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Oregon Governor Signs Bill Declaring April as Arab American Heritage Month
Jul 22, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oregon Governor, Kate Brown WASHINGTON DC. (July 22, 2021) This week, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill 2914, which declares April of each year as Arab American Heritage Month. Oregon is the second state(...)
Arabs & World War II: The Sacrifice and the Impact
Jul 22, 2021
Image 1: Geographic Map of Arab World. Source: Seterra. By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time America realized the significance of the Middle East was during World War II. Before the war, the US was mainly involved in(...)
Kefta--The Enhanced Middle Eastern Hamburger
Jul 21, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Kefta elevates average ground meat to a completely different level of flavor, through the addition of extra herbs, spices, and aromatics. There are a variety of different names for this delicacy from kofta, kufta,(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees--Class of 2021
Jul 21, 2021
For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 21, 2021): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative--Class of 2021. Forty Arab Americans were announced from a pool of close to one-hundred applications. Seven judges from(...)
Ziryab: A Social Trendsetter Missing from the Western Hall of Fame
Jul 21, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time that I walked the streets of Cordoba, once Moorish Spain’s world-renowned capital, I could not believe my eyes.The city’s Arab era had not been forgotten. Statues had been erected to many(...)
Kefta - The Enhanced Middle Eastern Hamburger
Jul 21, 2021
Beef kefta brochettes. Credit: Feast In The Middle East: A Personal Journey of Family and Cuisine By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Kefta elevates average ground meat to a completely different level of flavor, through the addition of extra(...)
Eid Al Adha 2021
Jul 21, 2021
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Identity is made up of so many factors. According to Psychology Today, “Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one's sense of self.” Keeping that in mind, religion is a huge determinant of(...)
Yemeni Immigrants Stranded under the Muslim Ban finally Welcomed to the U.S., while their Home Country is in Tatters
Jul 21, 2021
Yemenis finally earned Temporary Protected Status under Biden Photo Igrafed.com By: John P. Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer As the civil war in their country continued unabated, Yemeni Arabs initially blocked from the U.S. by the Trump Muslim Ban(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 13): Marrakech
Jul 21, 2021
A collage of the famous places to go to in Marrakech, MoroccoPhoto: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the(...)
The Meaning and History behind the Pan-Arab Colors
Jul 21, 2021
The Pan-Arab colors. Source: Transparent Language Blog By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many people know the pan-Arab colors - Black, White, Red, and Green - and the places where they are used, such as on the flags(...)
TikTok in the Gulf : A Global Controversy
Jul 21, 2021
Courtesy of Shutterstock By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Just like other markets, TikTok has created a wave in the Middle East, especially among Generation Z users who have taken to the platform to create and watch fun content.(...)
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center: Largest in the Arab World!
Jul 20, 2021
Image 1: Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre JACC Exterior. Source: kuna.net. By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no(...)4,375 Results (Page 131 of 365)