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How Lebanese Migration Helped Shape Mexico’s Modern Identity
Sep 11, 2024
A statue symbolizing the integration of Arabs in Mexico. Photo: Wiki Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer From tacos al pastor to historical monuments symbolizing the Lebanese immigrant experience, Mexico has become home to over 400,000 Lebanese(...)
The Significance of the Kuffiyeh Throughout History and how that Has Changed in Recent Times
Sep 11, 2024
Palestinian Kuffiyeh Loom in Hebron, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing WriterOrigins and Meaning: Although the exact country of origin of the kuffiyeh is not entirely known, historians have dated the scarf all the way back(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Reem Kassis
Sep 11, 2024
Reem in the market -- Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-eighth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism,(...)
South Yemen: Divisions before the Yemeni Civil War
Sep 11, 2024
An independence celebration at the Freedom Statue in Aden, South Yemen. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about a divided Yemen, one might think about its ongoing, devastating, and complicated civil war.(...)
Troubling Terminology
Sep 11, 2024
By: Miko Peled / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has been dissected and every region within it separated from the rest of the country. This was planned and executed by the Zionist state very early on. This separation has given(...)
Algerian Cuisine – Some Samples of the Best
Sep 9, 2024
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Algerian cuisine with its Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Andalusian Muslim, Turkish and French culinary influences, includes dozens of other dishes. To mention only a few: from Andalusia came stews or tagines and the use of(...)
Dr. James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute, to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan
Sep 4, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Dr. James Zogby will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October(...)
Andalusian Tuna Omelet
Sep 4, 2024
Tuna Omlet: Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The ‘ijja (omelet), which is today prepared in the Arab East, is the twin of the Spanish tortilla. While the Arab omelet is enjoyed at breakfast and/or at any(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Najee Mondalek
Sep 4, 2024
Najee Mondalek -- Photo AJYAL website By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and(...)
The Pasha of Marrakech
Sep 4, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Image By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Pasha of Marrakech" refers to a municipal governor or ruler in Marrakech, Morocco's political, cultural, and economic hub. The title "Pasha" was used throughout the Ottoman Empire and the(...)
The Three Faces of Mansaf: A Culinary Reflection of Jordanian and Palestinian Lifestyles
Sep 4, 2024
Source: Wiki Commons This picture shows a mansaf dish. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This(...)
Karimeh Abbud: The First Palestinian Lady Photographer
Sep 4, 2024
Karimeh Abbud, Haifa, 1920s. Source: Wikimedia Commons. By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Karimeh Abbud, born in Bethlehem in 1893, made history as Palestine’s first professional female photographer. Her work, encompassing personal portraits and stunning landscapes, offers a(...)4,612 Results (Page 34 of 385)