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Updated: Meet the Arab Americans in the Biden Administration
Nov 24, 2021
By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer President Joe Biden promised the American people that his administration would reflect America’s diversity. Throughout his campaign and once elected president, Biden has been a vocal advocate of every ethnicity and background(...)
The "Byzantine" Empire and Ancient Arab Society
Nov 24, 2021
Arabs in service of the late Roman Empire, 4th-6th centuries AD, by Angus McBride By: Lyric Ludwig/Arab America Contributing Writer Early in Arab history, the one major European power that they encounter is the “Byzantine” Empire. The so-called “Byzantine Empire”(...)
Traditional Music in Morocco Series (Episode 7 of 7): Classical Sufi Music
Nov 24, 2021
A Sufi music ensemble in Morocco. Photo: Intellect Quarterly By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and(...)
Mounting Pressure against Miss Universe Pageant in Israel Causes Contestants to Drop out in Protest -- A Brief Note
Nov 24, 2021
Andrea Meza, the reigning Miss Universe from Mexico, poses overlooking the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock Mosque as she tours the Old City of Jerusalem--says "pageant "should not be politicized ." Photo Times of Israel By: John(...)
Thanksgiving Through an Arab Immigrant Lens
Nov 24, 2021
Turkey By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer As a first-generation Arab American, Thanksgiving has always been a celebratory mishmash of cultures in my family. For appetizers, plates of hummus and baba ghanoush shared the table with a westernized(...)
Middle Eastern Style Western Holiday Dinner
Nov 23, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer As a youth on the western Canadian prairies, my mother for holiday meals often cooked a turkey, the renowned western holiday treat. However, unlike the bread stuffed turkeys, common in North America, she stuffed(...)
National U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce Event: President of Marriott International Says Hospitality is on Road to Recovery
Nov 22, 2021
President Stephanie Linnartz, Top Ranking Female Executive in the Hospitality Sector, Discusses “The Future of Hospitality” Latest NUSACC “Thought Leaders” Event Attracts About 700 Stakeholders Representing 60 Different Countries Stephanie Linnartz, President of Marriott International The National U.S. – Arab(...)
Arab America Foundation Engages Over 40 Speakers and 360 Attendees at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12-14, 2021--Event Recap
Nov 17, 2021
By: Anthony Bayyouk, Claire Boyle, Omar Mansour, Leyelle Mosallam, and Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writers The Arab America Foundation hosted its historic in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 12-14, 2021. During the entire Summit, the Arab(...)
Go Chasing Waterfalls--In Morocco
Nov 17, 2021
Source: World of Waterfalls By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer What is the Middle East known for? For many people, the Middle East can be known for the arid climate and desserts that span across countries. One thing that(...)
Lights Off, Who’s Ali Sultan?
Nov 17, 2021
The comedian Ali Sultan By: Isra Saleh / Arab America contributing writer “Ali” his Ethiopian grandmother always called him with a very thick Arabic accent, which Little Ali’s friends mocked her for. “I always perceived myself as Yemeni back then,(...)
Halal Food Junkie: Your Main Guide to Halal Food Across the U.S.
Nov 17, 2021
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, Abraham Obeid is taking over the metro Detroit area with his halal food reviews. Abe’s food reviews started out as just for fun. He had a(...)
Exploring the Heart of Old Damascus
Nov 16, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was not the first person to be enthralled with Damascus – the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. The Byzantine emperor Justinian called it ‘the light of the Orient’; ‘the writer Maurice Barres is(...)4,049 Results (Page 86 of 338)