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Malcolm X and the Afro-Arab Political Legacy
Jan 12, 2021
By Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X remains at the forefront of African-American leaders, and his ideals continue to inspire political movements around the world. He is accredited with laying the foundations of the Black Power Movement, and is(...)
Check Out The Street Foods From These 6 Arab Countries
Jan 11, 2021
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a memorable trip requires an adventurous spirit - one that will push you to explore what is foreign, but rewarding. This is especially true with food, since trying new flavors and culinary concepts(...)
Which Countries Have Jerusalem Embassies?
Jan 11, 2021
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In December 2018, the United States made a landmark decision to acknowledge the existence of Israel and move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. On May 14, 2018, the government of the U.S.(...)
Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Jan 7, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia is a country well-known for its beautiful scenery, culture, and being a pioneer for women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to those facts, Tunisia is also home to(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Jan 6, 2021
For Immediate Release Washington DC (January 6, 2021): The Arab America Foundation celebrates Arab American unity, heritage, and identity with discussions from exciting speakers in public service, cultural institutions, business innovators, influencers, and performances by exciting artists from the U.S.(...)
A Moroccan Fantasy
Jan 6, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Hamid al-Badawi was relaxed in the Moorish atmosphere of the richly decorated Alhambra room in Agadir’s deluxe Sahara Hotel. The musicians had just begun to tune their instruments when the waiter, distinguished-looking in his(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Edward Abdo
Jan 6, 2021
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(...)
Muhalabia- Arab Style Milk Pudding
Jan 6, 2021
Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer How Muhalabia was born and what is it? Muhalabia is one ancient Arab comfort food that has appealed to people in the Arab World for millennia, and that food is Mahalabia, or sweet milk pudding.(...)
‘East is East, and West is West’–Celebrating Arab American, Eastern Orthodox Christmas, January 7
Jan 6, 2021
By John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer As most of our readers already know, Christmas is celebrated around the world on different dates. In the case of Arabs, some celebrate the western rite on December 25, while those of the(...)
How is Epiphany Celebrated Culturally Around the Arab Christian World?
Jan 6, 2021
Photo: HALO Trust By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer January 6, 2021, is the holiday of Epiphany in the Arab Christian world. Perhaps, you are asking, what is Epiphany, do we know it by other names? How is(...)
Terrorism vs. Mental Illness: A News Media Paradox
Jan 5, 2021
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2010, there have been 61 mass shootings in the United States. Twenty-eight years prior, in 1982, there was a total of 51 mass shootings. Given this spike, a trend within the news and(...)
Arab Americans’ Identity
Jan 5, 2021
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab community is a growing minority in the United States. The Arab American population is estimated at four million and is spread in all states, but primarily concentrated in Michigan,(...)4,030 Results (Page 135 of 336)