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5 Pioneering Arab American Scholars
Aug 7, 2024
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American studies as a field owes much to the groundbreaking work of many pioneers. We are indebted to numerous professors, but for the scope of this work, we will focus on(...)
From Occupation to Independence: Morocco's Colonial Journey
Aug 7, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan colonialism's history is rich and diverse, spanning several centuries and involving numerous foreign powers. Morocco, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, has long(...)
Arab Northern African Figures of the Islamic Golden Age
Aug 7, 2024
A 1929 copy of the Tabula Rogeriana by Muhammad al-Idrisi. Note that the map here is actually upside-down. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Golden Age, lasting from the 7th century to the(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Zainab Salbi
Aug 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-sixth 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(...)
New Presidential Team May Usher in a New US Approach to the Middle East
Aug 7, 2024
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Cultural understanding is critical to sound political judgment. If the US plans to stay deployed in the Middle East, the White House ought to recruit sufficient numbers of Americans with Muslim and(...)
Arab Americans and Political Affiliation
Aug 7, 2024
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the upcoming presidential election in the United States – and the ongoing War in Gaza which continues with U.S. support – it would be understandable to wonder about the political history(...)
Ziad Rahbani: A Lebanese Icon
Aug 7, 2024
Ziad Rahbani, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer When speaking of Ziad Rahbani (زياد الرحباني), one immediately mentions that he is the son of one of the most famous and beloved Arab artists of all(...)
“Ijeh” Zucchini Harvest Pancakes to Celebrate Summer
Aug 6, 2024
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of pancakes, you might conjure up an image of a mile-high buttermilk stack of fluffy cakes oozing with maple syrup. While I love pancakes as much as the next person,(...)
Andalusian Tuna Omelet
Aug 6, 2024
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 meal, the Spanish tortilla(...)
Gaza and the Failures of International Liberalism
Jul 31, 2024
UN Headquarters in Geneva, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either(...)
Belal Muhammad: Remember the Name
Jul 31, 2024
Belal Muhammad in 2023. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Belal Muhammad, a prominent figure in mixed martial arts (MMA), has captured the attention of fans worldwide with his exceptional skills, resilience, and(...)
Berenike: Secrets of an Ancient Trade Hub
Jul 31, 2024
Source: the official website of the Berenike project. This image shows newly discovered findings and items at Berenike Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, has captured the attention(...)5,059 Results (Page 76 of 422)