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Christians in Gaza—A Little-Known, Embattled Minority

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The number of Christians in Gaza has been reduced to just about 1,000, while the number of Muslims is reaching close to 2 million. Still, the remaining Christians stay resilient, though the tendency is for the young people to want to emigrate. The Israeli embargo on Gaza has negatively … Continued

The Dancer’s Revenge

  By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The cool sea breezes gently caressed the customers enjoying their succulent Margat al-Hout – a Tunisian version of a tasty Mediterranean fish dish – at Dar Zarrouk Restaurant in beautiful Sidi Bou Said, the jewel of Tunisia’s coastal towns.  Rashid had invited his friend Ian for a North … Continued

The Beauty of Sudan in terms of Sites, People, Attire, and Music

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Republic of Sudan, or Sudan, is a country located in northeastern Africa (see map below). Sudan has a population of 43 million (2020 estimate) and covers 728,215 square miles (1,886,068 square kilometers), making it Africa’s and the Arab World’s third-largest nation. The country’s capital is called Khartoum. Although … Continued

From Marrakesh to Ouarzazate: A Journey through Three Worlds

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab American Contributing Writer “The separation of a beloved torments the heart, But mine is in grief when from Marrakesh, I depart, Deep within me, without a rival is her love, In my soul, there is no place for another.” So wrote the Marrakesh poet Ismail Abu Adnan who I had the pleasure … Continued

How Arab Americans Manage to Stay Healthy and Well

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have ties to one or more of the Arab League countries, whether they are cultural, ethnic, linguistic, familial, or heritage bonds to their ancestries. It is important for people to care for their health; this is how most Arab Americans do so in terms of following specific … Continued

Mubarak’s Death Commemorates January 25th Revolution

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer  The nation has a mixed feeling regarding the death of Mubarak, as they remembered a political figure who was in their life for over 30 years, while at the same time they remember the struggles of their revolution. Feb 25 – Death of Mubarak  Former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak, … Continued

Damascus’s Souk Al-Hamadiyyah -Where the World Comes to Shop

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Here in Syria, one can literally learn the history of the world.  All the gods have lived in our skies and all the great civilizations of the Mediterranean basin have flourished on our soil.”  So wrote the contemporary Syrian writer Gabriel Saade when invitingly describing his country. He could … Continued

The Process for Arab Americans to Pick a President in 2020

By: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2020, Arab Americans will pick a President. With the Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada primaries and caucuses behind us, and South Carolina’s primary on Saturday and Super Tuesday less than a week away. we are about eleven months from inaugurating a new president and vice president. Much has … Continued

U.S. Representatives Dingell & Pocan Call to Restore Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging the administration to immediately restore all U.S. funding for humanitarian aid in Gaza, including United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funding. The letter also urges an … Continued

Meet the Arab Americans Running for Office in 2020

By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The last two years have seen unprecedented involvement from Arab Americans who want to run for office. In 2018, over 125 Arab Americans ran for office, and 2019 saw over 40 Arab Americans throw their hats into the ring of local, state, and federal level elections. The 2020 election … Continued

Arab Pop Culture is Making Waves in London

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction Over the previous five years, Arab mainstream society in London has had something of a brilliant age from multi-expressive celebrations to Nineties club evenings. This developed commitment to Arab influence comes when Britain has entered a stage that has demonstrated a frame of mind towards Arabs in the … Continued

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