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Could Arab Cuisine Disappear? Keeping Its Delicious Legacy Alive
Aug 30, 2023
Lebanese Homemade Food. Photo: WikiMedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treasure of Homemade Arab Cuisine Arab cuisine is a culinary treasure globally known for its rich flavors and diverse dishes. However, underneath its renowed reputation, there's(...)
Introducing UPenn MENA Magazine, Fenjan: Interview with Laila Shadid
Aug 30, 2023
Co-founder of Fenjan Magazine, Laila Shadid. By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and(...)
Latin America’s Forgotten History
Aug 30, 2023
Old decoration in an eastern market / Photo Credits: Pexels.com/JuliaVolk By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer A Forgotten History As a Salvadorean-born Latina, year after year, we approach Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating our Independence, our culture, and(...)
Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC
Aug 30, 2023
Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,”(...)
Neymar Jr. Signs to Saudi Arabia Club
Aug 23, 2023
Neymar Jr. signing his contract to join new team with Al-Hilal / Photo credits: Al Hilal Instagram page. By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Starting New Something is in the air for professional soccer players in Europe; they(...)
Arab American Entertainers Amidst the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Aug 23, 2023
Photo Credits: LA Times By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The writer's strike has been an ongoing issue for weeks, with protests spanning all over Los Angeles demanding better pay. It has impacted many aspects of the entertainment(...)
MENA vs. SWANA
Aug 23, 2023
Map of the MENA region. Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Origins of the "MENA"/"SWANA" Debate In the context of geopolitical discussions and cultural classifications, few expressions have sparked as much discourse as "MENA"(...)
Variety of Festivals in Jordan: Beautiful Scenes
Aug 23, 2023
Photo: Pexels By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Beautiful surroundings, historical riches, and friendly people make Jordan a captivating country in the Middle East. A tapestry of variety festivals showcases the country's creativity, diversity, and vibrant traditions, even(...)
Mahraganat: Egyptian Street Music
Aug 23, 2023
Mahraganat Artists By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer What are Mahraganat? The literal translation of ‘Mahraganat’ is ‘Festivals’, however, Egyptians know it as this generation’s style of street music. Starting in the 2010’s in communities in Imbaba and Al-Salaam(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America, Tenth in Series: Lisa Halaby/Queen Noor of Jordan
Aug 23, 2023
Photo: Encylopedia Britannica By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the tenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas.(...)
The Arab Kitchen: Preparing Food, a Source of Mental Wellness
Aug 23, 2023
Photo credit: Malorie Lewis By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer No doubt cooking can be one of the most relaxing ways to unwind and destress after a long day. Spending time chopping, slicing, baking, frying, or whatever you(...)
What is the Future of Lebanon?
Aug 23, 2023
Lebanon's currency devaluation. Photo: IStock By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Guest Contributing Writer Lebanon's Political Front The stability of Lebanon has been rapidly declining for several years. Today, the Lebanese wonder if they live in a “failing” or a(...)4,892 Results (Page 96 of 408)