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Go topBy: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic storytelling is a rich and varied tradition that has evolved over centuries to reflect the Arab world’s many cultures, history, and experiences. From the interesting folk tales of “One Thousand and One Nights” to the deep modern works of novelists and poets, Arabic literature provides a … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In summer, one vegetable that usually abounds more than any other in my home-grown garden is zucchini. One of the greatest appeals of zucchini is the vegetable’s versatility. It can be cooked in a wide variety of ways: baked, boiled, broiled, fried, puréed, steamed, stewed or even raw. Of … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ethnic supermarkets offer a treasure trove of culinary delights and cultural experiences without the need for a plane ticket. Beyond merely being places to purchase groceries, these vibrant hubs serve as gateways to diverse cultures, allowing shoppers to explore a world of flavors, traditions, and ingredients. One of the … Continued
By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Arab American students often receive little attention in colleges and scholarly research, and face stereotypes formed by mainstream media, entertainment, and society. These stereotypes often depict Arabs and Arab Americans as involved in war, bombings, and terrorist acts, leading to harassment and identification with these negative … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, May 29, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2024) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 20 Under 20 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights young students who have … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Tajines are the second favoured dish in Morocco, right after couscous. Cooked from all types of meat and vegetables, as well as, at times, with almonds, fruit and eggs, they are on the everyday menu. In Morocco, tajines are cooked over very low heat for many long hours, at … Continued
To narrate history is to possess a geography of control. The Nakba transliterated from Arabic to English as “Catastrophe” was the period in Israeli-Palestinian history where the indigenous Arab population was forcefully displaced from their lands for the transformation of what was previously known as Palestine to become the State of Israel. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister … Continued
Arab American Ethnicity. Source: pixels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer In the US, Arab Americans make up a sizable and diverse ethnic minority. Gender differences existed in attitudes toward being Arab American, with women reporting lower public and higher private regard than men. Due to Muslims’ status as a religious minority in the … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is one of the smallest, yet one of the most diverse, states in the Middle East and North Africa region. Encompassing a wide variety of ethnic groups and religions, the country finds itself treading a delicate balance between them, as well as its hostile neighbors. But … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people do not know that a close relationship between Palestine and South Africa has spanned for decades. Just two weeks after Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, wearing his keffiyeh headdress, traveled to see the newly freed Mandela in Africa. Arafat grabbed … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer During our farming days on the western Canadian Prairies amid the years of the Depression and the drought, when the rain hardly ever came and the land became an arid desert, we were able to eat our Middle Eastern salads. This is because our hand-watered garden every year overflowed … Continued
By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East and North Africa, stigma around mental health has been a major problem. Many individuals avoid talking about it out of social pressure and fear of being judged. Women are especially vulnerable to this stigmatization as they are frequently silenced because of abusive sexual … Continued
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