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79 Years Ago: Britain and France's Quarrel over the Levant
Jun 5, 2024
British troops in French-controlled Syria. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer May 1945. World War Two in Europe had drawn to a close, and the victorious Allied Powers were finalizing the borders that would define(...)
Being A Spectator, Or Bearing Witness
Jun 5, 2024
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer They are watching us. At least, they were. Before they became overwhelmed with grief, before they collapsed, wounded, dazed by hunger, confusion, and fear. By now, they must have completely given(...)
Zucchini and Burghul Stew – A Tasty Friendship Between the Two
Jun 4, 2024
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In summer, one vegetable that usually abounds more than any other in my home-grown garden is zucchini. One of the greatest appeals of zucchini is the vegetable’s versatility. It can be(...)
The Middle Eastern Market- A Culinary Adventure in Your Backyard
Jun 4, 2024
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ethnic supermarkets offer a treasure trove of culinary delights and cultural experiences without the need for a plane ticket. Beyond merely being places to purchase groceries, these vibrant hubs serve(...)
Palestinian Childhood During the British Mandate
May 29, 2024
Photo of a Palestinian woman and her child by Khalil Raad. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Janette Habashi / Arab America Contributing Writer There is little documentation about Palestinian lives during the British Mandate, specifically about children. It is urgent to(...)
Columbia Student Protest History: Free Speech in a Land Owned by Law and Order
May 29, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU_2BIRp6vo Wall Street Journal ' Columbia Has Divested Before: Here's What Happened' By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone who thinks back on those times will recall that a variety of thoughts and feelings, some of them(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2024
May 29, 2024
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, May 29, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2024) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 20 Under 20(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—James Zogby
May 29, 2024
Photo --Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the forty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)
Is Middle East History About To Repeat Itself?
May 29, 2024
Palestinians fleeing south in Gaza. Photo: CNN By: Patrick N. Theros / Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty years ago, Syrian President Hafiz al-Assad hosted US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at a late-night meeting. Al-Assad, a man who took history seriously, seated(...)
Algerian Cuisine: A Fusion of Flavors from Africa, Europe, and the Arab World
May 29, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Elshanawy Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer Algerian cuisine is a fascinating tapestry weaved from numerous cultural influences from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This culinary legacy represents Algeria's past as a cultural crossroads,(...)
The Educational Experiences of Arab American Students
May 29, 2024
Arab American student. Source: pexels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Arab American students often receive little attention in colleges and scholarly research, and face stereotypes formed by mainstream media, entertainment, and society. These stereotypes often depict(...)
When Arab Ba'athism Split
May 29, 2024
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Ba’athism as a political ideology remains a contentious topic for many people and governments. The United States after its 2003 invasion of Iraq, for example, engaged in a policy of “de-Baathification” that(...)4,669 Results (Page 51 of 390)