When Asaad Al-Najjar left Baghdad in 1980 to study civil engineering in Los Angeles, he dreamed of returning home to…
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Nearly four decades after the tragic assassination of Palestinian American activist Alex Odeh, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has reestablished…
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The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is a nonprofit organization based in Dearborn, Michigan. Established in…
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Located in Dearborn, Michigan – home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American communities – the Arab American National…
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The 2025 Takreem America Awards ceremony, held in Washington, D.C., celebrated the remarkable achievements of Arab-Americans across various fields. As…
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On March 28, over 100 residents convened at the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley to commemorate Palestinian Land…
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Nora Hourani‑Farraj says >> “Marhaba! Hello! April is National Arab American Heritage Month, dedicated to recognizing Arab American contributions since…
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On January 3, 1959, George A. Kasem made history by taking office as the first Arab American member of the…
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In an era when many continue to stereotype Arab Americans as perpetual outsiders, USC Dornsife professor Sarah Gualtieri is reshaping…
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During Arab American Heritage Month this April 2025, Pasadena is set to celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of the…
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