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Bulldozers and Bombs
Jan 22, 2025
Rachel Corrie, 2003, protesting the Israeli army’s demolition of Palestinian homes. Credit: Wikipedia By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts, and suburbs worldwide. But how many(...)
The Forgotten Queens of the Arab World
Jan 22, 2025
Zenobia of Palmyra. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, the Arab world has witnessed the rise of powerful queens whose legacies often remain overshadowed by their male counterparts. Arab America, content contributing(...)
"Study Your DNA": 40 Minutes with Salar Ansari
Jan 22, 2025
Salar Ansari by Important Jogger By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Salar Ansari has a strong passion for creating music that connects borders and expresses authentic expression. From studying audio engineering in Dubai to shaping Detroit's music community,(...)
An Architect’s Plea for a Lebanese Historic Recognition System
Jan 22, 2025
Daoud Corm house in Bsous, Lebanon. Credit: Ralph Hage for Arab America By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, calls for the creation of a Lebanese Historic Recognition System to preserve Lebanon’s(...)
Poetry as Resistance: Iraqi and Palestinian Cultural Expression
Jan 22, 2025
Palestine broadcasting Service. Guests being entertained by reciting Arabic poetry, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, poetry and art have served as powerful tools of resistance, carrying the voices of the oppressed and(...)
Yetakelt Wet - Spicy Mixed Vegetable Stew
Jan 20, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For my vegetarian friends, out of the many stews I prepare, in general, this Djibouti moderately hot and spicy stew is a favourite. Serves 6 to 8 5 tablespoons butter (...)
Arab America Foundation Responds to DOJ Settlement with DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld
Jan 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC, January 17, 2025--The Arab America Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Justice Department’s announcement yesterday regarding its investigation and subsequent settlement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld.(...)
Breaking News: Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire
Jan 15, 2025
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghasssan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of fighting in Gaza. Hamas and Israeli officials announced the deal just moments ago, according to news sources. What(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2025
Jan 15, 2025
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 15, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2025), and applications are now being accepted until Sunday, February 23, 2025. 20 Under 20(...)
Revolution Anthems: The Rise of Tunisian Rappers from the Arab Spring
Jan 15, 2025
El Général performing. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the Arab Spring Protests of 2010 and 2011, Tunisian rap and hip-hop music became increasingly popular within the Middle East. This was due primarily to(...)
Navigating Lebanon’s Political Landscape: President Aoun’s Challenge
Jan 15, 2025
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer After a two-year delay, the election of a president for the Lebanese Republic last week represents a modest but genuine step forward. The new president, Joseph Aoun (no relation(...)
The Andalusian Legacy: Traces of Arab Culture in Spain
Jan 15, 2025
Iberian Peninsula. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Spain's rich and lively past is closely linked to the influence of Arab-Muslim civilization. From 711 to 1492, Al-Andalus, a Muslim-ruled province on the Iberian Peninsula,(...)4,927 Results (Page 45 of 411)