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Go topBy: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In less than two years, Gaza has seen an unprecedented attack not only on its civilians but also on the journalists who risk everything to document the truth. Media groups report nearly 270 journalists have died in Gaza since October 2023, showing the extreme danger of reporting … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer In a major diplomatic shift, Canada, the UK, Malta, Portugal, and France are reportedly set to recognize the State of Palestine this September. If it happened, the action would constitute the turning point in Israeli-Palestinian geopolitics. It is especially significant among NATO and EU member nations … Continued
Private Nathan Badeen, an immigrant from what was then Ottoman-controlled Syria, is widely recognized as the first known Syrian and Arab to give his life to the United States. He enlisted in the 18th Continental Army on January 1st, 1776. These armies are known as America’s first soldiers. His regiment played a key role in … Continued
By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer For 24 days, Stanford students and faculty placed their bodies on the line, refusing food in protest of their university’s financial and political ties to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. The hunger strike, which began on May 12 and ended June 5—the final day of spring quarter … Continued
By: B. Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer “Starving children”, if you didn’t deduce the urgent it. Starving Palestinians – of all ages. Not really new, but the report of their growing numbers might push the barest fact into a day’s headline. They cry ‘Starving Children!’ should be enough to elicit some frowns and enough … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years; and all throughout this time he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. But because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (May 21, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of its 30 Under 30 initiative, Class of 2025. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were chosen from a diverse group of applicants nationwide. A panel of judges from different Arab nationalities reviewed the applications. The awardees are: Hesham Aldhaibani, Rawan Almallahi, Ahmad … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer On National Teacher Appreciation Week, our team at Arab America extends our gratitude to teachers from all walks of life. To be an educator is to be responsible for sustaining and improving our way of life through understanding the world around us. The job of an educator … Continued
By: Anonymous / Arab America Contributing Writer To My Fellow Arab Americans, I write to you not as an outsider or a critic but as one of you. I write with affection, not accusation. With concern, not condescension. And with the hope that perhaps, together, we can reflect on where we are and where we’re … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The Armenians of the Arab world form one of the region’s oldest and most enduring diasporas. With a history spanning centuries, the Armenians have contributed significantly to the cultural, economic, and social development of several Arab countries while maintaining their unique heritage. From Lebanon and Syria … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Autism remains a largely misunderstood and stigmatized topic within many Arab American communities. Despite growing awareness globally, cultural beliefs and social expectations often frame autism as a taboo subject, leading families to feel shame or fear of judgment. This can result in delayed diagnoses, lack of support, … Continued
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