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Collectivist Cultures and Societies in the Arab World
Jun 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many differences between Arab culture and the culture in the United States. One piece to those differences is the longer history of the Arab world, from which more traditions and cultural norms(...)
The Suez Crisis : Victory Against Western Imperialism
Jun 21, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the mid 20th century, the world was in a form of total war never seen before in history. The aftermath of the Suez crisis resulted in the loss of millions of lives(...)
National Yemeni American Leader Tarek Al-Kadri's Passing is Mourned by Many
Jun 18, 2021
By: Mona Abdulla / Arab America Contributing Writer The Yemeni community across America is in disbelief. They all are talking about the loss of Tarek Al-kadri who has been an exemplary role model and a great proponent to the work(...)
An Arabic Coin in King Offa’s Court
Jun 18, 2021
The borders of Mercia within England, along with the surrounding Saxon kingdoms Offa brought under his influence By Steven Brander / Arab America Contributing Writer One of those peculiar, esoteric and yet incredibly interesting historical tidbits relegated to the metaphorical(...)
Cedar Rapids, IA: An Interfaith Community in 1900s Middle America
Jun 17, 2021
Photo: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA)? Perhaps it is the towering downtown skyscrapers,(...)
Food Insecurity in Syria: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Jun 16, 2021
A depiction of what food insecurity means throughout the world. Photo: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Syria is experiencing numerous humanitarian crises including the decade-long ongoing civil war,(...)
Apamea - An Ancient Syrian City Raised from a Pile of Stones by One Man
Jun 16, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “It's the love of my life! I only wish I could live long enough to see Apamea rise again from centuries of neglect.” Abd Al-Razaq Zaqzuq, Director, Department of Antiquities in the Hama region,(...)
Melting Pot or Salad Bowl?
Jun 16, 2021
By: Nabil Sater / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I participated in a video call honoring Arab American Heritage Month and somehow the question of, or reference to, the “Melting Pot” surfaced. As soon as I heard(...)
Palestinian Israelis Proclaim their Identity—as Pro-Palestinian Left in U.S. Fights Republican Attempts to Exploit It
Jun 16, 2021
Palestinian Citizens of Israel stepping out to proclaim their identity Photo Foreign Affairs By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian citizens of Israel have, in the context of the recent war, begun to promote their own interests and(...)
History Is Being Re-Written, and It's About Time!
Jun 16, 2021
By: Arab America Contributing Writers / Hala Gores and Ned Rosch This time is different. We are living in remarkable times: a turning point in the historic struggles for justice not only in Palestine but also all over the world.(...)
A Summer Dinner Party With Arab Dishes
Jun 16, 2021
Image courtesy of Oh The Things We'll Make By: Waverly Nohr / America Contributing Writer As the days begin getting hotter and COVID19 guidelines loosen, an outdoor dinner party with friends and family is a fitting antidote for prolonged social(...)
Dating in the Arab World
Jun 16, 2021
Image courtesy of InsideArabia By: Diane Bou Hamdan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is quite famous for arranged marriages and fixed ideas when it comes to love and the image of a picture-perfect family. Dating was always a big(...)4,376 Results (Page 137 of 365)