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The First “Arab American” in the U.S.-Estevanico

Aug 21, 2024

Early depiction of Mustafa Azemmouri, also known as Estevanico. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Estevanico, also known as Mustafa Azemmouri, holds a unique place in the history of exploration as one of(...)

Painting on the Wall- A Poem by Mahmoud Darwish

Aug 21, 2024

Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. Image: Wikimedia Commons By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic(...)

Arabic and Artificial Intelligence

Aug 21, 2024

Source: Wikimedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The United Nations recognizes it as one of the six official languages, and Modern Standard Arabic is(...)

Artichokes: A Healthy Culinary Delight

Aug 20, 2024

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A native of the Mediterranean basin where the plant today is still found in the wild, artichokes were for many centuries unknown as a food in Europe. Strange as it may seem, they were(...)

Za'atar: The Irresistible Spice Blend That Defines Flavor and Tradition in the Arab World

Aug 20, 2024

S2HB2P Lebanese Pizza By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My great auntie Bahia used to always tell me, “some za’atar each day keeps the doctor away!” She lived well into her 90s with no serious health issues. Her breakfast of(...)

Ana Dammi Falastini: A National(izing) Anthem

Aug 14, 2024

Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The war rages on, dozens perish every day, and an occupation begun nearly eight decades ago ruthlessly confines the dream of Palestinian statehood to a(...)

Gaza Ceasefire Calls for Unifying Palestinian Leadership

Aug 14, 2024

Photo: Marwan Barghouti Image: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer It may serve Arab Americans well in the long run to soften their criticism of Kamala Harris, the new presidential Democratic nominee. It is unrealistic to(...)

"Those Who Hide the Sun": Hani Al-Najjar’s Experiment from Detroit to Boston Redefines Knowledge

Aug 14, 2024

Source: Lotus Free Publishing, which publishes this book. This image shows the official cover used to promote the audio version of this book. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for(...)

Arab Athletes at the Olympics

Aug 14, 2024

Olympic Rings. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite various challenges, Arabs have proved themselves at the highest level of competition. They won 17 medals at the Paris Olympics, competing in a diverse array of(...)

The History of the Arabs of South America

Aug 14, 2024

Lebanese immigrants in Nova Friburgo, Brazil in the late 1800s. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the last places you might expect to see Arabs is in a place like South America. However,(...)

A Heartwarming Children's Book: The Cat Man of Aleppo

Aug 14, 2024

By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cat Man of Aleppo, written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha, with illustrations by Yuko Shimizu, is an inspiring and heartwarming picture book. It tells the true story of Mohammad Alaa(...)

Tariq Ibn Ziyad: The Story of the Muslim Conquest of Andalusia

Aug 14, 2024

Depiction of Tariq Ibn Ziyad in battle. Photo source: Wikimedia commons. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early 8th century, the Iberian Peninsula was on the brink of monumental change. The catalyst for this transformation(...)