By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As the 2024 presidential election draws near, it’s more important than ever for the Arab American community to make their voices heard. The message of Salom Rizk, a mid-20th-century Arab American author, remains strikingly relevant today—particularly in discussions around immigration and civic duty. In his 1943 autobiography, … Continued
By: Kareem Rosshandler Arab and Muslim Americans have good reason to be involved in the presidential elections. As frustrated observers of the Biden administration’s unbridled support for Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza over the last year, their choice at the ballot box should have a particularly powerful effect. But the question is how, given that … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Abraham Rihbany arrived in New York on October 6, 1891, and quickly found refuge within the Syrian colony. Fellow Syrians promptly came to his aid, lending him the necessary funds to survive. Beyond financial support, the colony helped him secure shelter, employment, and a sense of community, … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer As the sun rose over Amman, the usually busy streets felt quieter, as if reflecting the tension in the air. In the palace, King Abdullah II reviewed the latest news from Gaza, where the war threatened lives and the peace that Jordan has long worked to protect. … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee (1943) has largely been avoided in Arab American literary discussions, not only due to its assimilationist rhetoric but also because of its promotion of problematic views, such as anti-Arab racism and Islamophobic tropes. However, understanding Rizk’s personal history and the historical context in … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The tragic events of September 11, 2001, led to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in the U.S. However, it is important to recognize that these attacks were not the beginning but rather one of several turning points in the history of discrimination against Arabs and … Continued
By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2004, Arab Americans have been a vital component of the Democratic party’s support, but with recent events, it has become questionable. With Joe Biden abandoning his reelection bid, things are subject to change. Kamala Harris offers a blank slate in terms of reputation for Palestine, and … Continued
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that this groundbreaking publication was bilingual, non-sectarian, and transnational. Its efforts to forge connections and promote … Continued
Cartoonist Steven Bell recently made headlines with his what is deemed outrageous and anti-semitic cartoon that was recently published. Recently, the Guardian refused to run his latest caricature of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (depiction of him) wearing boxing gloves, “holding a scalpel and preparing to cut a Gaza shaped incision on his abdomen, with the caption “residents of Gaza get out now.” Find out more with Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki.
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Blog has achieved an impressive milestone, securing 5th place among the world’s best Arab blogs on FeedSpot. The blog is known for engaging content on Arab culture, history, and current affairs, which has captivated a global fanbase. While Arab America highlights the blog’s commitment … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab American vote holds much more relevance in the U.S. elections than the average voter might think. After considering the Arab demographic within the United States, trends such as a growing population and concentration in crucial battleground states give validity to the influence of an Arab … Continued
The need to socialize in person is more lacking than ever. Could the Arab tradition of Majlis, or social sitting rooms, be the answer?
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