By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Since the renewed violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict began on October 7, calls for boycotting companies perceived as supporting Israel have intensified globally. The financial consequences for some major corporations have been significant, as activists coordinate consumer boycotts targeting these brands. Notable examples include McDonald’s, Starbucks, … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Israel and Hamas war is the war that has broke the internet, with some calling it genocide with the deaths of almost 20,000 civilians, wounding almost 50,000, the destruction of infrastructure, homes, and hospitals, the disruption and blockade of humanitarian efforts and supplies, and water and electricity … Continued
Much of corporate America has declined to actively support Arab American Heritage Month, mostly due to reactions from pro-Israel-Zionists. GEICO insurance is one firm that agreed, then disagreed to sponsor the initiative. Ben and Jerrys is the opposite, curtailing its ice cream production and sales in occupied Palestine and Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes some of the negative stereotypes of Arabs that abound in American culture. Finally, we see how official U.S. policy is actively pro-Israel and therefore unfriendly to Arab Americans.
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