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Language Tells a Story: the Evolution of the Arabic Language
Mar 15, 2021
By: Emily Devereaux/ Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, Arabic is a Proto-Semitic language, which is a subgroup of Afro-Asiatic languages. Other Proto-Semitic languages are Hebrew and Amharic. However, many linguists have studied the Proto-Semitic languages and have surmised that between(...)
7 Things to Research for Study Abroad Programs in the Arab World
Mar 11, 2021
Photo by CIEE Middle Eastern Studies in Amman, Jordan Alum By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but is not a decision to be taken lightly. Each study abroad program is different, and what works(...)
Five Arab Women Who are Successful YouTubers
Mar 11, 2021
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer The YouTube trend has spread throughout allowing social media influencers to make a living off of their posted content. YouTubers post vlogs to share their lives with interested subscribers. These vlogs include subjects that(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Little Sami
Mar 10, 2021
By: Richard M. 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(...)
Bahbah: Revoking My East Jerusalem Residency is a "War Crime" and I Want Justice
Mar 10, 2021
Palestinian Identity Injustice. Source: PalestineNewsNetwork. By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist I was blown away by a title that appeared recently in an Israeli newspaper. It read, “Airport to stay shut, but 900 new immigrants will be(...)
6 Arab Women in Fashion Who Are Making a Change
Mar 10, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The media is constantly focusing on western women in fashion and their social activism. And while all women who are creative deserve acknowledgement, we believe in highlighting the Arab women who are creating(...)
Meet the First Palestinian Woman Weight Lifter, Subreen Dari
Mar 10, 2021
Subreen Dari. Source: Subz2. By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Subreen Dari is a mother of two, a nurse, and an award-winning weightlifter. Of proud Palestinian descent, Subreen was born in New York and grew up in Ohio.(...)
Where Do Palestinians Go to Redress Israeli Abuses? U.S. Rejects International Criminal Court Solution
Mar 10, 2021
Photo Information Nigeria By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinians are attempting to gain support from the International Criminal Court in redressing crimes perpetrated on them by the Israeli state. The Biden administration does not accept this approach,(...)
Who are the Empowered Women of Arab America? Meet them on March 21st
Mar 10, 2021
The official logos of the "Empowered Women of Arab America" event on March 21, 2021 Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements(...)
Tony Khoury, an Arab American Businessman
Mar 9, 2021
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Tony Khoury is a Syrian American electrical engineer and artist, who has invented products and started businesses. He came to the United States from Syria for college and has created a name for himself(...)
Dogs, Cats, and Horses - Oh My! The Evolution of Pets in the Arab World
Mar 9, 2021
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer From the heroic actions of Lassie, hilarious shenanigans of Scooby-Doo, and the fast-talking breeziness of Mister Ed (for anyone under 55, he was the talking hooved palomino who dominated TV screens in the early(...)
Arab Representation in Popular Literature
Mar 8, 2021
Representation in literature is important for many different audiences! It is important that children see their identity represented. Therefore, they will not grow up with the notion that only white people can be represented in many forms of media. Understanding(...)4,667 Results (Page 178 of 389)