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Go top“ …Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses to Breathe Free…“ –From Emma Lazarus 1906 poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Here we look at the wide variety of contributions Arab Americans have made to many aspects of American society over two centuries and more: a … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer As we get closer to the 2020 election, international and national issues have begun to crystallize for Arab Americans. Some of these rank higher than others. For foreign policy, there is the general role of the U.S. in the Middle East: Syria, Israel-Palestine, Afghanistan, and Iran. Of course, Arab … Continued
“Let Us Share Our Commonality, but also Celebrate Our Differences.” That was my opening remark in a speech back in 2007 to an assemblage of Arab-Americans, both Christian and Muslim, at the inaugural Unity Dinner of the Arab-American Religious Leaders of Greater Chicago (ARC). Still today, some people say that Christians and Muslims who emigrated … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer “[I]nformation [on citizenship] is also relevant to administering our elections. Some states may want to draw state and local legislative districts based upon the voter-eligible population.” In two sentences, Donald Trump, in a Rose Garden press conference about ending the Administration’s pursuit of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, confirmed … Continued
By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer In the match that took place on Friday of June 21, the African Cup kicked it off, with one of the most anticipated games to start things off. Egypt vs. Zimbabwe was the first game to start the leagues series between the other major … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer The region of North Africa is known for its desserts and peculiar landscape while also being home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife and vegetation. From the Atlantic coast of Morocco to the coast of the Red Sea, North Africa encompasses a vast area highlighted by many … Continued
By Christine Shahin/Arab America Contributing Writer Unless you are indigenous to the land you occupy, every family has an immigration story of how they came to be where they are; a common thread of these stories is the adventurous spirit for a “better life” of our ancestors and/or how they prevailed in the face of … Continued
By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer The precious nature of the Palestinian tree of life along with the burgeoning generational branches of Palestinian dream catchers and the 21st century’s new generations who advocate for a reversal of unlawful Palestinian human tragedies, desires of endurance, with hopes of equality, self-determination, and freedom, continue to constrain the … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer As the holy month of Ramadan has just ended, people in the Arab World still remember the distinct beats of a drum echo loudly through the streets as dawn approaches. What could confuse those unaccustomed to the sound so early in the morning is actually a wonderful tradition for … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer This June is the 6th Annual Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) in the United States! It is a “nationwide effort to celebrate immigrants and share 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 immigrants … Continued
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun. In 2017 we witnessed plenty of small and bigger victories of popular Arab Americans from various fields. How do Arab Americans make it to the top of the ladder in their career? What stands behind their … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Little is known about the true lives of Arab American women in the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, many of their accomplishments and contributions to society are overshadowed by stereotypes arising from the media. As evidenced by the following women, there is a drive in the Arab … Continued
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