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Middle East Climate Migration: Europe Unready
Jul 2, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer As Europe faces increased migration flows, one key issue is often overlooked: Middle East climate refugees in Europe, driven by climate-induced displacement from the Middle East. The region,(...)
What Zohran Mamdani Means For Arab Americans
Jul 2, 2025
Left: Mamdani Canvassers in Harlem, SWinxy via Wikicommons - CC BY 4.0 | Right: Mamdani, Dmitry Shein via Wikicommons - CC BY 4.0 By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer Zohran Mamdani is not Arab, despite what his attack(...)
The Importance of Arab Programs on College Campuses
Jul 2, 2025
Championing Development in the Arab World. Photo Credit: Larasabri401 - Wikimedia Commons - CC BY 4.0 By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab programs on college campuses provide safe spaces for self-expression and foster communities that connect individuals(...)
Interfaith Unity Shines through Dark Times in Damascus
Jul 2, 2025
A church and mosque in Kessab, Syria. Photo Credit: Wikimedia - CC BY SA-4.0 By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of a devastating attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syrian Christians are confused, disheartened,(...)
Algerian Salad - Chlada Felfel
Jun 30, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons 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 (tajines) and(...)
Zohran Mamdani’s Rise: A New Era for Arab Americans, Muslims, and the New Majority
Jun 25, 2025
Photo: Wikipedia Zohran Mamdani’s potential victory in the NYC mayoral race would be historic, not just for progressives, but for Arab Americans and Muslims across the nation. A proud Muslim and child of immigrants, Mamdani represents a generation unafraid to(...)
The Coptic Museum: A Living Metaphor of Egypt’s Interwoven Heritage
Jun 25, 2025
The Coptic Museum in Fustat, Cairo (Photo courtesy of the Author) By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer When I had the chance to visit the Coptic Museum in Fustat for a course on Egyptian History, I was immediately(...)
Modest Swimwear for the Summer Heatwave
Jun 25, 2025
Photo: Pixels By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer As temperatures across the Northeast hit record highs, thousands of people are flocking to beaches and pools to escape the heat. This can present a challenge (and an opportunity!) for(...)
The Decline of Arab Nationalism and the Islamic Revival
Jun 25, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The early 20th century saw increased western intervention in the middle east, and the rise of secular Arab nationalism. A cornerstone of this Arab Nationalism was the idea of(...)
"Rebel with Your Art": 40 Minutes with Nano Raies
Jun 25, 2025
Photo by Jinan Arafat By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Nano Raies’s musical path is rooted in perseverance, self-discovery, and breaking boundaries. Hailing from Syria, Nano’s artistry fuses traditional Arabic sounds with bold modern influences. Her journey began(...)
From Dearborn to Beirut: Ford Cars Were Assembled in Lebanon
Jun 25, 2025
Charles Corm & Cie. advertisement (Photo courtesy of the Charles Corm Foundation) By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s imagine it’s 1929 in Beirut for a moment. Amidst the city’s dusty, unpaved streets and horse-drawn carriages, you’ve(...)
Bridges of Culture: Arab Contributions to Italy
Jun 25, 2025
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Southern Italy, particularly Sicily and parts of Calabria, carry a profound legacy of Arab influence. This influence began with the Arab conquest of Sicily in the 9th century.(...)4,713 Results (Page 7 of 393)