By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer As the sun rose over Amman, the usually busy streets felt quieter, as if reflecting the tension in the air. In the palace, King Abdullah II reviewed the latest news from Gaza, where the war threatened lives and the peace that Jordan has long worked to protect. … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and burghul, staples that filled their plates and their lives with nourishment. These wholesome foods weren’t just ingredients; they were the foundation of a lifestyle that celebrated health and vitality, allowing families to … Continued
Source: Wikimedia Commons. This picture shows the logo of the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
This is the fifty-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-fifth pathbreaker is John Zogby, an internationally known Arab American public opinion pollster, author, and public speaker. Founder of Zogby International polling, John is known for precisely calling several key American elections. He and his sons now operate John Zogby Strategies. John Mason, contributing writer, reports that while previously highly supportive of President Biden, Zogby has recently criticized the Biden Administration’s military forays into Iraq and Syria and its pro-Israel anti-Palestinian policy on the Hamas-Israel war.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON DC, November 1, 2020) As of November 1st, an Arab America (www.arabamerica.com) online poll of Arab Americans across the country shows that Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump by 48 points. The poll was conducted asking respondents the question: Which presidential candidate best serves the interests of the … Continued
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