shores of America(...)
Arab Americans Voice Their Support for Trump’s Immigration Ban
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Syrian American Trump supporters are sticking to their guns. Across the country, these Arab Americans are speaking up in favor of President Trump and his national security measures. In West Palm Beach, Florida, Anton Alzein, a(...)
Djerba - Tunisia's Isle Of Forgetfulness
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer No different from Ulysses, who some authors have described as Djerba’s first tourist, a traveller will find the people of this Tunisian isle friendly and hospitable. From the first day of a visit, the delightful charms(...)4,148 Results (Page 292 of 346)