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The Versatility of Falafel

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Falafel is a very famous Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from chickpeas, broad beans, or both. It is normally an appetizer but can also be served on salads, in a pita, as a side, and much more. People normally eat it … Continued

Arab Arts in “Instagram Gallery”

By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever visited Instagram to explore creativity, culture, and art? Communicating, absorbing information, and conducting business online make the online environment vivid and diverse. The young Arab generation has started to develop their interests, express their thoughts, and show perspectives on politics and identity awareness on … Continued

Johnathan Smith, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, to Speak at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 4-6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C., November 2, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Johnathan Smith, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has been confirmed to be a speaker at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the … Continued

Australia is No Longer Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

By: Arab America Content Creator / Carrie Stewart According to diplomat.com, the move to overturn the Morrison 2018 government decision was heavily supported by Australian Palestinians. History/Developments: The Australian Labor party reversed the decision of the previous government that recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This former move was made by former prime … Continued

Lebanon’s Presidential Crisis: A Cycle of Political & Economic Chaos

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer The President Steps Down Michel Aoun, the eighty-nine year old president of Lebanon recently stepped down without a successor this week amid the country’s most dire economic crisis in years. Many Lebanese and international observers are concerned about the inevitable power vacuum as the parliament and cabinet scramble … Continued

Surveying Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Its Syncretic Influence

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq is anciently and popularly known by its Greek name ‘Mesopotamia’ meaning the land between the rivers.  Mesopotamian culture and history are important, not just to the Arab world, but to all of modern-day civilization.  Mesopotamia is … Continued

Khan al Khalili- the Center of Old Islamic Cairo

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Khan al-Khalili is the most famous market in Egypt, and even one of the oldest open-air markets in the entire Arab World. Located in the heart of old Islamic Cairo, it stretches about half a square mile and is easily walkable from end to end. The market … Continued

Touring the Eight Qatar World Cup Stadiums

By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010.  This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued

Israel’s Quest to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program Falls Short over Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel Privileges for Palestinian Americans

Israel has complained for a long time that wait-times for U.S. visas currently top a year or more. Over the past few years, anxious Israeli leaders have been pressing the U.S. to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). A major complaint of the U.S. is Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian Americans trying to return to their homeland via Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that in the past several days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicated that Israel continues to fail to meet VWP requirements. Just as Palestinian Americans continue to suffer many indignities in trying to negotiate Israeli entry points.

The Surprising Algerian History of the Clementine

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Clementine is beloved by many for its easy-to-peel and often seedless nature, sweet taste,  and the beautiful orange color of the fruit. During the fall and winter months, clementines can be easily found in grocery stores, kids’ lunchboxes, and on countertop spreads full of other … Continued

The ABPA Institute

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Contributor There are Arab Americans all over the U.S. looking for jobs or internship opportunities. While many colleges have clubs and organizations that assist students in these areas, there are also other organizations that can help such as ABPA – a conduit formed to create opportunities that allow … Continued

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