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Arab Cuisine: 50 Cookbooks to Try
Mar 5, 2025
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The world of Arab cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes that are as diverse as the region itself. From the aromatic spices of Morocco to the fresh, colorful ingredients of Palestine,(...)
Tabkha: Recipes from Under the Rubble
Mar 5, 2025
Courtesy of Aphrodite Delaguiado By: Lama Obeid / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, more Palestinian cookbooks have been written and published in English, sharing the richness of the cuisine with the world. Mona Zahed, from Gaza, has made(...)
‘No Other Land’ Wins Oscar for Best Documentary
Mar 2, 2025
https://youtu.be/3gzo7PiFiaM?si=FxafpdXgxw-BiZ3a The documentary No Other Land, a collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, won the Best Documentary Feature award tonight at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. The film chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a region in the(...)
Meat and Burghul Stew - Yakhnit Lahm wa Burghul
Mar 1, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Many of the healthy stews in the region of Greater Syria use lamb and burghul as their base. These are served alongside various types of salads made from both fresh(...)
Racist, Offensive, and Unacceptable: Trump’s Distorted Gaza Fantasy
Feb 26, 2025
We at Arab America are deeply disturbed by a denigrating video post on Donald Trump’s Instagram page, which perpetuates offensive stereotypes about Arabs and Palestinians. As an organization dedicated to promoting an accurate and dignified image of Arabs and Arab(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Leila Ahmed
Feb 25, 2025
Photo-Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventy-sixth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)
“One Foot in Tradition, One in the Future”: 40 Minutes with Mike Khoury
Feb 25, 2025
Mike Khoury By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian American violinist and composer Mike Khoury moves fluidly between rock bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, and original works—all while staying deeply connected to his heritage. Based in Redford, Michigan, his(...)
Ultimate List: 50 Ramadan and Eid Books for Children
Feb 25, 2025
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Here’s a collection of heartwarming and educational books that introduce children to the beautiful traditions and values of Ramadan. From the excitement of fasting and praying to acts of charity and community,(...)
Gaza’s Uncertain Future: Ceasefire Deadlock, Regional Diplomacy, and the Struggle for Peace
Feb 25, 2025
Photo: Wikimedia Commons--Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APA images By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer March 1 marks the end of the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Forty- two days(...)
When Morocco Almost Became a Portuguese Colony
Feb 25, 2025
Painting of the Battle of the Three Kings (1578) Batalha de Alcácer Quibir (Ksar El Kebir). Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the 16th century, European powers expanded their colonial ambitions, seeking(...)
The Secret Healing Practices of Arab Herbalists: Ancient Remedies and Their Enduring Legacy in Modern Medicine
Feb 25, 2025
Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout decades and countries, the healing arts have evolved in countless ways. Arab herbalism is one of the most fascinating and powerful traditions, harnessing nature's richness while also laying the groundwork for modern(...)
EMEL In Concert: When Music Becomes a Movement
Feb 25, 2025
EMEL. Courtesy of Amber Gray By: David Elkin / Arab America Contributing Writer With her recent album MRA, the Tunisian-born, New York-based musician EMEL continues to redefine boundaries, both sonic and societal. A beguiling blend of ethereal soundscapes, hip-hop grit,(...)4,636 Results (Page 16 of 387)