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10 Traditional Kuwaiti Dishes You Must Try

Oct 7, 2020

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Aside from the oil industry and remarkable architecture, Kuwait is also popular for its traditional foods and recipes. Kuwaiti cuisine is a fusion of Arabian, Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean dishes. Typical food in(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Elia Baida

Oct 7, 2020

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(...)

Arab American Women are Forging New Paths in the Media

Oct 7, 2020

The media plays an integral part in our daily lives, providing us with information via electronic and print mediums. It is imperative that the media reflects the diversity of the American mosaic. Join us as we meet six Arab American(...)

Bahbah: Today's Arab World: Divided, Conflicted, and in Disarray

Oct 7, 2020

By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist A look at the Arab world today makes you want to scream in agony. Even though a League of Arab States exists consisting of 22 Arab countries, it cannot be compared, by any stretch(...)

Biden Drops Arabic Phrase, Insha’Allah, to Mock Trump on his Tax Returns, Lighting up Arab Twitter—Is it Praiseworthy or Pandering?

Oct 7, 2020

Photo credit blogspot.com By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s usage of the phrase Insha’Allah during a chaotic debate with President Trump lit up Arab Twitter. For those who recognized the Arabic phrase during the debate,(...)

‘French Montana’ Embraces Moroccan Heritage through Music

Oct 6, 2020

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city(...)

The Birds of Syria

Oct 6, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of birds, Syria is an important country, not only for its own bird inhabitants but also for the country as a usual stopover for migrating birds. Ornithologists believe that the country’s(...)

The Arab Pride and their Love Towards their Nationalism

Oct 5, 2020

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Patriotism Arab nationalism is a pro-independence belief that declares the Arabs are a nation and supports the unification of Arabs, honoring the glories of Arab civilization, their language, and literature, calling for revitalization(...)

8 Facts You Wouldn’t Have Guessed About Arab Americans

Oct 5, 2020

By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Arab Americans have been stereotyped for years, especially in the media. But what do we really know about them? Here are eight facts about various Arab Americans that will surprise you. 1.(...)

BBC Study Shows Social Changes in the Arab World

Oct 2, 2020

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Before delving into this, it might be helpful to give some clarity on what exactly we are referring to. Many Americans have a hard time with this understanding so we will just try to(...)

15 Arab American Comedians That Will Crack You Up

Oct 2, 2020

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are so many stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims that sometimes you just have to make fun of them and use humor to combat them. These 15 Arab American comedians, some of whom are(...)

Syrian Refugees are Changing the Western World's Food Scene

Oct 1, 2020

By: Clara Jude/Arab America Contributing Writer In western countries such as Germany, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, Syrian food is thriving. This is due to their ongoing civil war. As refugees flee and spread(...)