Advertisement Close

Arab

“I Listen to the Land Beneath Me”: 40 Minutes with Leyya Mona Tawil

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Leyya’s artistry is a world of movement, sound, and resilience. A Syrian and Palestinian born in Detroit and now rooted in Oakland, California, her creative journey spans music, dance, and experimental performance. She founded Arab.AMP—a platform for experimental live art from the SWANA diaspora and beyond. Her … Continued

A Fly on the Wall of the Oval Office

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer In this satirical dialogue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump engage in a behind-the-scenes imagined exchange ahead of a press conference on Gaza. Through exaggerated rhetoric and ironic asides, Arab America contributing writer, Barbara Nimri Aziz, critiques the handling of the war … Continued

70 Books to Read for National Arab American Heritage Month–NAAHM

Are you searching for the perfect book to read for Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM)? This curated list highlights works by American authors of Arab descent, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a compelling novel for your book club, an inspiring memoir for your classroom, or a moving collection of poetry, these books … Continued

Umm Kulthum: The Timeless Voice of the Arab World

By: Layan Srour & Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writers February 3, 2025, marked the 50th anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum, one of the most celebrated and influential singers in modern Arab history. Umm Kulthum’s voice shaped the sound and soul of Arabic music in a way that remains matchless. Half a … Continued

34th Anniversary of the Kurdish Migration for Freedom 

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 5th, 1991 nearly two million Iraqis, 1.5 million of them Kurds, escaped from strife-torn cities in Iraq to the mountains along the northern borders, into the southern marshes, and to Turkey and Iran. Saddam Hussein’s oppressive regime turned cities into piles of rubble and displaced … Continued

Doctors in Conflict Zones: Cross-Border Medical Aid in Palestine

By: Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of conflict, where chaos often overshadows humanity, doctors working in Palestine serve as a powerful reminder of resilience and unwavering commitment to life. These medical professionals, both local and international, work in unimaginable conditions—amid airstrikes, supply shortages, and the ever-present weight of trauma. Their … Continued

Who Was Anwar Sadat?

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1970, Egypt found itself in a precarious position. Although still regarded as the preeminent power in the Middle East, the country was growing increasingly weak. The decline of Arab Nationalism, compounded by the recent defeat in the 1967 Arab-Israeli … Continued

Bulldozers and Bombs 

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts, and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians, for certain, rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents, and clothes from their homes before … Continued

An Architect’s Plea for a Lebanese Historic Recognition System

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, calls for the creation of a Lebanese Historic Recognition System to preserve Lebanon’s rich architectural heritage. Through his personal experience restoring the Daoud Corm house, Hage highlights the urgent need for a legal framework to protect Lebanon’s built heritage. By … Continued

Removal of Nationalist Education from Syrian Schools 

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the fleeing of Bashar al-Assad from Syria, nationalist ideals and teachings have slowly left school curricula within Syria. Syria’s “new government”, a group of Islamist led authorities, have vowed to remove all Assad teachings from Syrian schools and replace them with traditional Islamic teachings.  In a … Continued

490 Results (Page 12 of 41)