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The Arab World Coming Together to Fight Violence Against Women

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of recent events, Arabs are uniting together to show their support of women’s rights and safety.  Incidents Naira Ashraf was an Egyptian student tragically killed on June 20th by a classmate. The culprit has been sentenced to capital punishment, sending a message to the people. … Continued

Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

The History of Arabic Calligraphy

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form.  The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued

A Street Named Ibrahim Al-Hamdi

On June 26th, Little Yemen hosted its annual Yemeni Day parade. Now in its 3rd year, the parade celebrates Yemeni heritage and culture, and it brings to light the positive aspects of Yemen and Yemenis despite negative media coverage. It is also a celebration of American Yemeni identity. During the protest, Yahay Obeid, a prominent Yemeni American leader and chairman of the Yemeni America Day Parade, hosted the street co-naming ceremony of Ibrahim al-Hamdi. This new street pays homage to the 1970s Yemeni President and is a symbol of hope for Yemenis who see their home country at the point of no return.

Mohamed Bzeek: The Libyan American Guardian Angel

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and Father’s day, here is a heartwarming tale about an Arab American immigrant who is truly a saint. Mohamed Bzeek, a 66-year-old Libyan American, has been a foster parent for nearly two decades. However, Mohamed is no ordinary foster parent; he only cares for children with terminal illnesses.

A Top 8 of Egypt’s Best Horror Films

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cinema has long been a cultural media that has gone unrecognized by the outside world. This has not done Arab horror any favors, since horror is already a genre that struggles for the approval of Hollywood producers, who present their movies worldwide.  Despite all that, Egypt … Continued

The Story of Arab Flags: Red, White, Black, and Green. Colonial Colors? Or Ancient Arabic Poetry?

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for millennia to proudly showcase their identity. This includes emblems, flags, national anthems, and so on. … Continued

Moon Knight and the Importance of Representation

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued

Story of the Most Famous Arab Poet, Imruʾ al-Qays ibn Ḥujr

By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Imruʾ al-Qays ibn Ḥujr (501 AD – 544 AD) was acknowledged as one of the most influential poets of pre-Islamic Arabia. He was known as the father of Arabic poetry due to his achievement in establishing the prototype of Arabic poetry. He is one of the … Continued

A New Addition to the Arab Food Scene in Boston: Bab Al Yemen

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bab Al Yemen opened its doors earlier this year in the midst of bustling Boston right in Kenmore Square. This is the first location of the restaurant which uniquely serves Yemeni cuisine and provides a culturally-inspired atmosphere. Arab America contributing writer Dina Kobeissi, a Boston native herself, … Continued

Adeni Chai Recipe: A Yemeni Classic

Aden is located on the south of Yemen; it is a major port known for its natural harbor, trade routes as well as its tea. Adeni Tea or Adeni chai is a staple in Yemeni cuisine and is made for breakfast or after dinner for guests and is served with Yemeni desserts. Spice up your plain black tea with this simple recipe. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, shares a secret family recipe that has been passed down generations. Adeni chai is fragrant and delicious, it is made with just a few base ingredients, black loose tea, evaporated milk, cardamon, cloves, sugar, and cinnamon.

Miyawaki-style Reforestation in Jordan

By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2018, Deema Assaf, a Jordanian architect, and Motoharu Nochi, a Japanese environmentalist, have planted three such forests in Amman, Jordan the largest of which is only 250 square meters (2,700 square feet). Their mission: is to map out a plan to restore Jordan’s vanishing forest ecosystems … Continued

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