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Al-Fatat: An Arab Underground

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Many people already know about the Arab Revolt – an attempt by the Arabs, led by Sharif Hussein bin Ali, to achieve independence from the Ottoman Empire during World War I. However, lesser-known is the fact that numerous bodies had already formed before the war to achieve … Continued

What’s an Oscar Worth?

By: B. Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer It was costly for British actor Vanessa Redgrave, who began speaking out in the 1970s and was pilloried for daring to address an unspeakable subject. She refused to back down, famously calling her adversaries ‘Zionist hooligans.’ Resolute in the face of relentless hostility, she simply retorted, ‘I had … Continued

How The Ruins of Baalbek Shaped American Architectural Identity

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, examines how the ruins of Baalbek in Lebanon influenced the design of American Neoclassical architecture, particularly government buildings. Near the end of the 18th century, the United States of America, a young and growing nation, was rapidly taking shape. With … Continued

How Trump’s Deportation Policies and Travel Bans Have Marginalized Arab American Doctors 

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer The deportation policies and travel bans enacted during the Trump administration have had far-reaching consequences on various communities, particularly Arab American doctors. The health sector, which has long benefited from a diverse workforce, is grappling with the repercussions of these policies, which have not only undermined the … Continued

Omani Puréed Vegetable Soup – Shawraba

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A wide range of soups can be found in Oman’s daily cuisine, made from meat, pulses or vegetables. to lentils or vegetables.   Wholesome, tasty and simple to prepare, soups have been on the everyday menu not only in Oman but, in most other countries in the world since the … Continued

Succulent Meatballs Swimming in Yogurt – Kabab bil Laban

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Cooks from the Greater Syria area to the Indian sub-continent and much of Central Asia often use yogurt in their meat dishes.  This Saudi Arabian dish is a fine example of how yogurt and meat together make a delightful treat. The ingredient baharat is a mixture of spices that … Continued

Nasri Shamseddine’s Voice Lives On: A Tribute from His Loved Ones

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Content Writer Nasri Shamseddine was a renowned Lebanese singer and actor. He was celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and significant contributions to Lebanese folk music and was a longtime collaborator with musicians across the Middle East. He performed in musicals, plays, and films that captured the essence of … Continued

The History of Baalbek: The Heart of Lebanon’s Ancient Past

By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer East of the Litani River, and in the heart of the Bekaa Valley sits a pillar of Middle Eastern history, the best-preserved ruins of a Roman colony. Lebanon’s Baalbek is known as the mysterious two-thousand-year-old structure built for the Roman God, Jupiter. However, this 11,000-year-old structure has … Continued

The Lebanese House: Architecture Inspired by Nature and Tradition

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Upon entering a traditional Lebanese house, one steps into a world of sunshine and light, where subtle and vivid colors blend harmoniously. These homes embody simplicity of form and elegance of proportion, reflecting a way of life where communities live in harmony with their surroundings. The … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz—aka Danny Thomas

This is the seventy-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-seventh pathbreaker, Danny Thomas, American actor, singer, nightclub comedian, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, was born to Lebanese Syrian immigrant parents. Contributing writer, John Mason highlights Danny’s role as a hugely popular entertainer, only matched by his lifelong dedication to his charity, St. Jude. He died in 1991.

Al-Husn: The Lost City of the Sun

Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer The golden sun rises over the rolling hills of northern Jordan, casting its first rays upon the ancient town of Al-Husn. For thousands of years, this land has whispered the stories of those who built, defended, and nurtured it. Some say it was once known as Dion, a … Continued

Arab American Vocalist, Marwa Morgan and the Umm Kulthum Ensemble to Perform for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 9, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, Wednesday, April 9th (WASHINGTON, DC) March 19, 2025–On Wednesday, April 9th, the acclaimed Egyptian vocalist Marwa Morgan will perform with the Umm Kulthum Ensemble at the ninth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at Amazon HQ Theater, with the … Continued

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