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Go topBy: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Massachusetts Teachers Association, known to be the largest teachers’ union in the state, has a new leader and her name is Merrie Najimy. Najimy, along with being President of MTA was also President of the Concord Teachers Association (CTA), she began the Massachusetts chapter of American Arab Anti … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer/ Ambassador Meet the Arab America Ambassadors (AAA’s) that made a difference during the month of June! The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans … Continued
Boston University commencement speaker, Yasmin Younis Compiled by Arab America At the 145th Commencement of Boston University on May 20th, Iraqi American, Yasmin Younis, 22, proudly spoke to over 27,000 graduates and guests about her Arab identity. In an interview with BU Today, Younis spoke about growing up in Missouri and being referred to as … Continued
SOURCE: FORBES MIDDLE EAST In a rare interview, Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair, the 88-year-old patriarch of one of Dubai’s storied merchant families recently agreed to talk to Forbes Middle East to reminisce about his journey from fish monger to richest man in the U.A.E., with a net worth Forbes estimates at $5.9 billion. His … Continued
By: Mohammed Moussa/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is the fifth-most-commonly spoken language in the world, with an estimated 250 million native speakers. It’s a useful language to know, and a university in the Gaza Strip is offering to teach it via Skype — while reducing the isolation imposed on it by a decade-long Israeli blockade. The Islamic … Continued
The Arabic Alphabet with the adjacent but different Haa’ and khaa‘ consonants highlighted. Source: Michael Fares By Michael Fares/Arab America contributing writer On the first day of the fall 2017 semester during my office hours, I was reminded in a powerful way about the connections between Arabic language and Arab culture. A student in the … Continued
By: J. Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of National Arab American Heritage Month, an initiative which seeks to educate teachers and students about the Arab American heritage, it’s ironic to learn of an effort by pro-Israel advocacy groups to change social studies textbooks vis-a-vis Palestine and Israel. According to the Institute … Continued
Summertime and family reunions go hand-in-hand, and that’s no exception for the hundreds of Palestinian Americans, who have been living in diaspora for more than 60 years, and who plan to attend their family reunion in their ancestral city of Ramallah, Palestine, July 4-7, 2018. The 60th Annual American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP – … Continued
Know Thy Heritage Leadership Program is Now Open! A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 30?! Join Know Thy Heritage–KTH as they rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! Don’t miss this opportunity to get … Continued
On Thursday, April 12th, Arab America will kick-off National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception just steps from the White House in Washington DC, from 6:30-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration … Continued
By: Karim Nagi/Arab America Contributing Writer Two weeks after September 11, 2001, I was contacted by a friend. Stagnating at home, I was nervous to interact with American society. I was afraid of more terrorist attacks, like all Americans. But I was also wary of reprisals and backlash for being an Arab, worried that the … Continued
COVER LETTER Re: April is National Arab American Heritage Month Dear Mayor/Superintendent/Representative (insert last name here), I am writing you as a resident of (insert your city name here) and a proud ambassador for National Arab American Heritage Month awareness. Arab Americans have been embedded in the fabric of our community for over a century. They are small … Continued
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