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Kamel El Adad + 1 Bringing Smiles Into Our Homes This Ramadan

By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Last Ramadan, we were introduced to Kamel El Adad, where Ahmed (Sherif Salama) and Layla (Dina Elsherbiny) meet and decide to get married, creating a wonderfully chaotic family of nine. There were seven kids originally in season one. In season two, we add one to the mix, … Continued

7 Traits My Arab American Mother Instilled in Me

BY: Laila Elreedi/Contributing Writer Undoubtedly, the majority of teenagers, like myself, look up to someone for a sense of inspiration and advice. We need a role model to guide us during life’s struggles. Simply someone with a clear set of standards to help influence and shape their Arab values and personal traits. The role model for teenagers may … Continued

8 Free Gifts for Your Arab Mom on Mother’s Day

BY: Yusra Al Shawwa/Contributing Writer 1. Respect is the name of the game. Although it should be a part of your daily relationship with your mom, go above and beyond on Mother’s day. Show her the utmost respect she deserves, display good manners towards her and make her feel truly cherished.   2. Simply appreciate … Continued

Mother, Can You Hear Me?

BY: Sam Shihadeh/Contributing Writer Mom, this year on Mother’s Day, I feel compelled to write you this letter which you will not be able to hold. For many years, I expressed to you my wishes, talked to you, held your hand, thanked you, hugged and kissed you. When I gave you a gift,  I remember you … Continued

My Tribal and Powerful Mother

BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger It was a sunny April afternoon four years ago when I was working on my book that I received a call from Eman Jajonie-Daman, an attorney friend and magistrate at the 46th District Court. She said there were French reporters and filmmakers in town doing a web documentary entitled, My Beloved … Continued

Featured Poem: Change

BY: Daughter of the Diaspora/Ambassador Blogger The darkness that presses along the trail, Has lost its treacherous reputation. And the villains that flit through my imagination, No longer menace me from afar. I know, you would set the road alight, To uncover the perils along my way, But they no longer frighten, And I am … Continued

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