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Janet Jackson Shows Off Baby Bump at Age 50

Oct 13, 2016

BY: Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer After months of being discrete, American pop icon Janet Jackson has gone public with her big news. Initially reported several months ago, Janet Jackson said she was postponing her tour to start a family with Qatari husband, Wissam(...)

13 Must-Have Memories from an Arab Wedding

Oct 12, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Indian couples are opening up their weddings to visitors from around the world. For a fee, people from other countries can travel to India to observe a traditional Indian wedding. Couples have begun doing this to(...)

Ashura: The Historic, Nutritious, and Religious Dessert

Oct 12, 2016

BY: Noura Anwar/Ambassador Blogger As I check the Islamic calendar, I find that it is the day of Ashura. To celebrate with my family, I decided to cook the popular dessert for that special day, Ashura pudding. Looking back to(...)

Trump and Clinton Tell Muslims to "Report" What They See

Oct 12, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Islamophobia and Syrian refugees were topics of discussion once again at the presidential debate on Sunday night. The dispute over Muslim immigration began when Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton suggested that Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric was undermining allied(...)

Trump's Inflammatory Remarks May Empower School Bullies

Oct 12, 2016

BY:Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer The 2016 election has been focused on hot button issues that find strong opposition and support, including immigration and foreign policy. Both the media and general public have taken notice on key moments, such as the candidate’s(...)

After Restrictive Moratorium Lifted, Mosque Building Plans Proceed

Oct 6, 2016

BY: Roman Johnson/Ambassador Blogger Enjoying religious freedom is a right extended to all Americans, but some individuals feel this freedom does not apply equally to all. Amid this struggle for religious freedom, a mosque based in Doraville, Georgia has been(...)

Rima Fakih Announces Pregnancy on the Cover of Marie Claire Arabia

Oct 6, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Former Miss USA Rima Fakih announced her pregnancy on the latest cover of Marie Claire Arabia. Fakih shows off her baby bump while wearing a red dress in the October issue. Back in May, Fakih married(...)

Is the MENA Checkbox Good or Bad for Arab Americans?

Oct 5, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer and Marissa Ovassapian/Contributing Writer The Obama Administration and the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday proposed the addition of a new ethnic category on the U.S. Census for people of Middle East(...)

America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 7

Oct 5, 2016

Baladi Festival On the Golden Coast BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer The romantic city of Santa Barbara on the beautiful California coast is a mecca for tourism as well as the home of one of the campuses of the University of(...)

10 Essential Arabic-Language Products For Kids in School

Oct 5, 2016

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The back-to-school season is here, which brings its own challenges and a new routine. As a parent, I want to establish a routine that is reliable and easy to follow for my Arab American child. It(...)

Michigan's Chaldean Community Discusses Freedom of Religion in the Middle East

Oct 5, 2016

BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger Tina Ramirez is the president and founder of Hardwired, an organization that provides legal guidance for victims of religious oppression. Ramirez visited Michigan’s Chaldean Community Foundation on Thursday to discuss with leaders her upcoming trip to(...)

The Glass Makers Of Syria Have A History As Old As Time

Oct 5, 2016

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer "Look! Look! See how the glass-blowers are making beautiful bottles and vases?" My daughter was excited as she watched the Syrian craftsmen fashioning delicate glass works of art at the Dubai Shopping Festival Fair in the(...)