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Italian Genocide in Libya in the early 20th Century—Who knew? Now we do
Jan 27, 2021
A long march of the Bedawin to the Italian concentration camp Photo TheLibyanGenocide.com By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Italian government officials in the years between World Wars I and II, 1924-1934, and present-day officials, have known about this(...)
Halawa: The Tahini Dessert
Jan 27, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone knows that tahini or sesame paste is used throughout the Arab world, and especially in hummus. Did you know, though, that tahini can be used in Halawa? Also known as halva, Halawa is(...)
Top 10 Apps to Learn Arabic
Jan 26, 2021
Learning Arabic can be a tough language to learn. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to learn on the go! Here are the top 10 Apps to use if you are interested in learning Arabic: 1. Duolingo Duolingo offers(...)
The Secret Life of Olive Trees in the Arab World
Jan 26, 2021
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer The olive tree has a huge significance and meaning in the Arab world. What is the olive tree though? Furthermore, why is it so significant and what is its meaning. What is the nature(...)
Couscous: From the Berber Tribe to the Whole World
Jan 25, 2021
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Couscous is well known around the world and has rapidly become a very popular ingredient. It is healthy, delicious, has a neutral taste, can be combined with just about anything, and it can be(...)
Female Arab Attorneys that are Making History
Jan 25, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Female Arab Attorneys' was a term that was rarely heard in the MENA countries. Today, this is changed - there are hundreds of women, practicing in the area of law, who are fighting(...)
Beauty and Politics Brought on Her Misery- Fawzia Fuad of Egypt and Iran
Jan 22, 2021
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America contributing writer Her beauty and her father's intense involvement in Politics brought on her to her misery. This is the story of Princess Fawzia Fuad of Egypt and Iran. She was born on November(...)
5 Innovative Arab Women: Artists Pushing the Boundaries of Gender
Jan 22, 2021
By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer Surrounded by a strong patriarchy, art in the Middle East mainly encompasses work through a certain lens. There is a dearth of female artists who are pursuing art(...)
From Al-Rabita movement to Arab America, a Common Desire
Jan 21, 2021
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer The goals of Arab Americans were shared by Arab intellectuals who immigrated to the United States more than 100 years ago. Indeed, a movement called Al-Rabita was created to achieve these goals. But what(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Semi Sheheen
Jan 20, 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(...)
Saffron - The Most Precious Spice in the World
Jan 20, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, worth its weight in gold, pure saffron, was and remains today, the most precious spice in the world. A miracle of nature with an enticing aroma and an exotic taste, saffron, without(...)
Bahbah: Lessons We Should Take from the Outgoing Trump Administration
Jan 20, 2021
Photo: Sky News By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Today is a great day in American history. We are celebrating a monumental victory for American democracy and a triumph of good over evil. The now dejected President Trump became(...)2,640 Results (Page 16 of 220)