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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCommunityPalestine
“A turning point”: Why Arab American Heritage Month was different this year
by Khelilby KhelilA month-long celebration of Arab American history and contributions that often get overlooked took on a resounding new meaning this year. Advocates say it will never be the same. Axios
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Celebrate Arab-Americans
Dearborn, Michigan: A visit to the first Arab-majority city in the US
by Khelilby KhelilLocated just outside Detroit, Dearborn offers travellers a unique chance to eat their way through the Middle East while exploring how Arab Americans have shaped the nation. BBC
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Civil Rights
Michigan House bill would require religious accommodations for higher education students
by Khelilby KhelilMichigan lawmakers have introduced a new House bill that would require certain postsecondary education institutions to adopt policies that offer reasonable religious accommodations for students who may miss school due …
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CensorshipCivil RightsDiscriminationPalestine
Jewish and pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University accuse school officials of discrimination in competing complaints
by Khelilby KhelilEscalating protests over Israel’s military operation in Gaza have become deeply personal for students at the elite university who say administrators are failing to protect them. NBC News
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCultureEntertainmentMovies
How Ramy Youssef Is Already Becoming One Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars
by Khelilby KhelilHollywood is slowly but surely becoming a more diverse place, featuring a wider range of creative voices who are able to tell stories grounded in unique perspectives. That roster of …
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PalestinePolitics
5,000 miles away, a Michigan mayor at the center of the Gaza storm
by Khelilby KhelilNavigating between residents’ rage over Gaza and Democrats’ fears of Trump, Abdullah Hammoud must decide whether to back Biden in the fall. Washington Post