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The Sand War of 1963: A Brief Conflict with Long Shadows

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall of 1963. Occurring just a year after Algeria’s hard-won independence from French colonial rule, the Sand War revolved around territorial disputes inherited from colonial-era borderlines. Though lasting only a few … Continued

James Abourezk: Radical Senator

From the Mideast to South Africa to Cuba to defending Native Americans and taking on Big Oil and other corporate interests, the senator from South Dakota pushed the envelope on issue after issue. By: Sam Husseini / Arab America Contributing Writer  The most radical US senator in the post-World War II era has died. He … Continued

The Fading Away of Cuba’s Arab Community

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that of all the people who came seeking a new life in the Americas, few can match the success achieved by the Arab immigrants. This is especially true when one considers their achievements in the Latin-speaking lands of the New World.  From technicians and engineers to … Continued

The History of Arab-Cubans: When Did They Arrive?

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Cuba has always been a complex and multi-ethnic one where stories have played out between indigenous people, the Spanish, and Afro-Cubans. However, did you know that there was another group that has had an impact on the country’s history and culture? If you guessed they were … Continued

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