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The Role Social Media Plays in Social Activism for Palestine
May 24, 2023
Photo credits to Honey Suckle Mag. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Activism Presence in Social Media Social media has become a leading tool in social activism, especially for Palestinian activists. After the 2011 Arab uprisings the International(...)
The Occupation of Tunisia and Algeria through Film
May 24, 2023
Algerian Revolution/ Jacobin By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia and Algeria Similar to every other Arab country, Tunisia and Algeria were occupied by France. At one point, Germany invaded Tunisia during the French occupation. The occupation of(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40-Class of 2023: Applicants Now Accepted
May 17, 2023
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, May 17, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40--Class of 2023. Applications are now being accepted through Sunday, June 18, 2023, by midnight Eastern(...)
Syria, Alas: Is There Reason for Optimism?
May 17, 2023
Photo from the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League's Ousted Members We have a stingy agreement from most Arab League countries that Syria, one of its founding(...)
Netflix’s "Queen Cleopatra" Sparks Controversy
May 17, 2023
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer On April 12, 2023, Netflix released a trailer for their upcoming documentary series Queen Cleopatra. This season comes as the second in a new documentary series by Jada Pinkett Smith depicting African(...)
Why Arab American Youth Care About the U.S. Census
May 17, 2023
By Dareen Abukwaik / Arab America Contributing Writer What is your race? This is a seemingly harmless question, especially when it comes to the U.S. census and other forms of data collection. But what happens when your identity doesn’t exactly(...)
Mosalsalat Turki: The Turkish Soap Operas that Mesmerized the Arab World
May 17, 2023
Popular Turkish Series/ Islackburn By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer Something found in every Arab household is the common obsession with Turkish Soap Operas, otherwise known as ‘Mosalsalat Turki’. 'Mosalsalat Turki' are notorious for portraying dramatic storylines with the(...)
A Look on Dubai’s Global Village
May 17, 2023
Photo: Construction Week By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The international community should be like Global Village, where individuals from all ethnicities and nations can coexist sharing experiences, cuisine, and traditions. Millions of visitors come to experience the(...)
Bridging the Gap: Language Barriers for Arab Refugees Living in America
May 17, 2023
Photo credits to Think Immigration. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab American Contributing Writer Welcome to the United States. The land of the free, home of the brave. Where life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness reside in unison. This is(...)
What the Drying Up of the Euphrates River Could Mean for Iraq & Syria
May 10, 2023
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are Iraq’s main water source and essential to for agriculture. Photo credit ArabNews. It's an odd scene, in Southern Iraq,the governorate of Dhi Qar, the once lush and(...)
Public Display of Affection in the Arab World
May 10, 2023
A Lebanese singer showing affection during the concert. Photo by: Wikipedia By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer What is affection? Affection is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something, usually associated with a type of(...)
TikTok Profits From Syrian Refugees Limited Source of Income
May 10, 2023
Some of the many sticker options for purchase during a live stream. Graphic from Path of Ex. By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer A Temporary Solution to a Living Crisis The continuing civil war in Syria and the(...)4,927 Results (Page 108 of 411)