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Arab American Congressmen with Conflicting Views on Trump

May 10, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans have been mentioned more during this election cycle than any other in the past. This is largely due to the inflammatory rhetoric Donald Trump, and other presidential candidates, have said about Arab Americans, Muslims,(...)

Seven Muslims Kicked out of Laguna Beach Cafe #HummusHaters

May 6, 2016

With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to(...)

Arab American Police Officers Maintain Integrity Despite Bullying

May 4, 2016

BY: Julia Kassem/Contributing Writer In 2014, Dearborn-headquartered “Arab American News” reported that only 7 out of 184 police officers were Arab American; just shy of 4 percent. Since that time, numerous efforts to recruit more Arab Americans, or “local job(...)

Arab America Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

May 4, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arab America Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary WASHINGTON, DC – May 6 marks Arab America’s tenth year in providing digital media to Arab Americans on our website and through social media. Since our beginning in 2006 as(...)

WATCH: Jamie Farr talks about his acting career and heritage with Arab America

May 4, 2016

Arab America President, Warren David, sits down with television, film, and stage actor and comedian Jamie Farr for an interview. Born Jameel Joseph Farah, Jamie Farr talks about growing up Arab American in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, his favorite(...)

The Qanun - An Arab Musical Instrument Par-Excellence

May 4, 2016

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer "Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!" You who aids the stranger, salutations to you." The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day(...)

Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month in the Midst of Increased Bigotry

Apr 30, 2016

BY: Warren David/Arab America President WASHINGTON, DC - Ellis Island holds a special place in our history as the symbol of hope for immigrants entering the U.S. Many of those immigrants were of Arab origin, including my grandparents who came(...)

Heritage Month: Religious Diversity in Arab America

Apr 28, 2016

BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer The United States is touted as being the world's most diverse country that is home to countless numbers of ethnic groups and faiths. Such diversity is present in smaller American groups as well, with Arabs being(...)

Heritage Month: It's Convention Season

Apr 28, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer National Arab American Heritage Month is coming to an end, but there’s no shortage of ways to continue celebrating our amazing culture and community beyond April. One of the easiest ways to honor heritage month is(...)

Heritage Month: Arab Americans as Musicians

Apr 27, 2016

BY: Patrick Nahhas/Contributing Writer The moment a beat of an Arabic instrument is played through a speaker, it is immediately recognizable by most Arab Americans. Classical and pop music from the Arab World is influencing American music and creating hits.(...)

Could Voters Opposed to Both Clinton and Trump Team up Using VotePact?

Apr 27, 2016

BY: Sam Husseini/Contributing Writer There's a solution to the predicament most of the U.S. will be facing between now and November: Liberals, progressives, and others disenchanted with the likely Democratic nominee and conservatives disenchanted with the likely Republican nominee can(...)

Arab America Picks a President: April showers bring May flowers and April primaries bring...us a bit closer to finalizing the nomination process

Apr 27, 2016

BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer Yesterday, voters in the north east closed out the April presidential primaries and pushed the leading candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, closer to their parties' nominations. Former Central Falls, R.I. Mayor, Thomas Lazieh,(...)