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Ibn al Haytham, Son of Iraq, Maker of the Very First Camera
Oct 6, 2021
Ibn al Haytham. Source: 100GreatScientists By: Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Born in Basra, Iraq, around the year 965, Al-Hasan Ibn al Haytham was a pioneer and scientific thinker. He thoroughly studied and produced work in Math, Physics,(...)
Did You Know that Puerto Rico has an Arab Community?
Oct 6, 2021
History of Puerto Rico and the Colonial Migration of Arabs to the Island Historical Map of Puerto Rico Image by University of Texas Libraries By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The island of Puerto Rico is one of the main(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 13 of 13): Taroudant
Oct 6, 2021
A serene riad in Taroudant. Photo: Fanpop By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech,(...)
Somalis: Arab or Not?
Oct 5, 2021
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), one of the most well-known Somali Americans. Source: The Intercept By: Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Somali Americans have been gaining particular influence in the United States in recent years. They have a significant(...)
Virtues of the Arabs
Oct 5, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Without question, most of the peoples or nations of the world, among them the Arabs, suggest they have virtues which cannot be claimed by others. However, do some have virtues not found with others? (...)
Anees The Rapper
Oct 4, 2021
Anees The Rapper: RE-BOLT By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the Middle Eastern rapper taking the internet by storm? Anees Mokhiber who goes by Anees the rapper started his music career when he(...)
AlRawabi School for Girls: Controversy Amongst Arabs
Oct 3, 2021
ALRawabi School For Girls. Photo: IDBM By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The new Netflix series AlRawabi School For Girls nicknamed the “Arab mean girl” is about a prestigious school in Jordan. In the school, there is(...)
History of Mandeans and Their American Community
Oct 1, 2021
Mandeans performing baptism, one of their most important rituals. Source: Kirkuk Now By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many religions have risen and fallen throughout the history of the Middle East. One such community which has withstood the(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Sep 29, 2021
The CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12,13 (the 14 is optional), 2021,(...)
Omar Kamal makes his American debut at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Sep 29, 2021
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Frank Sinatra of the Middle-East’- the title bestowed upon Omar Kamal, the Palestinian singer/composer from Nablus who claims a rich variety in musical influences ranging from Sinatra to Mohammed Abdelwahab and Fayrouz.(...)
Two twisted legacies of the U.S. in Iraq: human rights violations at Abu Ghraib prison and theft of the Sumerian poem, the ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ tablet
Sep 29, 2021
Torture at Abu Ghraib by artist Fernando Botero Photo The Mercury News By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Photos depicting atrocities only describable as appalling and inhumane from Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq in 2004 shocked the sensibilities(...)
Converging Lines: Tracing the Artistic Lineage of the Arab Diaspora in the U.S.
Sep 29, 2021
artist John Halaka Resist, Photo: MEI By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the past century, Washington DC has become a place where all nationalities can come together and express their culture through art, music, food, and(...)4,860 Results (Page 161 of 405)