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10 Arab Yogis to Follow

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga has become increasingly popular in the Arab world. Especially with the pandemic, yoga is a great way to get your mind and body focused, relaxed, and even get an amazing workout in. Many Arab yogis are choosing to teach online, making their great classes super accessible to those … Continued

10 Ways Arab Americans Haven’t Changed

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Although Arab Americans have been in this country for generations, they still hang on to the core values and unique characteristics of their culture. Here are some ways how Arab Americans haven’t changed: 1. Skills in Cooking Arab Americans have always traditionally always been gifted in cooking. So much … Continued

Israel’s Eid Gift to Palestine

The author analyzes the timing of the offensive on Gaza. There are still places in the world in which Muslims have been constant victims of ongoing war. They spend the holy month of Ramadan in conditions that the conservative media censors. Furthermore, the Eid festivals are celebrations that are observed in conflict. Humanity can longer neglect the Palestinian genocide and America has been an accomplice to Israel’s brutality for over half of a century.

Zanzibar: Arab Influence in East Africa

By Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Zanzibar is an island chain off the coast of modern Tanzania. The two biggest islands are Unguja, which is home to a majority of the population; and, the capital, Zanzibar City and Pemba. Modern Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous tropical region of Tanzania, and is famous mostly for its sandy beaches, … Continued

The Two Tripolis: A Tale of Two Cities

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in Arabic) has a long history in both countries. Although both cities have the same name, they are … Continued

Has Iraq Reached an Inflection Point?

More Than 350 Participate in NUSACC’s Inaugural “Ambassadors Forum,” Including Upwards of 20 Ambassadors It has been a good month for the Republic of Iraq.  The historic March 5 – 8 visit by H.H. Pope Francis – the first-ever papal visit to Iraq – highlighted coexistence and mutual respect among religious communities.  In another first, … Continued

Who Is the Rising Palestinian Star, Elyanna?

By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian-Chilean singer, Elyanna, is one of the Arab world’s rising stars at just eighteen years old. Her sultry voice has been compared to that of Rihanna; hence, Elyanna is also known as the “Arab Rihanna.” Her appearance has also captured attention. Her head is covered in blond curls, and … Continued

Women and the Tree of Life: Women’s History Month 2021

By: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer Women’s history month 2021 will celebrate the extraordinary movement and involvement of Arab women. Their perseverance, empowerment and activism continue to change their status in society. These women’s long and steep mountain journey for equality, human rights and social justice has never been exhausted. It has only … Continued

Joking on ‘SNL’ and Harvard denial of Tenure to Cornel West converge on the issue of alleged Anti-Semitism

By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Michael Che’s joke about Israel’s Covid-19 vaccination program did not humor a certain segment of pro-Israel adherents. Around the same time, Harvard University denied scholar Cornel West tenure, seemingly because of his criticism of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territory. Michael Che’s ‘SNL’ joke about Israeli … Continued

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