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Why Arab American Youth Care About the U.S. Census
May 17, 2023
By Dareen Abukwaik / Arab America Contributing Writer What is your race? This is a seemingly harmless question, especially when it comes to the U.S. census and other forms of data collection. But what happens when your identity doesn’t exactly(...)
What the Drying Up of the Euphrates River Could Mean for Iraq & Syria
May 10, 2023
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are Iraq’s main water source and essential to for agriculture. Photo credit ArabNews. It's an odd scene, in Southern Iraq,the governorate of Dhi Qar, the once lush and(...)
TikTok Profits From Syrian Refugees Limited Source of Income
May 10, 2023
Some of the many sticker options for purchase during a live stream. Graphic from Path of Ex. By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer A Temporary Solution to a Living Crisis The continuing civil war in Syria and the(...)
Public Display of Affection in the Arab World
May 10, 2023
A Lebanese singer showing affection during the concert. Photo by: Wikipedia By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer What is affection? Affection is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something, usually associated with a type of(...)
Al-Nakba: The 75th Anniversary Commemoration of 'The Catastrophe' of 1948
May 10, 2023
400k Palestinians fleeing West Bank/Gaza in 1948 to Jordan with sick, aged, and few belongings -- Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the major displacement of Palestinians at the time(...)
The Unofficial Arabic texting language: Franco
May 10, 2023
By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer 3araby/ Arabeya One of the most common struggles for Arab American young adults is the decline of the teaching of the written Arabic language. Many Arabs communicate verbally in Arabic, however, struggle(...)
Five Arab Nations Are Ready to Join BRICS
May 10, 2023
Locations of the BRICS countries. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer After the global financial crisis of 2008, BRICS, better known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, gained its reputation as one of the(...)
Afifa Iskandar, The Iraqi Blackbird
May 3, 2023
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Afifa Iskandar Estefan, عفيفة إسكندر إصطيفان, is one of the most famous Iraqi singers of the 20th century. She is known for her traditional style of singing. Maqam-al-Iraqi is an old musical(...)
World’s Most Influential Arabs of 2023
May 3, 2023
Photo: Gulf Business By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2022, Arabs achieved new heights in various fields, including space exploration, climbing the world's tallest mountain, and dominating the entertainment industry. These female power listers are breaking down(...)
A Place for Arab American Researchers at the Arab-American Frontiers Symposium
May 3, 2023
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, the minister of education for the United Arab Emirates, showcased giving a speech at the 4th annual Arab-American Frontiers Symposium in 2018. Photo Credits: Khalifa University. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Establishing a(...)
Arabic: One of the Fastest-Growing Languages in the World
May 2, 2023
Map of the MENA region's Dispersion and Density of Arabic. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer As an Arab American, I have always felt a deep pride in both my Arab heritage and the invaluable cultural(...)
Palestinians’ Press for Modifications Before Israel’s Admission to the US Visa Waiver Program
May 2, 2023
Map of Countries that are currently Participating in the US Visa Waiver Program. Photo: Caribbeannewsglobal By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Palestinian Americans are raising concerns over Israel’s application to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), causing delays(...)3,869 Results (Page 20 of 323)