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The Story of Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued

Cairo’s City of the Dead

The City of the Dead is a neighborhood in Cairo near the Citadel and below the Mokattam hills. Established around 642 CE as a cemetary, Egyptians decided to move into the old mausoleums and enclosures with tombs in Cairo’s oldest necropolis. The City of the Dead may be an unusual and bizarre environment, but the people there are making the most of what they have been given while still honoring their passed neighbors.

Sidi Bou Said, the Tunisian Santorini

By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, “The promontory of the eternal sun”, is one of the most charming and breathtaking towns in the whole world. It is located north of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, on top of a cliff on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of … Continued

Amr Goes to Hollywood: An Actor’s Perspective on Hateful Arab and Muslim Stereotypes and Narratives

BY: Amr El-Bayoumi / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite my ongoing commitment to avoid perpetuating demeaning depictions and narratives of Arabs and Muslims (or any other group of people for that matter), I have encountered these stereotypes and distorted narratives regularly as an actor. To name just a few of the 19th and 20th-century precursors … Continued

A Top 10 of the Best Sunflower Seeds

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer In my personal opinion, sunflower seeds are an incredibly underrated snack in the United States. The saltiness of roasted sunflower seeds provides a great flavor, and the crunch of the kernel makes for great snacking food. It is also a much healthier food than other salty snacks … Continued

Who Was The Queen of Curves Zaha Hadid?

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Stages Born to an affluent Iraqi family in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid inherited a conservative society. Her ambitions and aspirations had to overcome women’s challenges in the middle east. According to her, her father was very supportive of her. When Zaha was 8, Mohammed Hadid … Continued

Saudi Arabia Is Planning the World’s Largest Skyscrapers in Neom

(Photo Credit: luxurylaunches.com) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer According to those acquainted with the topic, Saudi Arabia is preparing the world’s largest skyscrapers in a primarily unpopulated portion of the nation as part of a new US$500 billion development called Neom. According to Bloomberg, buildings will reach from the Red Sea coast … Continued

It’s وقت التصويت (“Voting Time”): Dearborn Election Materials Translated into Arabic for the First Time

By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer At the core of democracy is participation, and at the core of participation is accessibility. Along these lines, the US government has taken plenty of measures to make elections widely accessible to a large and diverse American population. From public advertisements, to expanded voting windows, it is … Continued

The Spanish Territories of Morocco: Melilla and Ceuta

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer In looking at a map of Spain in Morocco, they are seemingly separated nations with the Mediterranean sea serving as a natural boundary. But to the surprise of many, there are a few areas on the north coast of Morocco that are Spanish territories. So how did … Continued

Trump Hosts New Jersey-Saudi-backed Golf Event–He’s Still Questioning Saudi Involvement in 9/11 Attacks

In sponsoring the Saudi-funded tournament at his Bedminster, N.J. golf course, Trump said there was no link between Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Contributing writer, John Mason tells us that families of 9/11 were dumbfounded by Trump’s support of the sponsor. Trump’s event took place within the shadow of ground zero. Meanwhile, 9/11 victims’ families still await some sense of accountability. That they believe they will get it from either Trump or MBS is unfortunate.

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