By: Sami Abu Shumays / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ll never forget a conversation I had around 15 or 16 years ago when flying cross-country to perform. A chatty middle-aged white woman sat next to me on the first leg of my flight, engaging me in small talk. Eventually she asked what I did for … Continued
(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark was originally an open space with only a couple of trees. Mohammed Zakaria, the founder … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Just recently CNN revealed the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 – these are men and women that are changing the world by helping families affected by the tragedy, cleaning up the environment, protecting neglected animals, and so much more. They were nominated by CNN to receive a … Continued
by Colby Itkowitz The Washington Post After the desecration of a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis over the long holiday weekend, an incident in which more than 150 headstones were toppled or damaged, two American Muslim activists started a fundraiser to help pay for needed repairs. “Through this campaign, we hope to send a united message from the … Continued
We are thrilled to announce that tonight we raised almost 3M at #SAMS6NC Gala Dinner to support our medical relief work! pic.twitter.com/MHdPryCfl6 — SAMS (@sams_usa) February 19, 2017 BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer In an astonishing act of fundraising, Syrian Americans raised $3 million in just one hour at the 6th annual Syrian American Medical Society … Continued
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy After fleeing war, drought and starvation, the last thing that new refugee families need is to worry about making their rent payment. After seeing refugee families in Michigan struggle to get the support they need, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), an ACCESS institution, recently launched a new … Continued
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