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Statement on the re-opening of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher re-opened on February 27th, with the following statement issued below.   We, the heads of Churches in charge of the Holy Sepulcher and the Status Quo governing the various Christian Holy Sites in Jerusalem – the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the Custody of the Holy Land and the Armenian Patriarchate … Continued

Arab Americans Take Proactive Stance on Gun Control

By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer After the Women’s March became a worldwide protest advocating for multiple civil rights reforms, now it’s the turn of March for Our Lives–a powerful stream demanding urgent changes in gun control legislation. Student organizers are planning the march in collaboration with the nonprofit organization, Everytown for Gun Safety. The youth … Continued

In Arab Culture, Your Reputation is Everything

By: Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Arab Americans care about their reputation almost more than anything in life. One of the most important pillars of the Arab culture is to keep a super reputation. Arab Americans bring this facet of importance from home and guard it with all their being. The challenge is … Continued

Diversity: The Struggle and the Celebration of Arab-Americans

By: Judge William J. Haddad (Ret.)/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2009 I chaired the implementation of The Council of Arab Religious Leaders of Chicagoland (ARC) which consisted of Christian and Muslim Clerics. At our June 20, 2009 “Unity Celebration” I hailed our community’s ability to “share our common cultural traditions while celebrating our differences”. That … Continued

What Arab Americans Should Know if the FBI Comes Calling

Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer For many years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, the Bureau) has made surveillance of Arab Americans its policy.  This is a policy bordering on, if not intended as, harassment.  It’s not new.  It’s not a product of the Forever War against Arabs and Muslims in South and Southwest … Continued

Iraq’s Ambassador to the World-Kadim Al Sahir to Perform in Washington DC

Arab America (www.arabamerica.com) is proud to sponsor Iraqi Virtuoso, Kadim (Kazem) Al Sahir, performing live in Washington DC on Friday, March 2nd, 9:00 pm, at MGM National Harbor.  To Purchase Tickets to Kadim Al Sahir: CLICK HERE For more information: 877-272-2944 Location: The Theater at MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Avenue National Harbor, MD 20745 For … Continued

Are you Ready for National Arab American Heritage Month this April?

By: Arab America Staff We at Arab America are excited as we prepare to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) taking place this April. Arab America will lead the celebration of NAAHM once again, but this time with more vigor and enthusiasm than ever before. We are mobilizing families, school districts, cultural institutions, city … Continued

Habeebi Ya Habeebi

By Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger In a recent conference call with my colleague and great contributing writers from Arab America, the topic of a Valentine’s Day article was suggested. The discussion morphed to Arabic terms of endearments, and somehow, I felt compelled to volunteer for this assignment. Upon further examination of my qualification on this … Continued

Macy’s is the First Major U.S. Department Store to Sell Fashionable and Modest Muslim Clothing

By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Muslims are a significant part of the American population. They have diverse ethnicities, and yet, are still united by cultural similarities such as their fashion sense. According to studies, by 2040 Islam could be the second largest religion in the U.S. Apparently, the needs of Muslim ladies, concerning their … Continued

Bahbah: Who are the Arab People and are They Disunited?

By: Bishara A. Bahbah, Arab America Featured Columnist What a sad sight the Arab World is today!   Countries are collapsing and brothers are fighting each other.  Despite its massive natural resources, you only find pockets of wealth.  There are more refugees in the Arab world than anywhere else in the world and I am not even referring … Continued

Coalitions: An Important Tool for Arab Americans

By: Christine Shahin/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Coalitions are an important networking tool for Arab Americans in order to forge an understanding with individuals, organizations, religions, and other disenfranchised groups. In his speech on receiving the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum, November 2000, Nelson Mandela stated: “Where globalization means, as it so often … Continued

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