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Pistachios: Historic and Healthy Nuts

Aug 8, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Pistachios (Pistacia vera), whose name derives from the Persian word pisteh, is believed to have originated in Iran. For thousands of years they thrived in western Asia, in the area from Syria to Afghanistan.(...)

Are the Druze People Arabs or Muslims? Deciphering Who They Are

Aug 8, 2018

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The Druze are an ethnically and religiously defined population living mainly in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Palestine/Israel. There are also large communities of Druze living in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Australia, Latin America(...)

Which Is Better: Learning Classic or Spoken Arabic?

Aug 8, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabic language is over 1600 years old. Arabic, a Central Semitic language, is spoken by over 300 million people worldwide today. It is classified as a macrolanguage, as it consists of over 30(...)

The Arab America Ambassadors for the Month of July

Aug 1, 2018

Meet the Arab America Ambassadors (AAA's) that made a difference during the month of July!By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer/Ambassador The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying(...)

10 Inspirational Arab Proverbs

Aug 1, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer Proverbs are a special way to gain insight into one's culture. Proverbs, through the power of anecdotal messages and meanings, allow for various cultures and societies to share a common idea, While they showcase a(...)

In Tunisia, the Aura of Carthage and Hannibal still Live on

Aug 1, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum Standing atop Mount Byrsa, the Acropolis of both Punic and Roman Carthage, I surveyed the panorama of the modern spread-out urban center covering the historic ruins which, without doubt, form an important part of the heritage of(...)

35 Reasons Why Arab Americans Must Worry About This Important Duty

Aug 1, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer The results of this year’s midterm elections are tremendously important. Not only will the results shape the future of the Trump era, but it will take part in shaping the American political outlook for(...)

The Exodus of Palestinian Christians from the Holy Land

Aug 1, 2018

By: Cait O'Connor/Arab America Contributing Writer The Holy Land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea contains some of the most sacred spaces for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike. Jerusalem is the holiest site in Judaism, the home of(...)

8 Secrets on How to Make Perfect Tabbouleh

Aug 1, 2018

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In western culture, parsley is used mostly as a garnish, decorating plates in restaurants, only to get pushed aside by diners who want to get to the main course. However, the Ancient Arabs, Greeks,(...)

Finally, Israel Reveals its True Colors: Racist to the Core

Aug 1, 2018

By Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist In 2018, Israel celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence. The declaration affirmed that the State of Israel “will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants(...)

White Supremacy Is A Bigger Threat to America than Muslim Foreigners

Jul 25, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer As a candidate, President Trump promised to instill the sentiment of "America First," which included the molding of America's political agenda to solely cater to and preserve the most fundamental sentiments of America's identity.(...)

The Frenchification of Morocco is Almost Complete

Jul 25, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Arabization is our future’! ‘We will be truly an Arab country in a few years’! French influences will soon be an apparition from the past’! - were the phrases that I heard over and(...)