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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Ernest Hamwi

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This is the sixty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-seventh pathbreaker is Ernest Hamwi, a Syrian born Arab American businessman and entrepreneur. Born on November 18, 1883, in Damascus, Syria he is considered by some as the creator of the ice cream cone, which he purportedly conceived of while working as a concessionaire at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Contributing writer, John Mason, informs us that there is much more information available on the ice cream cone than exists on Ernest himself. Nevertheless, this is his brief but eventful story.

Abraham Rihbany in New York’s Syrian Colony

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By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Abraham Rihbany arrived in New York on October 6, 1891, and quickly found refuge within the Syrian colony. Fellow Syrians promptly came to his aid, lending him the necessary funds to survive. Beyond financial support, the colony helped him secure shelter, employment, and a sense of community, … Continued

Marie El-Khoury: A Remarkable Jewelry Designer

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By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued

Mohamed Bzeek: The Libyan American Guardian Angel

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In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and Father’s day, here is a heartwarming tale about an Arab American immigrant who is truly a saint. Mohamed Bzeek, a 66-year-old Libyan American, has been a foster parent for nearly two decades. However, Mohamed is no ordinary foster parent; he only cares for children with terminal illnesses.

Baghdad, The Gift of God

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Baghdad in the 1960s, Al Jumhoriyah Street, the Latin Church and the back of Caliph’s Mosque BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger They say that Baghdad means the “gift of God” in Persian. That definition reflects the memory I have of my birth country, not the news, which is saturated with accounts of prolific violence and a … Continued

The Write Stuff: Fouad Manna Follows His Own Path

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By Weam Namou The Chaldean News Fouad Manna was born in 1936 in an Iraqi Christian village that had 96 homes, 500 residents and no schools. It was during a time when families easily and naturally shared one big home. In his case, there were three families, each with about seven or eight kids. For … Continued

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