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Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Albert Rashid
Oct 14, 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 America Announces Spring 2021 Internship/Externship Opportunities
Oct 13, 2020
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces its Spring 2021 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: January-May 2021 (4 Months) Due to the Coronavirus crisis, we(...)
Just How Similar is Arabic to Urdu?
Oct 13, 2020
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is one of the most used languages in the world. It has influenced many languages such as Persian, Turkish, Malay, Hindi, Urdu, Indonesian, Tagalog, Somali, Swahili, and even Spanish. Arabic can be(...)
The Benefits of Learning Arabic as a Third Language
Oct 13, 2020
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer As someone who enjoys learning languages, it has become increasingly apparent that the process gets easier as time goes on. Even if the languages(...)
Fakhira Halloun Dedicates Her Life to Solving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Oct 12, 2020
By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Fakhira Halloun holds two contradictory identities: She is Palestinian and an Israeli citizen. It wasn’t until she began facilitating peace dialogues between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem in 2000, that she(...)
Al-Khawarizmi : The Father of all Algebraic Mathematics
Oct 9, 2020
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America Contributing Writer One of the few polymaths known to history, Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, immortalized himself as the structure for many sciences and algebra. The man was solely responsible for the numerals that we(...)
Is France Being Arabized?
Oct 9, 2020
French students learning Arabic By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, many Arab countries in the process of development have seen their citizens move to destinations with more resources, such as France. This immigration is strongly linked(...)
Breaking Down Gender Barriers: The Moroccan Fisherwomen
Oct 8, 2020
Despite the different culture, nationality or language, gender barriers have always managed to hinder women’s success in different spheres, and the Moroccan women in the fishing industry had a huge victory that needs to be celebrated. In a rigidly traditional(...)
Democracy Destroyed: Stories of American Sponsored Coups - Iraq
Oct 8, 2020
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Iraq under King Faisal II was the perfect situation for the U.S.: He was amenable to their wishes and was willing to support them in their attempted coups in Syria, also forming the Baghdad(...)
Arab Americans Endorse Biden for President
Oct 7, 2020
Washington, D.C. – A diverse group of Arab American public servants, professionals, and advocates launched a support committee endorsing Vice President Joe Biden for President. Arab Americans for Biden will serve as an organizing committee to engage the Biden/Harris supporters(...)
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(...)4,040 Results (Page 152 of 337)