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The Story of Arab Flags: Red, White, Black, and Green. Colonial Colors? Or Ancient Arabic Poetry?

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for millennia to proudly showcase their identity. This includes emblems, flags, national anthems, and so on. … Continued

Amnesty International: Israel is an Apartheid State

“Israel is not a state of all its citizens… [but rather] the nation-state of the Jewish people and only them”Message posted online in March 2019 by Israel’s then prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Yesterday morning, Amnesty International put out a new report terming Israel an apartheid state, practicing … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco series (Episode 5 of 13): Essaouira

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, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Arabs & World War II: The Sacrifice and the Impact

By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time America realized the significance of the Middle East was during World War II. Before the war, the US was mainly involved in missionary, philanthropic and commercial practices in the region. Hence, there was little American interference, so long as American interests were not obstructed. This all … Continued

Algerian President Asks France for an Official Apology

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria celebrates its independence on July 5 because on this day it finally was freed from the French control it had been under since 1830. Since then, the relationship between these two countries has been one of appeasement, but not total peace. This is why the President of Algeria … Continued

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