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This Is Why It’s Important for Arab Americans to Vote

By: Nadia Reese/Arab America Contributing Writer The The United States of America casts election polls every year, from voting in the primary elections for state and local officials to voting every four years for a Presidential candidate. Some people may not understand the impact that voting has on society or how much a U.S. leader … Continued

‘French Montana’ Embraces Moroccan Heritage through Music

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued

8 Facts You Wouldn’t Have Guessed About Arab Americans

By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Arab Americans have been stereotyped for years, especially in the media. But what do we really know about them? Here are eight facts about various Arab Americans that will surprise you. 1. Arab Americans Have Been Settling Into the United States Since the 1880s During the Great … Continued

15 Arab American Comedians That Will Crack You Up

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are so many stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims that sometimes you just have to make fun of them and use humor to combat them. These 15 Arab American comedians, some of whom are Muslim as well, have made big names for themselves in the U.S. and abroad. They … Continued

Syrian Refugees are Changing the Western World’s Food Scene

By: Clara Jude/Arab America Contributing Writer In western countries such as Germany, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, Syrian food is thriving. This is due to their ongoing civil war.  As refugees flee and spread across the world, they took their cuisine with them.   In many cases, women who have … Continued

Spice Up Your Life with Moroccan Tagine

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As the months drag on and I get increasingly impatient with the redundancy of lockdown life, I find myself creating kitchen “staycations” through exciting new meals inspired by countries abroad. I have always fantasized about visiting Morocco in particular, and I felt it was time to bring Morocco to … Continued

Traveling Abroad Through Middle Eastern Style Ice Cream

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As homes have now morphed into schools and home offices simultaneously, they have now turned into incubators of stress. The home is now ground zero for home school sessions, homework projects, tests, office conference calls, short-order cooking around the clock, with additional activities like a virtual instrument, art, and … Continued

Here are 4 Organizations you can Donate to for Lebanon

“Support Lebanon”/mumsinbeirut.com By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the Beirut blast on August 4, many of us are wondering how we can help from so far away, where we can donate, and which organizations are most credible. The ammonium nitrate explosion killed at least 171 people, wounding thousands, and left many … Continued

LGBTQ+ Community In The Arab World

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) has seen its rights evolve significantly. They have endured hardship and finally made their voices heard in many Western countries, for example. The more time goes by, the more progress is made. However, this positive evolution … Continued

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