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Go topBY: Patrick Nahhas/Contributing Writer There is a well-known stereotype that if you’re an Arab American, you have at least one relative or close friend who is working in the field of medicine. Some believe the opportunity of wealth available in the field is what attracts Arab Americans, but in reality, the reason is mostly attributed … Continued
Purchase Tickets Here WASHINGTON – Film lovers, movie-goers, and global culture enthusiasts – get ready to celebrate the Washington, DC International Film Festival’s (FILMFESTDC) 30th Anniversary! As the first, largest and only international film festival in the nation’s capital, Filmfest DC has continuously met its commitment to bring new, diverse and entertaining films to Washington … Continued
BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer Very few groups in the United States are as highly esteemed as those who honorably serve in the armed forces. The U.S. has a long and storied military history, and nearly every demographic has participated in the country’s armed struggles. Arab Americans are no exception, with members of the community serving … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans have been contributing to the U.S. economy since the late 1800s with their natural commercial skills. As one of the most successful minority ethnic groups in the U.S., Arab Americans have made a name for themselves as entrepreneurs. One of the most notable Arab American entrepreneurs that all … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Contributing Writer They’re still on spring break… We got hooked on watching television coverage of the debates and primary/caucus results. We stayed up late to hear the candidates’ victory speeches and the next day, we talked around the water cooler about who had momentum. The only event we have this week … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Novels and fictional story telling have played an important role in every civilization as a way to define culture and identity. The first big waves of Arab migrants to the U.S. in the late nineteenth century struggled along the line of assimilating into American culture fully and holding onto Arab traditions. … Continued
BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer With the recent election, there has been speculation regarding the future of Arab Americans in this country and the legal status of immigrants and refugees who have been a cornerstone of American society. In combatting the negative rhetoric of Arab American citizenship, it’s important to regard the contributions that Arab Americans … Continued
BY: Husayn Hosoda/Contributing Writer We’ve all heard of Ralph Nader and we often cite him as the eminent Arab American in the domain of politics. But as political rhetoric and speech seems to become all the more skewed against the Arab American community today, it’s also important to note the contributions and victories from all … Continued
For Immediate Release April is National Arab American Heritage Month To Combat Harmful Political Rhetoric, Arab America Pledges to Promote Positive Images (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2016—In the midst of the current climate of anti-Arab bias, as a result of the 2016 presidential election, Arab Americans are celebrating their heritage in hopes that all … Continued
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 fabric of American society. And we will use hummus as our weapon. By naming those … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer Basketball is down to the Final Four and the presidential contest is down to the Final Five. Some might say the Final Four for president but John Kasich is hanging in there just in case. It’s a smart move by Kasich as it looks like the Republicans will … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans are fortunate enough to be exposed to two languages in everyday life. While not every Arab American is fluent in both English and Arabic, there are some words that can’t be avoided. By mixing Arabic and English in conversations, Arab Americans have created a whole new language lovingly referred … Continued
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