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Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: The Arabian Nights Radio Program

Nov 11, 2020

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(...)

10 Commitments of Biden-Harris to Arabs, Palestinians, and Muslims Around the World

Nov 11, 2020

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer With the Biden-Harris victory, Arab Americans, Palestinians, and Muslims around the world can be proud to be seen in a totally new perspective in this post-Trump era, مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّٰ. The Biden-Harris campaign has(...)

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce

Nov 11, 2020

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer For many Arab Americans, Thanksgiving dinners can be a mishmash or fusion of classic Arab dishes along with American favorites. My mother always stuffed the turkey with a Palestinian lamb and rice pilaf called(...)

Amazing Ways Arab Americans Save Money

Nov 10, 2020

By: Nana Osei/Arab American Contributing Writer When it comes to saving money Arab Americans are the experts in the field. They are resilient, patient, and wise when it comes to their spending habits and money. The Census Bureau has found(...)

She's the Lost Jewel of Syria

Nov 10, 2020

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Amal al-Atrash, better known by her stage name, Asmahan, was a Syrian singer who lived and rose to fame in Egypt. Having immigrated to Egypt at the age of three, her family knew the composer,(...)

The Rise of ‘Renewable Energy’ in the Arab World

Nov 9, 2020

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer As the topic of climate change grows more prominent in the media, many governments have decided to take action. States are seeking different ways of transforming natural resources, such as wind, water,(...)

Sustainable and Ethical Arab-Owned Brands You Should Try

Nov 9, 2020

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The growing need for cheap clothes has taken an immense toll on our environment. According to a recent study, we buy 60 percent more garments today than we did at the beginning of the(...)

19 'You Know You're an Arab When...' Items You May Find Relatable

Nov 6, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Stereotypes related to the Arab world are numerous, and they are filled with good and bad ones. We Arabs find ways to laugh at our circumstances, even when the world seems(...)

Arab American Women Making an Impact: Zainab Salbi

Nov 6, 2020

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Zainab Salbi is a life-long advocate for women's rights from Iraq. She has used her voice to spread the message of heartache and triumph, garnering her several awards in the process. In 2016, Foreign(...)

Traveling to the Arab World Without Leaving Your House

Nov 5, 2020

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer Many of us during quarantine are stressed about not being able to travel or even leave our houses. It's hard to move around and find comfort in seeing the same thing everyday. Even now(...)

Bahbah: The 50,000 Votes That Could Determine the New President of the United States

Nov 4, 2020

Photo courtesy of usatoday.com By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Three states – Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan – and less than 50,000 votes could determine who the next president of the United States will be. As of approximately 11:00(...)

Olive Oil: Myths vs. Facts

Nov 4, 2020

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, olive oil is gaining the popularity it already had in the Mediterranean and the Arab world. Not surprisingly, as it has spread across the world it has been followed by many(...)