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Arab Americans Recognize and Celebrate #National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2019
Apr 3, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2019 – During the month of April, Arab America, formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures,(...)
5 Vegetarian Arab Dishes You Have to Try This Lenten Season
Apr 3, 2019
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer During Lent, Arab American Christians refrain from eating meat and dairy, bringing out the vegetarian side in all of us. Although Arab food is famous for its savory lamb recipes and mouth-watering cheeses, thousands(...)
From Tunisia’s Forested Mountains to Its Roman Past
Apr 3, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “We imported these mountains from Europe.” ‘Adel, our driver, smiled, when after surveying the thickly wooded hills, I commented, “I can’t believe this is Tunisia.” Like myself, when the Arabs, in the 7th century,(...)
Dearborn, Michigan Mayor O’Reilly Proclaims April Arab American Heritage Month
Mar 27, 2019
Declaration celebrates contributions, rich culture; encourages people to learn more about heritage Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr., with support from the City Council, has proclaimed April as Arab American Heritage Month in Dearborn, a declaration to promote the substantial contributions Arab(...)
Arabs in Latin America: Making a Difference
Mar 27, 2019
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In this posting, we look at one additional aspect of the Arab diaspora to the Americas. Last week, we reviewed the general diaspora to Latin America of proportionately many more Arabs than immigrated to(...)
Empowering Quotes by Notable Arab Women
Mar 27, 2019
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The MENA region has been witnessing an array of instabilities, social disturbances, and serious economic challenges and has been going through many ups and downs for ages. While women and girls are facing many(...)
Mujaddara The “Beans and Rice” of the Middle East
Mar 27, 2019
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Beans and rice have long been considered affordable comfort food all over the world. There are red beans and rice in the southern United States, arroz con frijoles in Latin America, and Mujaddara in(...)
An Ancient Spice Yet to Be Discovered in Western Lands
Mar 27, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular in oriental cooking since time immemorial, fenugreek, a pulse, utilized as a spice, is yet to make its debut in the European and North American kitchen. However, for centuries, in the Far East,(...)
The Top 4 Things Arab Americans Value Greatly in Their Culture
Mar 27, 2019
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans share many great values in their culture. Values may include respecting one's elders and how family roles are distributed in the household. Food is also greatly appreciated and Arab Americans tend to(...)
March 30th Commemorates Palestinian Struggle for their Land
Mar 27, 2019
March 30 marks the 43rd anniversary of Yom Al-Ard, Land Day, in which Palestinians demonstrate their resistance to the Israeli occupation and land grabs. Land Day started in March of 1976 after Israel ordered the confiscation of 2,000 hectares of land owned(...)
U.S. Congressional Representatives Expected to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration in DC
Mar 27, 2019
On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will present the National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) Commemoration with a special celebration just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The event promises to be an exposé of(...)
After New Zealand Attack, Fear Again Echos in Arab American Community
Mar 20, 2019
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty individuals were murdered in New Zealand last week in a premeditated attack on two mosques in Christchurch. These victims, of different backgrounds and with varying life experiences, were targeted by a white supremacist(...)4,927 Results (Page 286 of 411)