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Kosa bil Leban-Zucchini in Yogurt Sauce Recipe

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Kosa Bil Leban translates to zucchini in yogurt! This simple dish begins with small zucchini that are hollowed out and stuffed with a flavor-packed filling of meat and pine nuts. The zucchini are poached in water or fried in oil, drained, and finally simmered for a bit … Continued

Rashida Tlaib introduced resolution to Recognize the Nakba

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer On May 16th, 2022, Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan, 13th District) introduced a resolution to US House of Representatives calling for U.S. recognition of the event known as the Nabka. The Nakba was a catastrophic event that resulted in the displacement of over 700,00 Palestinian natives. Actually, the Nabka … Continued

Trader Joe’s and the Dirty Word: Arab

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In post 9/11 America, the word Arab carries a negative connotation. Over the course of two decades, the representation of Arabs has been and continues to be abhorrent. The public has been bombarded with images of war throughout the Middle East. The constant association of Arabs with … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

A Taste of Ramadan

Alongside the spiritual aspect of Ramadan, is a time to celebrate with friends and family. To add to the allurement of Ramadan, vimto, a special concoction often drunk during Iftar. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, highlights the meaning of Ramadan and offers us a recipe of everyone’s favorite drink.

Arab Books You Must Read Before you Die

Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmalik,writes a listicle of her favorite modern Arab novels you must read before you die. Each novel accurately depicts a reality in each Arab country, from finding an identity with no homeland, to being surveilled by an authoritarian and oppressive regime. It also highlights issues of poverty, censorship, and with great hilarity, catty and gossipy men and women.

Arab-American Producers And TV Writers:

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the amount of Arab-Americans in the production and film industry? The Middle East has a long history of entertainment from the Egyptian singer-songwriter umm Kulthum to the current Lebanese singer Fairuz. There has never been a dull moment in Middle East entertainment. … Continued

Honeycomb (Khaliat Al Nahl) Recipe

Honeycomb or otherwise known as khaliat al nahl is a famous dessert commonly made in Yemen. What is unique about this bready dessert is that it looks like a honeycomb, khaliat al nahl translates to beehive in Arabic. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, writes a simple to follow recipe on how to make this fluffy, soft bread filled with cream cheese and drenched in honey or a sugar syrup.

Myths of Living in the Arab World

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab American Contributing Writer From Aladdin to media news outlets, the Arab world is surrounded by misconceptions and stereotypes. One of the biggest misconceptions presented by western media is what life is like in the Arab world. The inhabitants of the Arab world live very differently than Hollywood may suggest, so … Continued

How the Russia-Ukraine War Affects the Arab World

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine to allegedly recognize the separatist pro-Russian Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. However, many international relations experts believe that by invading Ukraine, Russia is attempting to install a pro-Russian president in Ukraine who will be … Continued

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