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Go topBY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer On Wednesday, President Donald Trump removed controversial White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon from the National Security Council just months after he was elevated to the position. Although Bannon will no longer be a regular attendee of the principals committee of the NSC, he will continue to retain his role … Continued
By Jason Lemon Stepfeed Donning keffiyehs, niqabs, thawbs and hijabs has become the trend among Western celebrities when they visit the Arab world. Orientalism? Cultural appropriation? Perhaps. Some of these celebrities have been called out for those very reasons. But regardless, here are 8 celebrities who tried to be Arab … sometimes stirring controversy. 1. Zac … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Television comedian Bill Maher has a bad history of criticizing and demonizing Islam and the Arab world. Known for his HBO talk show Real Time With Bill Maher, he portrays a sarcastic, politically incorrect commentator, aiming to bring sanity and liberalism to political discussions. However, he has gone too far in his commentary – … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Arab have made enormous strides in their homeland, but ever since the first major waves of immigration in the late 1800s, Arabs have been landing all over the globe from the US to Europe to South America. Perhaps most notably, Arabs in South America have made their marks in the world, … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Jack Shaheen, writer and lecturer on social stereotypes, spoke at the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) conference this past Friday, sharing his observations of how Arabs are portrayed in American society and film. He began his speech by quoting the Greek philosopher Plato: “Those who tell the stories rule society”. … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer March marks Women’s History Month where the world celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It is important to recognize the great achievements that have been made in the world of politics, an area where women are still underrepresented around the world.For Arab women in particular, outsiders have questioned their … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer As President Trump continues his fight against “radical Islamic terrorism,” another ban affecting Arab and Muslim-majority countries has been announced. The US Department of Homeland Security has notified ten airports in the Middle East and North Africa of changes to US-inbound flights security measures. Personal electronics larger than the average smartphone … 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
By Mariam Nabbout Stepfeed My Big Fat Greek Wedding revolves around the struggles of Greek-American ‘Toula Portokalos’ as she tries to convince her family to accept her marriage to American ‘Ian Miller’. But the 2002 hit film also sarcastically portrays the ridiculous situations that women often face when they are born into patriarchal societies. The … Continued
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expse 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 Leyal Khalife Stepfeed National Geographic’s Genographic Project, launched in 2005, uses science to bring people together where politics have failed. Through DNA analysis, the project is answering people’s questions regarding ethnicity, race, and the overall origins of the human population and how we came to populate the Earth. The Genographic Project lists a group of … Continued
By Eli Lake Bloomberg For the last eight years the American president has approached the Jewish state the way a do-gooder deals with an alcoholic friend. You know the pose: Because we care so much about your long-term survival, we want to help you end your addiction to apartment construction in East Jerusalem. To put it … Continued
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