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How War has Destroyed History in the Arab World

By Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer It is devastating to see all the destruction war can do, especially in major historical sites in the Arab World, most recently,  Iraq. The fundamental importance of cultural heritage as an expression of one’s identity is on the brink of being abolished in areas of the world. The value … Continued

Who is DJ Khaled?

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer DJ Khaled is one of the biggest producers in the world of Hip Hop. He has worked with multiple stars from Jay Z to French Montana over his career. However, Dj Khaled was not always the record producing mogul he is today. There’s also much about him that many … Continued

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem: The One Who Persevered

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Editor Who is Najat Vallaud-Belkacem? She became the first woman to gain the title Minister of National Education and Research of France. Before that, she was the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and even started off as a government spokesperson. However, the road to her … Continued

5 Must Visit Cities Across North Africa

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer The region of North Africa is known for its desserts and peculiar landscape while also being home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife and vegetation. From the Atlantic coast of Morocco to the coast of the Red Sea, North Africa encompasses a vast area highlighted by many … Continued

June is Immigrant Heritage & Refugee Awareness Month

By Christine Shahin/Arab America Contributing Writer Unless you are indigenous to the land you occupy, every family has an immigration story of how they came to be where they are; a common thread of these stories is the adventurous spirit for a “better life” of our ancestors and/or how they prevailed in the face of … Continued

New Benchmark TV Series “Ramy” on Hulu

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer A new Arab American comedy show has recently hit the streaming services, and the season has been such a hit since its launch in mid-April that Hulu network has already agreed to another one. The star of the show is Ramy Youssef acting like himself, co-created the TV hit … Continued

Illustrious Arab Poets Through The Centuries

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the desert of Arabia long before the Islamic conquests, Arabic had developed an enormous vocabulary. For any object to be found in their barren and inhospitable land, the Arabs had countless names. Hence, the poets had no trouble in rhyming their verses since they had a large storehouse of synonyms … Continued

Hummus: Whose Is It?

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s a classic battle of ownership.  The dip that is so good, everyone wants to claim credit for it.  Anywhere you go, you’ll find endless brands and variations of a classic dish, but who is actually responsible for it?  In this article, we will attempt to track down the … Continued

The Miswak – A Natural Toothbrush with Medicinal Qualities

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Visitors traveling in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula are often surprised to see men in offices or walking the streets chewing or brushing their teeth with a small stick. Yet, in that part of the world and in the neighboring lands, the miswak, a bacteria-repelling toothbrush has been around since the … Continued

Aladdin Remake Attempts to be Culturally Conscious

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Disney attempted to be courteous of a more developed cultural compass in their recreation of the 1992 film Aladdin. The original film was heavily criticized for whitewashing when white actors were cast to play the role of Arab characters. The original film was also found to be culturally negligent … Continued

Ma’Moul: The Ancient Tribal Cookie

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Ramadan and Easter holidays, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious significance for both Christians and Muslims, where they make these cookies only once a year. That ancient cookie is called “Ma’moul”, … Continued

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