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Arab American Rashida Tlaib Wins Historic Victory in Michigan Primary Election
Aug 8, 2018
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Back in February of 2018, Rashida Tlaib, daughter of Palestinian immigrant parents, a native of Detroit, Michigan, announced her campaign in running for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. As of this morning, the results are(...)
Progressive Democrats Increasingly Criticize Israel
Aug 8, 2018
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer In politics, everything you say or do is open to the public, and open to the public’s own interpretation. As a politician, what you say can and will most likely be used against you(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)4,559 Results (Page 275 of 380)