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Israel’s Eid Gift to Palestine

The author analyzes the timing of the offensive on Gaza. There are still places in the world in which Muslims have been constant victims of ongoing war. They spend the holy month of Ramadan in conditions that the conservative media censors. Furthermore, the Eid festivals are celebrations that are observed in conflict. Humanity can longer neglect the Palestinian genocide and America has been an accomplice to Israel’s brutality for over half of a century.

Recap: National Arab American Heritage Month– Celebrating the Power of Educators

By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, April 11, 2021, the significant role of education in enhancing knowledge about the Arab American heritage and identity was discussed. Panelists, Dr. Suzie Abajian, Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Lori Ajlouny, Adel Mozip, Karim Nagi, and Abrar Omeish recommended ways in which the community and educators can work together to … Continued

Tony Khoury, an Arab American Businessman

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Tony Khoury is a Syrian American electrical engineer and artist, who has invented products and started businesses. He came to the United States from Syria for college and has created a name for himself in his new country. Even though Khoury is well established in the United States and … Continued

Arab American Women in Television News

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In the last couple of years, there has been a growth in the discussion about representation on television. Many people are starting to speak up about the lack of race, weight, or gender in shows and movies. They are tired of seeing one type of person, specifically one type … Continued

The Period When Arab Literature Flourished in America

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what is now present-day Lebanon. They settled in cities such as Boston and New York. Who … Continued

Dearborn Heights (MI) Appoints First Arab American Mayor

By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer In the last several years, the city of Dearborn Heights has been growing exponentially and 32% of the population is Arab American. Bordering the City of Dearborn, Michigan, Dearborn Heights has seen an influx of Arab Americans moving there from Dearborn and establishing strong connections to local … Continued

Arab Fashion: Why it Matters to Understand Their Culture

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab clothing is not only for fashion, it’s part of their culture, religion and faith. It’s about understanding someones life the way they live it than assuming that it’s wrong or that a person doesn’t like it because other people don’t understand where this culture is coming from. Now … Continued

Arab Americans’ Identity

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer         The Arab community is a growing minority in the United States. The Arab American population is estimated at four million and is spread in all states, but primarily concentrated in Michigan, Illinois, California, Houston, and New York. Most Arab Americans who immigrated were highly educated professionals … Continued

Top Arab Snacks to Try in the U.S.

By: Nadia Reese/ Arab America Contributing Writer There are plenty of snacks in the Arab world. Many of these snacks are delicious and mouth-watering. However, did you know that you do not have to travel around the world to find these delicacies? Here are the snacks that Arab America calls as the top ten favorite … Continued

Staying Connected to Our Culture: Wholesale Distributors of Arab Food Products

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab grocery stores throughout the U.S., but many of them are just small businesses. Without a large network of wholesale-distributors, it would be difficult to provide authentic Arab food products. These wholesalers/distributors/importers provide a steady flow of Arab food products to local Arab stores and major … Continued

Arab Immigrant Integration In America

By: Udochi Esomonu/ Arab America Contributing Writer  America is a nation founded on the principle of welcoming diversity, of welcoming individuals from all walks of life, cultures, ethnicities, religions, creeds, and backgrounds. America is a nation that masks in the beauty of immigration; it celebrates the various stories of people who have bravely retreated from … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Anton Abdelahad

By: Richard M. Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is … Continued

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