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Baba Ghanoush, the Smoky Cousin of Hummus

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus gets so much attention and glory. Restaurants feature the dip mixed with every vegetable under the sun, ranging from sun-dried tomatoes to red peppers. School children now eat hummus and crackers as a lunch addition without a second thought. Nutritionists recommend hummus as a healthy snack for nearly … Continued

Asparagus – A Mouth-Watering Healthy Vegetable

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Almost a universal favorite, asparagus is a highly delicious and nutritious vegetable, first cultivated in the eastern Mediterranean lands.  The ancient Egyptians considered it a food fit for the gods and after that, the Greeks introduced this delicacy to the Romans, where asparagus became a must on any of … Continued

How to Keep Arab Traditions Alive When Capturing Family Events

Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. By: Kristin Savage/Arab America Contributing Writer The family is at the heart of Arab culture. Traditionally, Arab people prize family life and interests above their own. When one member of a family encounters triumph or failure, everyone else celebrates or commiserates accordingly. Large families are the norm in traditional Arab … Continued

Making History, Rami Malek and Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum Both Nominated for Oscars

Yesterday, history was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Oscar nominations with Egyptian-American Rami Malek nominated as best actor for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody”–possibly becoming the first Arab American to receive an Oscar.  Also, the Academy of Motion Pictures announced the nomination of the best foreign film which … Continued

Ghassanids: A Major Arab Tribal Conversion to Early Christianity

Christian Ghassanid king al-Harith ibn Jabalah, who purportedly ruled in the 6th century AD, predating the Muslim conquest in the following century By John Mason, Arab America/Contributing Writer Some of the first Arab tribal converts to the then-new religion in the Middle East–Christianity–were called Ghassanids. They were descendants of an Arabian peninsula tribal grouping, the Kahlani … Continued

Arab America Seeks Volunteers to Assist with National Arab American Heritage Month, 2019

This year, we appeal to you, personally, to take an active role in contacting one or all the following entities: school districts, mayors, public servants, legislators, city councils, and school board members to issue an NAAHM Proclamation and/or adapt our NAAHM Educator’s Curriculum Kit which highlights the history of Arab migration to America, geographic understanding of … Continued

10 English Words that Originated from The Arabic Language

By: Pauline Farris/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic has two forms: Fusha, a classic version of the language that is used in formal contexts, and Aamiya, a spoken colloquial version. The latter usually varies between countries and regions. It is a central Semitic language that shares roots with Aramaic and Hebrew. English speakers often find Arabic … Continued

How I Use Sitti’s Home Remedies to Help Cure My Health Issues

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab home remedies our grandmothers love to share with us! For centuries, Arabs have been using natural home health remedies to fix little problems, such as cuts, stings, and other sorts of colds and aches. The majority of these ingredients and substances may also be used … Continued

What Arab Americans Wish for in 2019

By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer  2018 has been a pivotal year for Arab Americans. From electing the first Muslim women in Congress to Jamal Khashoggi’s violent and untimely death, 2018 has proved to be a pivotal year. The Arab World proves to be one of the most dynamic regions in the world, thus making … Continued

Food Arab Americans Shop for at Costco

  By Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing writer  Arab Americans love Costco because it is a wholesale operation which saves money for its members. They also love it because they buy big amounts of food; they either have a big family or/and invite friends and family to eat with them which is why they like … Continued

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