By: Sarah Shendy / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Officer Sarah Shendy, shares how growing up in an Arab American home shaped her approach to policing. After joining the police academy, she quickly realized her passion for supporting the community. Grounded in the values of her upbringing, Officer Shendy leads with heart—relying … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The journey of Arabs from the homeland to the U.S. in the early 20th century was not easy because they faced discrimination and prejudice. Assimilation into the larger society was gradual and not often easy for Arab immigrants though they tended to go where the economy was … Continued
“I’m hoping that Palestinian-Americans, especially women, will feel like their stories are being shared and told,” Etaf Rum says. SOURCE: AM NEW YORK BY: MELISSA KRAVITZ When Etaf Rum was teaching a literature class at Nash Community College in North Carolina, she noticed more than ever before the lack of diverse stories on bookshelves. She … Continued
BY: Anas Mohammed-Ali Alfarra/ Ambassador Blogger As with many Palestinians, my life has been a series of international moves to and from Palestine—for me, in particular, Gaza—inspired by hopes and fears, and always influenced by the fluctuating realities of the Israeli occupation. I was born in Egypt. Then we moved to Saudi Arabia, and then … Continued
By Leyal Khalife Stepfeed A couple of weeks ago, a BBC interview went viral after two kids walked in on their dad, Dr. Robert E. Kelly, as he was being interviewed by the global media giant. Hundreds of memes, GIFs and stories followed as the video made international headlines. Dubai-based comedy group Dubomedy (Dubai Comedy) had to get in on … Continued
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