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Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through the Jewish Lens
Jan 14, 2021
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is a contentious issue dating back to prior to World War I. This conflict officially came to a head upon the establishment of Israel as a state in 1948. Even now,(...)
Labels for Arabs and Why they Might be Incorrect
Jan 14, 2021
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when(...)
CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 1—Connecting with Public Officials
Jan 13, 2021
The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run Feb 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are becoming more active politically in municipal, regional, state, and(...)
10 Arab Films From 2020 You Don't Want To Miss in 2021
Jan 13, 2021
2020 released films By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer 2020 witnessed the birth of Arab films that gained global attention. Despite the health pandemic and the restrictions the world has experienced as a result, filmmakers still insisted on telling their(...)
Beit Wakil: Aleppo’s Gem of Comfort, History and Fine Food
Jan 13, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Oh our guests, if you should visit us, You will find that we are the guests, And you are the master of our home.” The old Arab verse found hanging on the walls of(...)
Black Lives Matter Influences the Arab World for Positive Changes
Jan 13, 2021
By: AT / Arab America Contributing Writer The events following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the murder of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police have shined a growing light on the injustices of racism. This in turn(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Prince Mohiuddin
Jan 13, 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(...)
Arab American Congresswomen Combatting Excesses of Power and Wealth – the U.S. President and Amazon's Bezos
Jan 13, 2021
Reps. Omar and Tlaib Photo Progressive Democrats of America By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, we were confronted by an insurrectionist raid on our nation’s capital by Trump-directed white domestic terrorists attempting to bring down the Government.(...)
From Atlanta to Amman: One American Healthcare Worker's Story of Courage and Adventure
Jan 12, 2021
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Perched atop a gregarious hill on Atlanta's beltline, overlooking the magnolia tree-lined streets of Ponce De Leon Avenue, lives a woman who, as she wistfully recalls with an air of both pride and regret,(...)
Malcolm X and the Afro-Arab Political Legacy
Jan 12, 2021
By Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X remains at the forefront of African-American leaders, and his ideals continue to inspire political movements around the world. He is accredited with laying the foundations of the Black Power Movement, and is(...)
Check Out The Street Foods From These 6 Arab Countries
Jan 11, 2021
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a memorable trip requires an adventurous spirit - one that will push you to explore what is foreign, but rewarding. This is especially true with food, since trying new flavors and culinary concepts(...)
Which Countries Have Jerusalem Embassies?
Jan 11, 2021
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In December 2018, the United States made a landmark decision to acknowledge the existence of Israel and move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. On May 14, 2018, the government of the U.S.(...)5,137 Results (Page 227 of 429)