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Meet the 6 Arab Americans Sworn into the 118th Congress This Past Week

January 11, 2023

By Salma Heram

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Six Arab Americans were sworn into the 118th Congress this past week – all of which now hold in the U.S. House of Representatives. First preceded by George A. Kasem of California in 1959, these six members of Congress are a bipartisan group, with diverse interests and … Continued

Illinois Arab Americans Will Now Be Counted When Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines

January 26, 2022

By Claire Boyle

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued

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