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Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Kahraman and Naif Agby
Feb 3, 2021
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)
How Shakira Eats and Trains in a Day-New Latin Inspired Recipes!
Feb 3, 2021
Spread of FoodPhoto: Downtown Dough By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Let’s face it, for many people, it’s hard to get motivated in February. Most people would rather stay cozy in their homes, wrapped up in blankets and sipping(...)
CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 5--Connecting with Our Culture
Feb 3, 2021
Photo: Connect Arab America Instagram The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run from Feb. 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 5 of the Connect(...)
CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 3—Connecting with Business Leaders
Feb 3, 2021
The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run Feb 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Steven Brander / Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 3 of the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit(...)
Sudan’s 'Forgotten' Pyramids: The Nuri and Meroë Pyramids
Feb 3, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer You have most likely heard of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Famous for their size and history, the Great Pyramids of Egypt attract millions of tourists each year. But did you know(...)
A Brief Introduction to Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Feb 2, 2021
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The legitimacy of Ta’amirah’s story is debated: did he just happen to stumble upon the scrolls, or was he going treasure hunting and hit the jackpot? In either case, Ta’amirah sold the scrolls to(...)
Why I Love my Arab Friend...
Feb 2, 2021
By: Emily Devereaux/ Arab America Contributing Writer This year, I have the privilege of being an abroad buddy to a student studying abroad at the American University. An abroad buddy is another student or peer that is tasked with helping(...)
Community & Pride: The Rise of Arab Culture in Atlanta
Feb 1, 2021
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Atlanta is known for many things. From the syrupy goodness of Coca-Cola to Ebenezer Baptist, the Civil Rights Museum (which happens to be the final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and(...)
Reaching for the Stars: Arab Astronomy and Space Exploration
Feb 1, 2021
BY: Grace Friar/ Arab America contributing writer Astronomy is estimated to be one of the oldest established natural sciences in the world. Because humans have been studying the heavens with the naked eye before ever systematically studying and documenting the(...)
The Blue City of Chefchaouen
Jan 29, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light(...)
Breaking News: Al Jazeera Mubasher Live to Broadcast, Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Jan 29, 2021
(Washington DC, January 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation was just informed by Al Jazeera, in Washington DC, that all of the Summit panels from the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit will be carried "live" and re-broadcast over Al Jazeera's(...)
12 of the First Arab Americans
Jan 29, 2021
By: Ivey Noojin/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are often a minority that is forgotten in society. We hear on the news celebrations of the first African American or Asian American, but we rarely hear this community in(...)4,375 Results (Page 160 of 365)