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The Value of Traditional Arabic Music in the U.S.
Oct 2, 2024
Courtesy of Sami Abu-Shumays. By: Sami Abu Shumays / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ll never forget a conversation I had around 15 or 16 years ago when flying cross-country to perform. A chatty middle-aged white woman sat next to me on(...)
Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee: A Misfit in Arab American Literature?
Oct 2, 2024
Salom Rizk's Syrian Yankee. Image source: goodreads. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee (1943) has largely been avoided in Arab American literary discussions, not only due to its assimilationist rhetoric but also because of(...)
The Long-Standing Relationship Between the USA and Morocco
Oct 2, 2024
Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship, ratified in 1787. Photo source: Wikimedia commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer The diplomatic relations between the United States and Morocco have deep roots that stretch back to the 18th century, making(...)
Hezbollah Must not Give Israel a Pretext to Occupy South Lebanon
Oct 2, 2024
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo: Wikipedia It seems that early on Tuesday, Israel started a ground invasion of Lebanon, aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah’s infrastructure and influence. Reports are not clear yet on the intensity and long-term plan(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Alia Shawkat
Oct 2, 2024
Wikimedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixtieth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our(...)
The Last Stand for UN Legitimacy In Its 79th General Assembly Cycle
Oct 2, 2024
Source: Designed for Arab America, this featured image shows The King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani giving their speeches at the 79th UNGA. By: Yara Marei, Arab(...)
Flavor Journey: Navigating the Vibrant Tapestry of Middle Eastern Food Festivals
Sep 25, 2024
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In multiple cities around the country, fall is food festival season, an immersive way to explore the rich mosaic of flavors, traditions, and cultures from vibrant regions all over the world. Many of the(...)
Moroccan Childhood Nostalgia: Summers in the Bled
Sep 25, 2024
Photo of Moroccan father taking a photo of his children in Rabat. Source: Nissrine Bedda By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Nostalgia, as Moroccan-Americans know it to be, opens up profound emotions when living far away from the(...)
Spanish Enclaves in Morocco: Ceuta, Melilla, and the Migration Dilemma
Sep 25, 2024
Map of Ceuta's border with Morocco. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants(...)
The Upcoming Tunisian Presidential Election: What Led Us Here?
Sep 25, 2024
Top: Anti Self-Coup Demonstration. Bottom: Pro Self-Coup Demonstration. Photos: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Kais Saied has recently announced that the country will hold presidential elections for the third time since the ousting(...)
The Pulse of Egypt’s EDM Culture Scene
Sep 25, 2024
Keinemusik Festival at The Pyramids. Credit: Keinemusik By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt’s electronic dance music (EDM) culture extends beyond simply the club scene; it is a vibrant community woven into the fabric of the country’s cultural(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Khalil Jahshan
Sep 25, 2024
Khalil Jahshan -- Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-ninth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics,(...)4,566 Results (Page 27 of 381)