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From Al-Rabita movement to Arab America, a Common Desire
Jan 21, 2021
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer The goals of Arab Americans were shared by Arab intellectuals who immigrated to the United States more than 100 years ago. Indeed, a movement called Al-Rabita was created to achieve these goals. But what(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Semi Sheheen
Jan 20, 2021
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)
Saffron - The Most Precious Spice in the World
Jan 20, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, worth its weight in gold, pure saffron, was and remains today, the most precious spice in the world. A miracle of nature with an enticing aroma and an exotic taste, saffron, without(...)
Bahbah: Lessons We Should Take from the Outgoing Trump Administration
Jan 20, 2021
Photo: Sky News By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Today is a great day in American history. We are celebrating a monumental victory for American democracy and a triumph of good over evil. The now dejected President Trump became(...)
Warak Enab (Stuffed Grape Leaves or Dolmas)
Jan 20, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As children living in foggy San Francisco, my Arab American parents would drive us to the warm wine country in Napa Valley in the mid-summer. We would knock on the vintner’s doors and ask(...)
Biden’s Day 1—Ending the Muslim Ban and Trump’s Assault on Black and Brown People
Jan 20, 2021
Photo NBC News By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The past weeks of former President Trump’s actions and inactions have left law-abiding Americans in a state of turmoil and anger. However, relief is here. President Biden has solid(...)
From Dearborn, MI to the ‘Big Apple’: The Story of Robert Saleh, First Muslim American Head Coach in the NFL
Jan 20, 2021
Photo: Michigan Live By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The New York Jets football team announced last week that they had hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach. Why is this such great news? Well, for one, Saleh(...)
Role of Immigrant Arab and Muslim American Physicians and Scientists in Our Nation's COVID-19 Response
Jan 20, 2021
By: Dr. Raed Al-Naser, M.D., F.C.C.P./Arab America Contributing Writer Photo: Arab America It is time to acknowledge the role of immigrant Arab and Muslim American physicians and scientists in our nation’s COVID-19 response. COVID-19 has pushed the US healthcare system(...)
Popular Arab American Celebrities in terms of Looks, Fashion, and Talents
Jan 19, 2021
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American celebrities have proven to not only be successful in their careers, but to be recognized by their stunning facial features, bodies, fashion senses, and hidden talents. Gigi and Bella Hadid Born as(...)
French Influence in North Africa
Jan 19, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer Undoubtedly, France has left its influence within North African culture ranging from language to government, and media. Around half a century ago, France played an even greater role in North Africa. During Europe’s scramble(...)
How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Message Has Impacted Arab Americans
Jan 18, 2021
By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer We commemorate Martin Luther King Jr as an incredible and authentic civil rights leader that lead a generation into a call for equality and freedom. Dr. King expressed his deep desire for equality among(...)
Unity Against Fear: The Battle of Ain- Jalut
Jan 18, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America Contributing Writer During the early middle ages, the Abbasid Islamic Dynasty was considered to be the controlling force of the world. The Abbasid Caliphate stretched from the Atlantic to the Caspian Sea. The end(...)2,454 Results (Page 1 of 205)
