By: Samira Rafidi Meghdessian with Joseph Eric Cadora / Arab America Contributing Writers When I first picked up A History of the City of Ramallah (its original Arabic title), it had been on my parents’ bookshelf for years and was known simply as Ammo (Uncle) Joseph’s book. Many years later, I was inspired to translate … Continued
This is the twenty-fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our twenty-fifth pathbreaker is Rami Kashou, a Palestinian American born in Jerusalem, raised in Ramallah, trained in the U.S., and known for his fashion design for such celebrities as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Queen Rania of Jordan. A deep sense of his Palestinian heritage is seen in his designs and his avid support of Palestinians. As contributing writer, John Mason writes, Rami is actively involved in initiatives aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue about the challenges faced by Palestinians. Furthermore, he advocates for justice, human rights, and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist During this holy month of Ramadan, Palestinians are struggling to survive amid dire economic hardships, severe declining support for the Palestinian Authority (PA), an anticipated third intifada, a sharp rise in settler attacks, and the irresponsible actions and threats of far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar … Continued
By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer “Nearly every Arab American who fights against racial stereotyping, the ideological racism suffered by Palestinians, and the perennial antagonism to Islam, owes Ibrahim a tremendous debt. “ Dr. Edward Said Dr. Edward Said’s Guru There would be no Edward Said in America if Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod did … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Christians in the Holy Land hold onto sacred traditions each year to celebrate the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ. As a result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many people around the world forget to look towards the Holy Land and its ancient cities during the Christmas season. For the … Continued
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