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What do all The Arab Flags Represent?

By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer Flags continue to hold significance in the political and social aspects of public life in the Arab world. Below are the 22 Arab recognized Arab country’s flags. Each flag’s color, symbol, and design alludes to a greater meaning for these societies an cultures. Algeria The Algerian flag is … Continued

Why Has The Arab League Struggled to Succeed?

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945 to strengthen ties between the Arab states as well as provide an international body for coordinating military, economic, social, health, and cultural matters between the states. These are ambitious goals for any organization no matter the size or makeup, but … Continued

Healthy Middle Eastern Lenten Foods

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor To the eastern Christian, Easter is the most important part of the year. When this time approaches, the women of the households, especially those of wealthy families, prepare for Lent. They drastically change their daily menus from rich traditional dishes to a limited variety of vegetarian foods. All types of … Continued

Arab Americans Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 31, 2021 – During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation, formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans will engage in special events that … Continued

130 Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2021

The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2021. Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, and county executives across the country. For media inquiries, contact: info@arabamerica.com or call: 877-272-2944 Proclamations, Resolutions, and … Continued

Top 10 Arabian Dishes for the Summer

  By: Nana Osei/ Arab America Contributing Editor Arabian food is some of the most delicious and diverse food on earth. Also, there is even food for events and seasons. I’ll be giving you the top ten Arabian dishes to indulge in this summer. These are not in any particular order as they are all amazing. … Continued

The Value of Arab American Friendships

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people associate Arab Americans with hospitality and friendship due to their roots in Middle Eastern and Northern Africa cultures. There are few things better than a true friend, and Arab American friendships epitomize its importance in daily life. Importance of Friendships Why is friendship so important and something … Continued

One Thousand and One Stereotypes

BY: Grace Friar/ Arab America contributing writer What is a Stereotype? The word stereotype means to over-simplify and over-generalize a belief about a group of people. Arab people within the United States face a popular belief that they are all are terrorists or anti-Western thought due to certain events, negative representation, and cultural ignorance. We … Continued

Ibn Battuta: Marco Polo Before Marco Polo

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer        Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely traveled the Old World. Over a period of thirty years, Ibn Battuta visited most of the Old World, including Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, and the Iberian Peninsula. Near the end of his life, he dictated an account … Continued

English Language Children’s Books that Reflect Arab Experiences

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The children’s book industry is majorly white – only 1% of children’s books having characters that are black or minority ethnic, according to this UK study. This is incredibly harmful for children of color since English language children’s books are severely lacking in representation. It’s important to have stories … Continued

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