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Two twisted legacies of the U.S. in Iraq: human rights violations at Abu Ghraib prison and theft of the Sumerian poem, the ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ tablet
Sep 29, 2021
Torture at Abu Ghraib by artist Fernando Botero Photo The Mercury News By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Photos depicting atrocities only describable as appalling and inhumane from Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq in 2004 shocked the sensibilities(...)
5 Arab Indie Bands to Add to Your Playlist
Sep 29, 2021
If your playlist started to sound repetitive and you are looking for some new hits to jam on, Arab indie bands should be your go-to. By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing WriterMany dates the growth of independent music (often(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 12 of 13): Ifrane
Sep 29, 2021
Ifrane, "The Switzerland of Morocco. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech,(...)
Why are Middle East Airlines so Good?
Sep 29, 2021
Qatar Airways fly over Doha By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer The three Middle East airlines — Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Fly Emirates — are commonly known as the ME3 carriers and have become particularly dominant airlines over(...)
Converging Lines: Tracing the Artistic Lineage of the Arab Diaspora in the U.S.
Sep 29, 2021
artist John Halaka Resist, Photo: MEI By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the past century, Washington DC has become a place where all nationalities can come together and express their culture through art, music, food, and(...)
A Journey to Nizwa – Oman’s Historic Capital Turned into A Tourist Mecca
Sep 28, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I can’t believe it! Today, we’ll be travelling into Arab history.” My daughter Muna was excited as we left our Hotel, one of the top abodes in Muscat, Oman’s spread-out capital. In a few(...)
Marwan Hamed: Glimpse of the Egyptian Director
Sep 27, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The young Egyptian director Marwan Hamed has directed some of Egypt’s greatest films such as Yacoubian Building (2006), which was considered at the time the largest budget by an Egyptian film. Some of his(...)
Why Do So Many Muslim Students Attend Catholic Colleges and Universities in the United States?
Sep 24, 2021
Muslim students graduating from college. Photo: Global Village Space By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Over the last decade, an interesting trend has been happening in higher education, and that is the increased enrollment of Muslim students(...)
How the Arab World Influences African American History
Sep 22, 2021
By: Nadia Reese/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab world has made grand influences in African Diasporac history for centuries, which means that there is an influence in African American culture. Between the arts, language, fashion, and food, the Arab community(...)
Palestinian Twins Muna and Mohammed El-Kurd: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian twins Mohammed and Muna El-Kurd are featured in TIME Magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of 2021. This past May, the El-Kurd family, and several others were being forcibly displaced from(...)
Tit for tat or business as usual? AOC vows to block U.S. missile sales to Israel as Prime Minister Bennett says no to a Palestinian state
Sep 22, 2021
A progressive group in the U.S. House of Representatives has tried to block weapons exports to Israel Photo outsidethebeltway.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer AOC vows to block U.S. missile sales to Israel as Prime Minister Bennett(...)
Emotional Strength and Mental Toughness of Arab American Immigrants
Sep 22, 2021
Gaza Covid-19 Moghitha Alkibsi / Arab America Contributing Writer Our brains interact with our environment and are affected by external events. As we experience the COVID-19 crises, the CDC has declared depression and anxiety at the top of mental health(...)4,040 Results (Page 93 of 337)