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Fruit Up Your Shisha

  BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer  Shisha is a major part of many Arabs ‘ daily lives, especially in the Middle East. Whether its a chill night with your family or after a long day of work, there’s usually shisha involved. It’s a way to relax, unwind and socialize. Shisha was more of a cultural … Continued

This Summer Enjoy a Scrumptious Barbecue, Arab Style

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Barbecue’s in the Arab world, are so common, particularly in the summer. It’s a way to bring together all the family and friends to socialize, to create a community, and most importantly, to share all the delicious food. It includes meats, vegetables, and more.  In addition, Arabs pride themselves in … Continued

Remembering Jack Shaheen, Who Resisted and Cataloged Stereotyping of Arabs

Jack G. Shaheen, pictured in 2016, lobbied to shatter demeaning stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims in popular culture. Credit: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee By: Sam Roberts Source: The New York Times Jack G. Shaheen, who diplomatically but tenaciously lobbied to shatter demeaning stereotypes of Arabs in popular culture as “billionaires, bombers, belly dancers and boisterous bargainers,” died on … Continued

Jack Shaheen, who worked to dismantle Arab stereotypes in media, dies at 81

  Jack G. Shaheen in an undated photo. (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) By Adam Bernstein and Abigail Hauslohner July 11 at 3:34 PM Jack G. Shaheen, an Arab American scholar, author and activist who devoted his career to challenging venomous stereotypes of Arabs in film and television — usually depicted, he once said, as “billionaires, bombers and belly dancers” … Continued

11 Sidesplitting Arab American Comedians

By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Arab America compiled a list of outrageously funny Arab America comedians who have had an impact on their communities and who continue to use comedy as a tool to address various relevant social issue such as racism and Islamophobia. All the while, they make our sides hurt and our eyes … Continued

From Broken to Fabulous: Meet the Arab American Instagrammer Taking the Internet by Storm

All images are published with permission courtesy of Faiza Rammuny By: Tanya Nawas/Staff writer Relationship guru, comedian, blogger and Instagrammer Faiza Rammuny is an expert in bringing together her love of giving advice on relationships and Arab upbringing. Faiza’s career as an influencer started the way so many do: with a passion. According to her blog, Expired … Continued

Wondering about Lebanon’s Ban on “Wonder Woman”?

By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer The current feature film Wonder Woman, a recent addition to most theaters across the world, has been almost unanimously praised. The key word is “almost”, due to Lebanon’s rather particular opinion on the new blockbuster. Citing the Israeli background of lead actress Gal Gadot, Lebanon seeks to ban the major motion … Continued

It’s Tabla Time

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer  Instruments in the Arab world date all the way back to the 1800s. Music has always been a part of the Arab culture, traditions and way of life as it is ingrained in an Arab’s identity. The tabla is one of the most famous instruments that Arabs all over the … Continued

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