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Zohran Mamdani’s Rise: A New Era for Arab Americans, Muslims, and the New Majority
Jun 25, 2025
Photo: Wikipedia Zohran Mamdani’s potential victory in the NYC mayoral race would be historic, not just for progressives, but for Arab Americans and Muslims across the nation. A proud Muslim and child of immigrants, Mamdani represents a generation unafraid to(...)
The Coptic Museum: A Living Metaphor of Egypt’s Interwoven Heritage
Jun 25, 2025
The Coptic Museum in Fustat, Cairo (Photo courtesy of the Author) By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer When I had the chance to visit the Coptic Museum in Fustat for a course on Egyptian History, I was immediately(...)
Where's Gaza Amidst the Tensions of the Middle East?
Jun 25, 2025
Source: Pexels By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza has lost media coverage amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Though media outlets continue to pivot their attention to the Iran-Israel conflict, people must not forget Gaza.(...)
Modest Swimwear for the Summer Heatwave
Jun 25, 2025
Photo: Pixels By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer As temperatures across the Northeast hit record highs, thousands of people are flocking to beaches and pools to escape the heat. This can present a challenge (and an opportunity!) for(...)
From Dearborn to Beirut: Ford Cars Were Assembled in Lebanon
Jun 25, 2025
Charles Corm & Cie. advertisement (Photo courtesy of the Charles Corm Foundation) By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s imagine it’s 1929 in Beirut for a moment. Amidst the city’s dusty, unpaved streets and horse-drawn carriages, you’ve(...)
Bridges of Culture: Arab Contributions to Italy
Jun 25, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Southern Italy, particularly Sicily and parts of Calabria, carry a profound legacy of Arab influence. This influence began with the Arab conquest of Sicily in the 9th century.(...)
"Rebel with Your Art": 40 Minutes with Nano Raies
Jun 25, 2025
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Nano Raies’s musical path is rooted in perseverance, self-discovery, and breaking boundaries. Hailing from Syria, Nano’s artistry fuses traditional Arabic sounds with bold modern influences. Her journey began in a home filled(...)
Rafic Hariri: His impact in Lebanon Before and After his Death
Jun 25, 2025
Visit of Rafic Hariri, Lebanese Prime Minister, to the EC. Photo Credit: © European Union, 2025 via Wikimedia Commons - CC BY 4.0 By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon’s modern history is deeply connected with the life(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Michael DeBakey
Jun 25, 2025
Photo -- Baylor University By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the eighty-seventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts,(...)
The Decline of Arab Nationalism and the Islamic Revival
Jun 25, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The early 20th century saw increased western intervention in the middle east, and the rise of secular Arab nationalism. A cornerstone of this Arab Nationalism was the idea of(...)
Why Does the Middle East Need an Inclusive Regional Paradigm?
Jun 25, 2025
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump's decision to join Israel in military strikes against Iran has significantly altered the regional geopolitical landscape, but eventually not in the way Washington intended. Rather than forcing Tehran into submission through(...)
“Dark Humor”: Is Gen Z Comfortable in Their Apathy?
Jun 25, 2025
A Refugee Camp in Syria. Photo Credit: Pexels By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer As of recently, the United States is officially involved in a war with Iran. President Trump announced a successful bombing campaign targeting three nuclear(...)4,636 Results (Page 1 of 387)