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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(...)
The Arab World in Pictures
Jul 25, 2018
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is full of beautiful landscapes, architecture, and art. The Middle East includes luxurious Mediterranean beaches, expansive deserts, and booming urban centers. From ancient ruins to natural wonders and bustling city(...)
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(...)4,612 Results (Page 280 of 385)