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Arab America Interviews Rising Vocalist, Issam Al-Najjar

Jun 9, 2021

Issam Al Najjar/ Portrait By Noura Abou Hamze/ Arab America Contributing Writer Issam Al Najjar is an 18-year-old rising singer who is originally from Jaffa, Palestine. He was born in Jordan and grew up there. His family has been living(...)

The Lebanese Rocket Society: Lebanon's Forgotten Space Program

Jun 9, 2021

Group portrait taken before the launch of Cedar 3, 1962. Image from the Lebanese Rocket Society Archive, ©DR By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer During the 1960s, the US and the Soviet Union competed for space supremacy. But(...)

Falafel: The Original Arab Nugget

Jun 9, 2021

Falafel, the original Arab nugget. Photo: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Before chicken nuggets existed, there was falafel. The perfect falafel is browned and crunchy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, flecked(...)

Two Steps Forward—One Step Back: Palestinian Americans Protest U.S. Policy towards Israel-Palestine

Jun 9, 2021

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Secretary of State Blinken may have started off on the right foot with Palestinians, but it's not clear he meant it Photo larenota Recent optimism for Palestinians has recently been offset by(...)

Traditional Shoes of the Arab World

Jun 9, 2021

By: Lindsey Penn / Arab America Contributing Writer Shoes may seem insignificant because we wear them every day, but the reality is that they can provide an into a culture. Before the spread of the more “typical” shoes we see(...)

A History of Egyptian Revival Architecture and the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois

Jun 8, 2021

The front entrance and marquee sign of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois. Photo: GuideStar By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What is Egyptian Revival architecture? Where can you find examples of this interesting and intriguing style within the(...)

The Lion of The Sea

Jun 7, 2021

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Age of Exploration, there were many navigators who traveled the world seeking an adventure across the open seas. During the troubling times, many explorers struggled to find a path to avoid(...)

Traditional Arab Sports

Jun 7, 2021

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Sports in any country are promoted due to the health benefits of them among other reasons. These activities serve as entertainment and cultural tie-ups between people for the love of the games. Sports in(...)

Digital Nomads: Working Remotely in the Arab World

Jun 7, 2021

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Even before the pandemic began and many people were forced to work from home, “digital nomads” were working and traveling the world. “Digital nomads” are people who have jobs that can be done entirely(...)

Great Arabic Playlists on Spotify

Jun 7, 2021

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Spotify curates hundreds of playlists across the musical spectrum. Included in this are many different playlists filled with Arab music; click on any song to listen to it right now. Whether you’re a seasoned(...)

How Spanish Replaced Andalusian?

Jun 3, 2021

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Andalusia is the southern autonomous community in Peninsular Spain. It is the most populous, and the second-largest autonomous community in the country. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognized(...)

The Art of Woodworking in the Arab World

Jun 3, 2021

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are well-known for their artisan work, including cloth, leather products, furniture, and more. In that same vein, woodworking is one of many talents that Arab artisans can boast. The art of woodworking in(...)