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Al-Taghrooda Poetry: Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry
Jun 22, 2022
Al-taghrooda poetry, the bedouin tradition chanted poetry 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(...)
Moon Knight and the Importance of Representation
Jun 22, 2022
Layla el Fouly By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the(...)
The Story of Arab Flags: Red, White, Black, and Green. Colonial Colors? Or Ancient Arabic Poetry?
Jun 22, 2022
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for(...)
Biden goes Beyond Trump's Commitment in Defending some Saudi and Gulf Countries
Jun 22, 2022
Biden is poised to visit the Middle East in July--is he ready to give too much to Saudi and Israel? Photo -- HuffPost By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Disturbingly, President Biden is following ex-president Trump’s path. First,(...)
If You Haven't Tried this Egyptian Sweet, You’re Missing Out - Basbousa Recipe
Jun 22, 2022
A tray of basbousa, Photo Credit: Chef Lamees By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World sure does know how to make sweets, from kunafa to baklawa to Om Ali. They all are lovely in their own(...)
Chop an Onion then Figure out What to Cook
Jun 21, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A staple ingredient in cooking since the dawn of civilization, the onion (allium cepa) has been available as a food for thousands of years by all strata of society - from peasant to royalty.(...)
A Fearsome Predator in the Arab world: The Sahara-Horned Viper
Jun 15, 2022
The Sahara-horned Viper. By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Sahara-horned viper is a venomous snake found in the desert of North Africa and parts of the Middle East. Its most distinct feature is the pair of(...)
Syrian Parkour: The Art of Overcoming Obstacles
Jun 15, 2022
Tafani Parkour Team By: Malorie Lewis / Arab American Contributing Writer Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice or Art of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. A major goal of the sport being(...)
Father’s Day: A daughter’s first true love
Jun 15, 2022
Father and daughter playing-Photo 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(...)
Israeli Lobby Supports Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s Black Opponent in Michigan Election
Jun 15, 2022
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, popular Rep. for Michigan's District 12, has a primary opponent supported by pro-Israel PACs - Photo: Detroit Free Press By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A new political action committee of Black and Jewish(...)
Miyawaki-style Reforestation in Jordan
Jun 15, 2022
(Photo Credit: MONGABAY) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2018, Deema Assaf, a Jordanian architect, and Motoharu Nochi, a Japanese environmentalist, have planted three such forests in Amman, Jordan the largest of which is only 250 square(...)
10 Arab TED Talks You Must See
Jun 15, 2022
TED Talks are an effective way to share a unique perspective on an underrepresented idea or experience. (Photo: TED) By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer One pops up on your YouTube explore page and every so often, one(...)4,669 Results (Page 117 of 390)