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Arabs
From Tradition to Triumph of Michael Rafidi
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued
Traditional Arab Folktales
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer At the core of Arab culture is a reservoir of intriguing stories that have been told from one generation to another—these are the traditional folktales of the Arabs. They are deeply rooted in historical antiquity, offering an unforgettable series of glimpses and insights into the very soul … Continued
Arab Designers Illuminate the Golden Globes Red Carpet
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer Introduction: In the dazzling world of Hollywood’s Golden Globes, the red carpet becomes a runway where fashion transcends boundaries and cultural influences take center stage. This year, the spotlight shone brightly on Arab designers, hailing from Lebanon, Bahrain, and the UAE, as they adorned Hollywood’s elite in … Continued
Ironic Aspects of Violence: Comparing the U.S. with the Middle East
By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Middle East is often depicted as an unsafe place, with numerous countries in the region landing on no-fly lists and foreign governments advising against travel. This stereotype is perpetuated in popular culture, where the Middle East is consistently portrayed as an unsafe warzone. However, the … Continued
Navigating Stereotypes and Cultural Shocks
Maps of the American (top) and Arab (bottom) Diasporas in the World. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In an era of globalization, the exchange of cultures has become increasingly common, leading to a growing number of unique experiences as people travel to different societies. One such cross-cultural encounter involves … Continued
Arabs are Semites too
Semitic Family Photo. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The term “antisemitism” has long been associated with discrimination against Jewish people, forming a core element of discussions surrounding religious, cultural, and ethnic prejudices. However, this conventional definition oversimplifies the complexity of the term, overlooking its historical roots and broader implications. … Continued
The Arab World: What Unites Us?
The Arab World on a Map. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world filled with diversity, the Arab world stays a region where various nations and cultures are intertwined in a complex tapestry. From North Africa to the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, the Arab world encompasses a diverse … Continued
The History of Arabic Typography & How Arab Graphic Designers are Reinventing the Arabic Type Design
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer How the Arabic Language is Represented in West Hollywood’s Persistence of Arab Stereotypes From the earliest Hollywood portrayal of Arabs, The Sheik (1921), to oriental’s interpretation of the East in Aladdin (2019), where you’re not sure whether its Indian, Arab or Persian, to America’s beloved t.v series … Continued
A Brief History of the Aleppo Citadel
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued
Khaled Khalifa, Syrian Novelist Awarded Naguib Mahfouz Award
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Khaled Khalifa is a Syrian writer who was born in born in Aleppo in 1964. He has written several books and has won many awards for his work. His novels include “In Praise of Hatred,” “No Knives in the Kitchens of This City,” and “Death Is Hard … Continued
Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued
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