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Arab Lives are Woven into the European Fabric for Good and Bad: Here’s What We Know About Them

Jul 25, 2018

By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Early Arab invaders of Europe were quite effective in integrating local populations into the larger Arab society. To the contrary, later European colonization of Arab regions was not nearly as effective in bringing(...)

An Apartheid State: Is This the Death of Democracy in Israel?

Jul 25, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Recently Israel has passed into law a bill that defines the nature of the state of Israel. The nation-state bill sparked controversy as it establishes Israel as the historic home of Jewish people, saying(...)

Two Contemporary Arab Composers Revive Kahlil Gibran’s First Novel, "Broken Wings"

Jul 23, 2018

By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Broken Wings is a lyrical novel about the young Kahlil Gibran and his first love, Selma, in Lebanon. The story was published in 1912 and now the acclaimed musician, Dana Al Fardan, from Qatar and the(...)

Detroit Native, Abdul El-Sayed, Runs to Be the First United States Muslim Governor

Jul 18, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2017, Abdul El-Sayed officially announced his run for the Democratic nominee for the governor of Michigan. If elected the governor of Michigan, he will become the first Muslim governor in the history of the(...)

The Surprising Health Benefits of Camel Milk

Jul 18, 2018

By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer Camel milk is well on the way to becoming the next big trend in health food and drink. Until recently, the numerous health benefits were unknown as the milk has not been popularized(...)

What Arab Inventions has the West Taken?

Jul 18, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer To this day, Arab inventors have proven to be great contributors to the US innovation system, but what you may not know is before Europeans took credit for their translations, Arab and Islamic science(...)

Popular Arab Foods Found In Arab American Kitchens

Jul 11, 2018

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is widely known for its diverse, rich, and dynamic cuisine. A variety of important spices, oils, and food products are essential to the Arab cuisine, making them impossible to miss in(...)

USCIS Starting a Denaturalization Task Force

Jul 11, 2018

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer It has come to the public's attention that the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new denaturalization task force. This force aims to investigate "bad" naturalization cases wherein the agency will hire(...)

When the Arabs Ruled Europe--At Least Parts of It--Imagine?!

Jul 11, 2018

By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Once, during the 8th-15th centuries A.D., parts of Europe were ruled by Arab Muslims. During the eighth century A.D., countries known today as Spain, Portugal, Sicily, France, even Switzerland fell under Arab rule. On(...)

Exploring the Cairo of the Fatimids

Jul 11, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "You must walk Cairo's Mu’izz li'Din Allah Street! It's full of history. I’m still in awe at what I've seen." Husn Abboud, a budding Arab Canadian writer seemed to be in a trance as(...)

Arab Family Dynamics: What Do the Numbers Tell?

Jul 11, 2018

By: Cait O'Connor/ Arab America Contributing Writer Parenting styles across the world are as diverse and individualized as families themselves. However, certain generalizations can be made to track how different regions and cultures approach childrearing. This is in no way(...)

Bahbah: Are US Aid Cuts to the Palestinians a Blackmail Tool?

Jul 11, 2018

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist These days we hear frequently about US cuts in aid to the Palestinians – aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and to UNRWA (United Nations and Relief Works Agency). The Trump Administration has(...)