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Drake Shows Love to Arabs in his New Album “More Life”

Last week, the famous rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, dropped his newest album titled, “More Life.” Fans all over the world were bursting with energy, particularly his Arab ones, after they heard his references to their culture in several songs.

Palestinian Vocalist Dalal Abu Amneh to be Featured Artist at Upcoming Concert in Southern California

Palestinian star singer Dalal Abu Amneh will be the featured artist at an upcoming concert in Southern California – see PalestineFoundation.org. Dalal has gained significant attention and raving reviews by audiences and critics in many appearance outside of her native Nazareth, especially through her wider exposure to the rest of the Arab World via many concerts … Continued

GOP Rep Scouts Locations in Jerusalem for New U.S. Embassy

BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed that it is highly likely that President Trump will move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Florida congressman told reporters on Sunday that he has been touring sites in Jerusalem for a new embassy … Continued

Elton John Stands With Palestinians at New Banksy Hotel in Bethlehem

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Legendary British singer, Elton John, performed at the opening of “The Walled Off Hotel” on Sunday night. The singer and songwriter expressed his solidarity with the Palestinians through his incredible video streamed performance at the hotel, which was recently unveiled by famed graffiti artist, Banksy. The honorary guest spoke to … Continued

Welcome to “The Worst View,” a Bethlehem Hotel by Banksy

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer The occupied Palestinian city of Bethlehem opened its newest hotel this week called the “The Hotel With the Worst View in the World”. Plastered all over the walls of the hotel are works by famous British graffiti artist and pro-Palestine activist, Banksy. The walled off hotel is made up of … Continued

Morocco’s Fantastic Folklore

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer  The first time I was introduced to the folklore of Morocco was by way of North American television. After showing country scenes of great breathtaking beauty and others of haunting architecture, the narrator came to the epitome of his travelogue, a festival held in Marrakesh, one of the most fascinating cities … Continued

Will Palestine’s 10-Year-Old Refugee Ever Grow Up?

BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer A Palestinian identity isn’t complete without the political cartoon of a refugee child, Handala. In 1975, the famous Naji Al-Ali created this 10-year-old boy, who will remain at this age until the occupation of Palestine ends. He is an exceptional child, where the laws of nature and age are forbidden. Handala … Continued

8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits

BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer  Tea is a prominent part of Arab culture and society. For centuries, it has been served warm for guests, business associates, and at meetings and social events. A strong part of the cultural tradition, hot tea has brought family and friends together for hundreds of years. It is served before, after, … Continued

Salam from Gaza

By Leen Abu Said, from We Are Not Numbers Salam is a noun in Arabic that mainly means “peace,” and it can be used in many different contexts. When roaming the streets of Gaza, it is not weird to hear this word, salam, often—and possibly more than any other word. For example, when I used to … Continued

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