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How Arab Descents In Latin America Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 6, 2023
Design Credits: Canva.com Rina Acevedo By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Hispanic Heritage Month Every year, Latinos celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of citizens whose ancestors came from(...)
Empowerment, Tradition, and Changing Dynamics in Arab Women's Business Roles
Sep 6, 2023
Photo: freepik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer With a variety of traditions and civilizations, the Arab world has long been defined by strongly rooted gender roles and societal standards. Women in this region have historically faced several(...)
10 Things Arab American Students Can Expect When Back to School
Aug 30, 2023
By Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer Everyone has a unique experience at school, but Arab American students specifically have an unusual experience in school compared to other ethnicities. Here are some of the things that Arab American students can expect when back(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America--Eleventh in Series: Farouk Shami
Aug 30, 2023
Farouk Shami -- Photo: www.farouk.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the eleventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among(...)
Could Arab Cuisine Disappear? Keeping Its Delicious Legacy Alive
Aug 30, 2023
Lebanese Homemade Food. Photo: WikiMedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treasure of Homemade Arab Cuisine Arab cuisine is a culinary treasure globally known for its rich flavors and diverse dishes. However, underneath its renowed reputation, there's(...)
Introducing UPenn MENA Magazine, Fenjan: Interview with Laila Shadid
Aug 30, 2023
Co-founder of Fenjan Magazine, Laila Shadid. By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and(...)
Latin America’s Forgotten History
Aug 30, 2023
Old decoration in an eastern market / Photo Credits: Pexels.com/JuliaVolk By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer A Forgotten History As a Salvadorean-born Latina, year after year, we approach Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating our Independence, our culture, and(...)
Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC
Aug 30, 2023
Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,”(...)
The Missing Data: How the Exclusion of Arabs from the Census Undermines Equitable Healthcare
Aug 30, 2023
Photo Credits: Bloomberg By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Clinical research is an evolving field, gathering data from various regions within the nation in its pursuit of answers to important questions. Within this research, many statistics are(...)
Arab American Entertainers Amidst the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Aug 23, 2023
Photo Credits: LA Times By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The writer's strike has been an ongoing issue for weeks, with protests spanning all over Los Angeles demanding better pay. It has impacted many aspects of the entertainment(...)
MENA vs. SWANA
Aug 23, 2023
Map of the MENA region. Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Origins of the "MENA"/"SWANA" Debate In the context of geopolitical discussions and cultural classifications, few expressions have sparked as much discourse as "MENA"(...)
Variety of Festivals in Jordan: Beautiful Scenes
Aug 23, 2023
Photo: Pexels By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Beautiful surroundings, historical riches, and friendly people make Jordan a captivating country in the Middle East. A tapestry of variety festivals showcases the country's creativity, diversity, and vibrant traditions, even(...)4,038 Results (Page 23 of 337)