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Muslims Pray at a Church: A Symbol of Arab American Interfaith

Jul 6, 2016

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The Church of the Epiphany rests between a café, a parking garage, and a pizza restaurant on G Street in Washington, DC. Only three blocks away from the White House, the church looks out of place(...)

Six Hummus Haters in One Holiday Weekend

Jul 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 the(...)

45th Arab and Chaldean Festival

Jul 6, 2016

Press release: Arab and Chaldean Festival The Arab and Chaldean Festival will take place at Hart Plaza, located in downtown Detroit, Michigan on July 30 and 31, 2016. The Arab World Festival was established as a non–profit community organization in(...)

America's Other Orchestras: Arab American Ensemble Series Episode 1

Jul 6, 2016

The Multi-Ethnic Star Orchestra Reaches for the Stars BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer Traditional Arab music does not follow the strict format of a Western orchestra. Instead, ensembles of varying sizes and configurations suited to the nature of Arab style and(...)

Political Cartoon: Indecision 2016

Jul 6, 2016

Arab Americans are facing one of the toughest decisions this election cycle. With both presumptive party nominees attacking the interests of Arab Americans through proposed legislation (banning Arab refugees, banning Muslims, passing anti-BDS legislation, increasing financial support to Israel, etc.),(...)

Arab Americans to Rally on National Mall Against Bigotry

Jul 6, 2016

BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer On July 23, America’s Muslim communities will come together to rally against extremism, gun violence, and bigotry on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Organized by the Islamic Society of Central Florida and the All Dulles(...)

Congressional Briefing Flying While Arab: What You Need to Know

Jul 6, 2016

BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer WASHINGTON, DC: On Tuesday, the Arab American Institute held a congressional briefing discussing the blatant discriminatory policies of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and its plan to seek redress or government oversight. The panelists cited recent spikes(...)

Eid Events July 6-July 13

Jul 6, 2016

Eid Events In Your Area! July 6th through July 13th, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CALIFORNIA Eid Festival July 9, 2016- July 10, 2016 12:00-10:00 PM Bay Area Star Hamada Sultan Eid Party @ Paradise Hooka Lounge July 9, 2016(...)

Malta's Arab Heritage

Jul 6, 2016

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer "Islam may have disappeared after 1249 but an Arabic dialect is still spoken by the mass of population... The staunchly Catholic Maltese are concerned to play down the Arab nature of this dialect, which since the(...)

Arab America Picks a President: The VeepStakes

Jul 6, 2016

BY: Fred Shwaery/Contributing Writer Barring a surprise move when the Democrats and the Republicans convene later this month, the presidential candidates have been selected. Now, it's on to the VeepStakes - the selection of vice presidential candidates. Donald(...)

A childhood measured by wars

Jul 5, 2016

BY: Lama Alhelou/Contributing writer We Are Not Numbers During this second anniversary of the "third great war on Gaza," I can't help but sink into reflection. Living through a war is an experience I don't wish on my worst enemies.(...)

Gaza: To Exist is to Resist

Jul 1, 2016

BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/ Contributing Writer Speaking to the First Unitarian Church in Des Moines, Iowa, Maria Fillippone recalled her travels to Gaza, where she saw for herself what the living conditions were like there. In this sermon, Fillippone describes her experience in Gaza(...)