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Here are 4 Organizations you can Donate to for Lebanon

“Support Lebanon”/mumsinbeirut.com By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the Beirut blast on August 4, many of us are wondering how we can help from so far away, where we can donate, and which organizations are most credible. The ammonium nitrate explosion killed at least 171 people, wounding thousands, and left many … Continued

LGBTQ+ Community In The Arab World

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) has seen its rights evolve significantly. They have endured hardship and finally made their voices heard in many Western countries, for example. The more time goes by, the more progress is made. However, this positive evolution … Continued

A Lebanese diaspora with a strong presence in West Africa

By: Yasmina Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer It is often not well known, but many Lebanese have lived in West Africa for generations. This phenomenon leads to a beautiful cultural mix among the Lebanese in Africa. The Historical Facts The violence of the Druze community prompted a third of the Christian community to flee … Continued

A Revolution: The Arab Spring

By: Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab Spring was a sequence of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Arab world involving the nations of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, and others. In the early 2000s, there were many armed rebellions, riots, and even insurgencies across the Arab world. The Arab Spring consisted of groups of protestors … Continued

This June We Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month

  By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6the Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM), #celebrateimmigrants!, in the United States! It is a nationwide celebration of immigrants sharing the inspirational stories of immigration in America.” The month “provides an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their family’s heritage and celebrate the countless contributions … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall 2020 Internship/Externship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces its fall 2020 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: September-December 2020 (4 Months) Due to the Coronavirus crisis, we are currently accepting off-site work-at-home applicants Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on … Continued

Why Was Kuwait One of the Most Hard-Hit Gulf Countries by COVID-19?

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer  Cases of COVID-19 has surged in Kuwait, as the state approached its second week of lockdown. The official lockdown began on May 10th and ended on May 30th. However, Kuwait seems to have one of the highest coronavirus cases in the gulf and across the world. With 28,649 cases … Continued

Arab Americans in Foreign Affairs Agencies Unite to Connect, Educate, and Learn

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans in Foreign Affairs Agencies (AAIFAA) is a broad-reaching organization that extends throughout the U.S. Government, beyond the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The official federal employee groups welcome Arab Americans of all backgrounds, as well as anyone with an interest in the … Continued

Which Box Should Arab Americans Choose on the 2020 Census?

By: Stephanie Abraham/Arab America Contributing Writer The U.S. Census Bureau recently extended the 2020 Census deadline to the end of October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is good news because it postpones Census workers from going door to door at a time when we should all be social distancing. It also gives extra time to … Continued

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