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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(...)
10 Awful Mispronunciations of Arabic Names
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer For Arab Americans touting Arabic names, their lives may have been a struggle. If you’re like me, saying your name to new people can be a real pain because it always stops them in their tracks.(...)
Now is the Time for Arab and Iranian Americans to Stand United
Feb 8, 2017
BY: Stephanie Yasi Farokhi/Contributing Writer Salam. Salam “سلام” simply translates into peace, and is used as the standard greeting of “hello” in both Arabic and Farsi. Language is just one of the countless commonalities that Arabs and Iranians also referred to(...)
"You were called Bin Laden?": Being Mistaken as Muslim
Feb 6, 2017
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Bassem Youssef, Egyptian satirist and talk show host, explains that in America, Islamophobia reaches beyond actual Muslims, and into the rest of the Arab American community. Guests share their stories of being the victims of racial(...)
Five Arab Countries Qualify for FIBA Asia Cup 2017
Feb 3, 2017
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer The West Asian Basketball (WABA) Championships concluded on Thursday in Amman, Jordan. The final day of the round-robin competition determined the four teams that would qualify for the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup, which(...)4,564 Results (Page 327 of 381)