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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(...)