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Arab-Americans and Schools
Discusses the need for a better representation of Arabs and the Arab culture in the schools.
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Noted Arab-Americans: The Military, Politics & Social Activism
This is the first of a number of articles on the contributions of Arabs. The area of focus here is noted Arab- Americans in the military, politics, and activism.
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Arab American National Museum
Arab American museum is a display of the diversity and importance of a people who have combined the culture of the Arab world with a new culture in the United States.
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Arab Americans: Past and Present
Some brief facts about Arab Americans, including early immigration, ancestry and population centers of Americans of Arab heritage.
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"Grape Leaves": A Book Review
A book review of Grape Leaves: A Century of Arab-American Poetry
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Arab-Americans in TV and Film
Discusses Arab-American characters in TV and film and provides two excellent resources on the subject.
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Books, Books, and More Books
Books on or by Arabs and Arab-Americans.
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"Amrika"
Many peoples from around the world have made the United States their home. They have brought with them their distinctive customs, languages, beliefs, and cultures. Among the more recent and overlooked arrivals have been Muslims from the Arab world. As part of Suite 101's "Beauty of Islam" event, we take a look at the Muslim people's fascinating history in the United States.
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An Arab-American New Year's Wish
A collection of my wishes for the New Year, and that of other Arab-Americans across the United States.
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An Arab-American's Thoughts on America's Tragedy
An Arab-American's thoughts on the attack on America, and it's aftermath.
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Backlash Against Arab Americans, Muslims Continues
This is about the backlash against Arab Americans and Muslims in the U.S. in the wake of the Tuesday terrorist attack.
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My Turn: Shedding Light on the Arab-American Experience
This is an introductory article discussing the lack of awareness in the United States on the Arab culture and people, and the need to remove the negative images of Arabs that continue to exist.
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Palestinians and the Return Home (Part 2)
PART TWO: The Palestinian perspective on returning home. Also includes information on a related upcoming event.
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September 11, 2001
We're all in this together...let's not attack each other.
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(Part 2) Gibran and Rihani: Two of Lebanon's Best Thinkers
Focusing on Ameen Rihani, this is the second part of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers,
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Arabs on the Internet
A guide, and description of the ways the Internet can be used by Arabs, or anyone interested in the Arab culture and people.
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The media does WWIII (almost)
One would almost think the media is pushing for World War Three, to look at what they are saying, and is wanting to direct President Bush's "war" efforts, to boot.
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Look who's PC now!
Look who's politically correct now--the right wing!
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Reflection, and Some Resources
Reflections on letters to the editor and a few resources.
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Beginning Research in the Arab World of Northern Africa
Starting points to learn about your ancestors from Northern Africa.
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The Arab World in Our Living Rooms
Arabic satellite channels, a brief review of what's available.
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American Solemnity
Reaction to the recent terrorism in America, written by an American.
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Islam and the Media
Discussion of the media's role in unfairly representing Islam as a religion that promotes terrorism.
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Media coverage of terrorist attacks is better than expected
CNN and others have done an outstanding job covering the September 11 terrorist attacks
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In Light of the Season
In light of the recent events, should we cancel Halloween?
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Arabic Music 101 (Part Two)
Part Two of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
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Hollywood Does It Again
The release of the film "Rules of Engagement," is topping the box office charts and American Muslim nerves.
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A Genealogists Response to 9-11-2001
As genealogists, we are in a special way connected to the world. Here are my thoughts, and ways to move forward after the US terrorists attacks.
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A Portrait on Mosques in America
This outlines a major study on mosques in America by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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Americans turning to overseas media for the truth?
Are a growing number of US citizens tied of official reports on the 'war on terrorism' and going to foreign news sources?
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Elderhostel Studies Women in Philadelphia Prison
A low-cost scholarly tour casting light on female criminals is among many one-day US senior visits to landmarks, musical events, and art exhibits.
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Links to the war on terrorism
Investigative Reporters & Editors offers a lengthy list of links to information about terrorism and the war in Afghanistan.
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Review - The Overlook
It's past midnight when they find the body, shot up on the Overlook. Hours later, they learn that 33 units of radioactive cessium are missing. Is it a terrorist plot?
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Senate Passes Religious Tolerance Bill
The Senate recently passed a bill for religious tolerance toward Muslims.
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Attack on America, Attack on American Mosques
This article is on the attack on mosques and Islamic centers in the aftermath of the September 11 tragedy.

Baby Boy Names That Begin With N
Noah? Nolan? Nelson? Nevin? Here are some uncommon and trendy baby boy names that start with the letter N.
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Disney's Israel Exhibit Sparking Fireworks
The Millennium Exhibit at Disney World is including an exhibit by Israel entitled ``Jerusalem: the Capital of Israel'' and is causing a lot of concern among Arabs and Muslims worldwide.
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Feeling, Seeing, and Right Political Action
The danger of relying on our feelings to make political decisions is explored in this article.
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Gephardt Rescinds Appointment of American Muslim
Article on Gephardt's withdrawal of his appointment of MPAC's Salam Al-Marayati to the counterterrorism commission, to the shock and dissapointment of Arab and Muslim organizations and others.
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Kinsley on Racial Profiling
Michael Kinsley of Slate Magazine falls short in is attempts to determine when racial profiling in "Okay."

Media Issues We'll Never See, Part 1
What would the media have done if the chosen Rep/Dem running mates were: a Jew (Leiberman) and a Black (Keyes)?
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Michael Moore's New Documentary
The new untitled Michael Moore project will explore some of the same topics from his provocative 2004 documentary about the Bush administration's policies.
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Sept. 11 and beyond
A look at Web sites offering analysis of the media's coverage of the terrorist attacks and the war in Afghanistan.

Shark Tale stereotypes troubling: CNYU Professor
Sociology professor Dr. Jerome Krase is taking action to join the call for help in creating "a greater awareness of troubling biases reflected in children's media and more responsible actions on the part of leaders in the industry." Shark Tale is a current example of this, with highly stereotyped Italians and African Americans.

Umm Kalthoum--Legendary Voice of the Arab World
Covers the popularity and life of Egyptian songstress Umm Kalthoum.
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Famous Converts to Islam Part II
This is an updated version of my famous converts to Islam article.
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FEMA Today and the Bush Administration
FEMA's ineffective disaster relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Ike, and shadowy, sinister history, have made many question the agency's funding and purpose.
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