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Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Jalil Azzouz
May 26, 2021
Jalil Azzouz, 1956. Photo courtesy of Richard M. Breaux collection 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?(...)
10 Arab Yogis to Follow
May 25, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga has become increasingly popular in the Arab world. Especially with the pandemic, yoga is a great way to get your mind and body focused, relaxed, and even get an amazing workout in. Many(...)
10 Ways Arab Americans Haven't Changed
May 25, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Although Arab Americans have been in this country for generations, they still hang on to the core values and unique characteristics of their culture. Here are some ways how Arab Americans haven't changed: 1.(...)
How Can I Support this Liberation Struggle? Beginner Resources to Learn About Palestine
May 24, 2021
Special to Arab America / Curated by Dr. Sonia M. Rosen and Dr. Dina Badie It has been hard to watch events in Palestine over the last few weeks, and while a ceasefire has been agreed upon, we all know(...)
The Hadids: Palestinian-American Models Face Backlash
May 24, 2021
Credit: Reuters By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Household names of fashion, Gigi and Bella Hadid, have been facing criticism for their stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their father, Mohammed Hadid, fled Palestine as a child, and the models’(...)
The History of Palestine: Canaan Before it was Israel
May 24, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Palestine is the study of the past in the region of Palestine, defined as a geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. Situated at a strategic point(...)
Seven Famous Arab Poets You Need to Know
May 24, 2021
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is a distinctive language and Arabic poetry is one of the important genres in Arabic literature. Since ancient times, many beautiful poems and famous poets have been born in the land of Arabia.(...)
Hamod: Eyeless to Gaza
May 21, 2021
File photo of Nakba 1948 Palestine Dr. Hamode “Sam” Hamod is one of America’s most distinguished poets of Arab descent. But before he was a poet, he composed short stories. In 1956, following a trip to the Middle East, Sam(...)
Adel Imam: A Hallmark of Egyptian Cinema
May 21, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Adel Imam is easily one of the most recognized names in the Arabic film industry. His acting career goes above and beyond the constraints of genre and theme as he's filled roles ranging from(...)
Why didn't Jerusalem Become an Independent City State?
May 21, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Jerusalem is one of the holiest places known to the world. Throughout history, it has seen more invaders from all over the planet. Never has a holy place this much(...)
Arab Coffee Has More Benefits Than You Think
May 21, 2021
"A Cup of Coffee - Arabic Coffee, Damascus, Syria" by The Way of Slow Travel is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 By: Mohamed Nada/ Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee has been a drink enjoyed by many people all across the(...)
Egypt’s 'Atlantis': Underwater Archaeology and The Lost City of Thonis-Heracleion
May 21, 2021
Caption: Franck Goddio with the intact engraved Thonis-Heracleion stele of 1.90 m height, commissioned by Nectanebo I (378-362 BC) and almost identical to the Naukratis stele in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Its text names the site where it was(...)4,049 Results (Page 114 of 338)