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Arab America Presents: #FalafelFighters with 12 Legislators Fighting For Arab Americans
Aug 10, 2016
In response to the popular series #HummusHaters, which highlights those who vilify the Arab American community and calls on them to try a taste of our culture, Arab America presents #FalafelFighters. Those who fight against anti-Arab bigotry, Islamophobia, and discrimination towards(...)
Arabs Make Historic Impression at the Rio Olympics
Aug 10, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer Since Friday, as the world turned its attention to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics, audiences have been able to witness historic Arab participation in the games. After months of anticipation for Brazil’s(...)
Muhammad Mftah Al-Fituri: The Arab-African Poet Of African Renewal
Aug 10, 2016
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer "How can a white man enslave my land? How can he enslave my yesterday and tomorrow? I am black and Africa is for me, not the intruding(...)
Commemorating the Life of Mahmoud Darwish: A Poet of Resistance
Aug 9, 2016
BY: Mary Elbanna/Contributing Writer Mahmoud Darwish (1941 - 2008) is an award-winning Palestinian poet born in the village al-Birweh in Galilee, Palestine. When Darwish was six, he and his family were forced to flee Palestine as refugees during the start(...)
A Restaurant Owned by Arab Americans: Sasha Obama’s New Workplace
Aug 8, 2016
BY: Mary Elbanna/Contributing Writer Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of President Barack Obama has recently been spotted taking on a new summer job at a restaurant in Martha’s Vineyard. An Arab American named Joseph Moujabber owns the restaurant –Nancy’s Restaurant(...)
Arab American Businessman Named to Trump's Economic Advising Council
Aug 8, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer With only three months until the Presidential Election, Republican Nominee Donald Trump has confronted several obstacles confronting his campaign. This week’s Trump controversy comes from the naming of his economic advisory council, which is comprised of(...)
Arab America Poll: For whom would you VOTE for president?
Aug 8, 2016
Are you engaged in the presidential campaign? Are you looking to sound-off your support or frustration for a particular candidate? This is your chance! Arab America wants to know who you support for president. Just click the link below and(...)
Gaza through a different lens
Aug 8, 2016
By Ghada Al-Haddad We Are Not Numbers Ibrahim Faraj As the notable American photographer Aaron Siskind once said, “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.” And indeed it is, especially in the war-torn, blockaded, misunderstood Gaza(...)
"Botched" Star Dr. Paul Nassif Does the Dabke
Aug 5, 2016
BY: Tamara Wong-Azaiez/Contributing Writer “Botched” is an American Television show centered on the mishaps of plastic surgery and the surgeons who fix the mistakes. The show features two doctors who help people recover from surgery mishaps. One of the doctors(...)
Black Lives Matter Endorses BDS, Says Israel Perpetuates "Genocide"
Aug 5, 2016
BY: Alexa George/Contributing Writer On Monday, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement staged a protest in New York and its platform announced that it is endorsing the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. With over 50 black-led organizations in(...)
Journalist Misses the Point on Arab Americans
Aug 5, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On August 3, Nancy Kaffer published an article entitled “How the GOP Lost Arab-American Voters” in Politico Magazine. The article examines the history of Arab Americans as a voting bloc, who were once a “sought-after” demographic(...)
Some of The Best Arabic Dance Songs of All Time
Aug 5, 2016
Compiled by Arab America It is wedding season, which means Arab Americans can hear similar playlists of Arab pop music at each joyous celebration. By blending the sounds of traditional Arab instruments with keyboards and guitars, Arabic pop music has evolved(...)4,038 Results (Page 304 of 337)