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Go topBy: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie – But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my middle school classmate who accused me of masterminding 9/11 at the age of 13 (flattering, considering I didn’t … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is frequently described as a region in conflict, primarily between Muslim and Christian populations. However, this narrative oversimplifies a rich tapestry of coexistence, cultural exchange, and reciprocal impact that has defined these societies’ relationships throughout history. Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, digs into … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Rich and varied, Arab culture has had a lasting impression on the world, impacting facets of daily life well beyond the Arab country’s boundaries. Arab culture has influenced a worldwide legacy through language, art, trade, and science, adding to a collective history of creative and intellectual accomplishments. … Continued
This is the sixty-fourth 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-fourth pathbreaker is Lisa Suhair Majaj, a Palestinian American poet, writer, and scholar of Arab American Literature. Contributing writer, John Mason, shows how she depicts Palestinians in times of peace and war, showing them in continuous periods of violence in Israel and Palestine. Majaj’s identity as a Palestinian American adds a deeply emotional aspect to her work. She avers, “In difficult times, poets and writers have always provided lifelines.”
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout his campaign, Trump called for ending the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Few took him seriously, given his record on peace and justice. How does Trump’s victory really affect the war in Gaza and in Lebanon? The war grinds on. Israel’s armed forces are … Continued
By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris took over for President Joe Biden, whose age and cognitive coherence became a clear … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer By the end of World War I, the Ottoman Empire fell and the British took control of Palestine in a time known as the Mandate period. Due to the tumultuous political climate of this time with the emergence of the Zionist movement leading to an influx of … Continued
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: Tariq Habash and Josh Paul / Arab America Contributing Writers In the wake of yesterday’s Presidential election, it is time to look forward and ask how change can come to American politics and policies when it comes to Palestine and Israel. As the news and images from Gaza have grown grimmer week after week, and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is unlikely to change US Mideast policy substantially: Washington and Tel Aviv have mutual interests that go deeper than … Continued
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent presidential polls show that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are running neck and neck among Arab and Muslim Americans: 45% for Trump and 43% for Harris. Stunning New Poll Shows Trump Widening Lead Among Arab Americans | The New Republic. In 2024 the Arab and Muslim … Continued
The Arab America Empowerment Summit drew a remarkable crowd this past weekend, with over 480 attendees from over 26 states across the U.S. and abroad. Organized by the Arab America Foundation, the event made a lasting impact, uniting and inspiring the community during challenging times. “This summit was a pivotal step in fulfilling our mission … Continued
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