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‘Exotic’ is Not a Good Term to Describe Arabs

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer We often pass by the term ‘exotic’ when we, as Arabs, are described or even depicted in movies and TV shows. That seems to be the only positive notion besides the negative ones in which ‘terrorists’ seem timelier, especially after the 9/11 attacks. However, it appears that the word … Continued

American Universities with Presidents of Arab Descent

By: Nadia Reese/Arab America Contributing Writer The President of a college or university comes with great responsibility. The President doesn’t just enforce the rules, he or she has to be the embodiment of the faculty, administration, and the students. As president, you must be able to further the mission and the vision of your university. … Continued

Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) History of Struggle

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer PLO History: Ever since the establishment of the state of Israel, many Palestinians have suffered as they could no longer live in their homeland of Palestine, and have been forced to live in refugee camps where conditions were and are still terrible.  Thus, since the creation of Israel, Palestinians … Continued

Arab Names Lost at Ellis Island

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Ellis Island, the major point of entry to the United States on the East Coast, saw more than 12 million immigrants from its opening in 1892 to closing in 1924. As millions of people walked through the doors, they signed their names and set out to start their new … Continued

The Three-Day Guest Law: The Bedouins

By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard about the three-day guest law culturally practiced by the Bedouins? If not, then you are in the right place as this article will introduce you to Bedouin’s three-day guest law. Bedouin, an ethnic group who’s referred to as “Bedu” originally inhabited the Arabian Peninsula. For … Continued

Films That Shaped the Arab World

By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Arab films generally translate to films that are created by Arab filmmakers, take production within Arab countries, and/or express stories about Arabs. Because the Arab community includes over twenty-two different countries, Arab films include both ethnically and culturally diverse content. It is important for the Western world to … Continued

Then and Now: The Silk Road Destinations in the Middle East

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected Asia with the Middle East and the edges of North Africa and Europe. Starting in China, merchants would take Chinese textiles (and other goods) all the way from the eastern coast of China, across Central Asia, into Southwest Asia, … Continued

Disputes Over Water and The Jordan River

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century as tons of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, changing the climate at an unforeseeable pace.  Millions would be affected and new problems will arise, one of them … Continued

Marrakech’s Blue House: A Visit to the Jardin Majorelle

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer In May 2017, A study abroad in Morocco with faculty and students in undergrad changed my life. Morocco is such a beautiful country with its amazing architecture, art, food, culture, and history. A favorite moment from the study abroad was visiting the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, Morocco. After traveling … Continued

The Tragic History of the Gaza Strip

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Today Gaza is a mess dealing with constant problems including the recent missile attacks by Israel.  The strip and its inhabitants have been suffering, but this tragic story has been going on for years and it looks like there is no end in sight for Gaza. History of Gaza … Continued

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