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Go topBy: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Contributing Writer No one knows what will happen once the vicious genocidal war comes to an end in Gaza. However, several things must happen before discussing the type of peace that can potentially emerge between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel, the new Palestinian government, Hamas, and the international … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My first introduction to tajine, a dish that vies with couscous as Morocco’s national dish, took place in Rabat at the home of my friend Idriss. I had met him during his student days in Toronto after he had finished his studies at Laval University in Quebec City. Before … Continued
This is the thirty-eighth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on our thirty-eight pathbreaker, Noura Erakat, a noted Palestinian American activist, university professor, legal scholar, and human rights attorney. Noura’s research interests focus on human rights law, humanitarian law, national security law, refugee law, social justice, and critical race theory, emphasizing the Israel-Palestine conflict. Erakat has been especially vocal on the latest go-around of the Israel-Palestine conflict, namely the Gaza war.
By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer Creation is a form of thinking. It’s abandoning a certain world of preoccupations in order to enter into another. Etel Adnan, Beginning with Color: An Interview with Etel Adnan March, the assigned month to celebrate Women’s achievements, grants many a space to learn about hidden female … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer At the core of Arab culture is a reservoir of intriguing stories that have been told from one generation to another—these are the traditional folktales of the Arabs. They are deeply rooted in historical antiquity, offering an unforgettable series of glimpses and insights into the very soul … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The full impact of the brave speech of Charles Schumer is hard to judge. When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, Israelis were on the brink of a civil war, struggling with the issue of the power of the Supreme Court. Liberal groups were organizing massive street … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer 1. The Apartment in Bab El-Louk “How similar yet different we all are.” A blue door graces the front cover of the graphic novel, The Apartment in Bab el-Louk, written by Donia Maher and illustrated by Ganzeer. It earned the title the’ noir of Arab graphic novels.’ … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna /Arab America Contributing Writer Modest fashion is trending in which people wear less revealing attire to express religious, spiritual, or personal interests. Modest attire can be elegant and contemporary while being non-revealing. For example, Muslim women frequently wear the “Hijab” and the “Abaya,” but also many partake that are not Muslim. During … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time I sat down to a feast featuring mansaf was in the countryside near Amman, the capital of Jordan. Surrounded by distinguished-looking men in flowing Arab robes, I reclined quietly beside my host around a steaming platter of rice covered with lamb and nuts. The conversation was … Continued
By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Public Art Abu Dhabi unveiled its first installation, a multimedia piece called WAVE by the Seoul-based collective district. Abu Dhabi is the latest city aiming to put itself on the contemporary art map with the launch of a new biennale this year centered on public art. With … Continued
On February 25, Lebanese American Fayrouz Saad was appointed Assistant Secretary for the Office of Partnership and Engagement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In her new role, Saad serves as the principal advisor to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on matters related to external engagements and the impact of departmental policies, regulations, processes, and … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan, a sacred month, means spending quality time in worship, reflection, prayer, and connecting with the family and friends around you. In addition to breaking our fast with the suhoor and iftar meals, we feast on magnificent desserts. Ramadan’s sweets are as much a tradition as a … Continued
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