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Israeli Government on the Move to Occupy More Muslim and Christian Property in Jerusalem

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The Israel government has started to register land ownership in the area of al-Aqsa Mosque. That would put the sanctity of the Mosque at risk. Adding insult to injury, the government is using funds to help Palestinians to harm them. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that in the same breath as Muslim Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem protested more Jewish settlers, Christian Palestinians also had something to protest.

A Street Named Ibrahim Al-Hamdi

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On June 26th, Little Yemen hosted its annual Yemeni Day parade. Now in its 3rd year, the parade celebrates Yemeni heritage and culture, and it brings to light the positive aspects of Yemen and Yemenis despite negative media coverage. It is also a celebration of American Yemeni identity. During the protest, Yahay Obeid, a prominent Yemeni American leader and chairman of the Yemeni America Day Parade, hosted the street co-naming ceremony of Ibrahim al-Hamdi. This new street pays homage to the 1970s Yemeni President and is a symbol of hope for Yemenis who see their home country at the point of no return.

Al-Taghrooda Poetry: Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry

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By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued

Father’s Day: A daughter’s first true love

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By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer “Baba’s day”, the day celebrating fathers is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries like The United States and many North African countries. In the Middle East, Arab countries celebrate it annually on the 21st of June when the summer solstice occurs. It is commonly … Continued

Refugee Food Festival

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What is Refugee Food Festival? The refugee food festival is an incredible project that brings people together. The French-born initiative started in 2016. Through a partnership between the NGO Food Sweet Food and UNHCR, with the support of partners, citizens, local authorities, restaurants, and private businesses. Their purpose is to showcase refugees’ cooking talents and … Continued

One Pot Wonder- Makloubeh

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By: Waverly Nohr / Arab America Contributing Writer Makloubeh? Doesn’t that translate from Arabic to mean “upside down?” Yes, yes it does! If you haven’t seen it, makloubeh is an Arab dish that is composed of vegetables, meat, and a whole lot of rice. Similar to a cake or the concept of a seven-layer bean dip that is popular amongst American parties, makloubeh is arranged in … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Anton Abdelahad

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By: Richard M. 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 them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is … Continued

The Traditional Clothing of Palestine

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By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional clothing of Palestine is a reflection of a rich culture full of old traditions and a love for details, which is beautifully expressed in their traditional clothing. The clothing is extremely rich in embroidery, which is called ‘tatriz’. However, the style depends on many factors: … Continued

The Life and Legacy of Ralph Nader

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In fact, much of the ease of modern life, and degree to which its conveniences are safe for us to use, must be attributed to Ralph Nader. His transformative influence in the field of consumer affairs cannot be overstated. Nader has taken on many titles throughout his remarkable career, including those of activist, politician, attorney, presidential candidate, and auto-reformer.

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