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DJ Khaled Launches the Best Gold Furniture Line

SOURCE: CNN BY: CHLOE MELAS (CNN)Ever wanted to live like the rich and famous? Here’s your chance. Rapper DJ Khaled launched an affordable line of gold furniture on Thursday called, of course, “We The Best Home.” The items include couches, tables, lion statues and even a throne if you’re feeling extra. Related: ‘No Brainer’ reunites … Continued

Fez-The Queen of North African Cities

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Fez! In you is gathered all the beauties of the world. How many are the blessings and riches that you bestow on your inhabitants.” Thus wrote a Moroccan poet who went on to describe this historic and intellectual heart of Morocco as the `Queen of Cities’ and `Jewel of … Continued

Lebanese American Tenor Amine J. Hachem Debuts New Music Video “Abballati Abballati”

Lebanese American tenor, Amine J. Hachem, releases his new music video titled “Abballati, Abballati.” Bringing Mediterranean multiculturalism to life, Amine offers a new twist on an old Italian folk song. “Abballati, Abballati” means “dance, dance!” in Sicilian dialect. The video depicts people who live and breathe Mediterranean life and features Hachem’s father John on the … Continued

Are the Druze People Arabs or Muslims? Deciphering Who They Are

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The Druze are an ethnically and religiously defined population living mainly in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Palestine/Israel. There are also large communities of Druze living in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Australia, Latin America and West Africa. They comprise about over a million people worldwide. Their primary language is … Continued

10 Inspirational Arab Proverbs

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer Proverbs are a special way to gain insight into one’s culture. Proverbs, through the power of anecdotal messages and meanings, allow for various cultures and societies to share a common idea, While they showcase a universal cultural message, they also highlight the unique nature of various cultures and societies. Proverbs … Continued

The Exodus of Palestinian Christians from the Holy Land

The Holy Land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea contains some of the most sacred spaces for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike. The Christian population in this area has long thrived among its Jewish and Muslim neighbors. However, the increasingly destructive Israeli occupation, endorsed by the current U.S. administration, has made the area essentially uninhabitable.

8 Secrets on How to Make Perfect Tabbouleh

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In western culture, parsley is used mostly as a garnish, decorating plates in restaurants, only to get pushed aside by diners who want to get to the main course. However, the Ancient Arabs, Greeks, and Indians marveled at the medicinal potential of parsley. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, parsley … Continued

The Arab World in Pictures

By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is full of beautiful landscapes, architecture, and art. The Middle East includes luxurious Mediterranean beaches, expansive deserts, and booming urban centers. From ancient ruins to natural wonders and bustling city streets, the Arab World is one of the most visually stunning regions on the globe. … Continued

Arab Lives are Woven into the European Fabric for Good and Bad: Here’s What We Know About Them

By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Early Arab invaders of Europe were quite effective in integrating local populations into the larger Arab society. To the contrary, later European colonization of Arab regions was not nearly as effective in bringing Arabs into their overall society. Post-World War II Arab immigration to Europe has been problematic … Continued

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