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The Root of Routes in Nathalie Handal’s "Life in a Country Album"

Jul 22, 2020

Nathalie Handal's Life in a Country Album By: Alanoud M. Alajmi/Arab America Contributing Writer In “A Rhyme for the Odes” Mahmoud Darwish writes: No land on earth bears me. Only my words bear me, / a bird born from me who(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78 RPM: Russell Bunai

Jul 22, 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(...)

Revisiting "Arab American Stories"--Traditions

Jul 22, 2020

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab(...)

The Arab-Muslim Influence on Xi’an, Where China Became a Nation

Jul 22, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was watching on television in Toronto when, as a part of the Silk Road Festival being held in Aleppo Syria, a scene was being re-enacted of caravans arriving, after a long journey, from(...)

Representative John Lewis, Civil Rights Giant, and Issues of Palestinian Human Rights and Self-Determination

Jul 22, 2020

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer John Lewis was one of the most successful civil rights leaders during the past six decades. He was a moral leader who practiced non-violence fastidiously and was willing to put himself on the(...)

Middle Eastern Style Chicken Wings with Dibis --Grape Molasses Glaze

Jul 22, 2020

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Even though I run a food blog and cooking show, there are times when I am not as motivated to spend long hours in the kitchen, especially during the summer. Moreover, during sweltering hot(...)

Arab Cuisine: A Marketing Challenge in the United States

Jul 21, 2020

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a massive growth of Arab cuisine in the United States with more restaurants opening every day. Initially, many people doubted that Arab food could become popular in the(...)

Different and Unique Grains of the Arab Culinary World

Jul 21, 2020

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Grains are one of the earliest sources of carbohydrates. Despite they are not a source of protein, they offer other nutrients. When cooked, it has a good amount of vitamins. An interesting fact about(...)

Classic Food Pairings and Combinations from the Arab World

Jul 21, 2020

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Food pairings are very common in Arab cuisine. There are combinations that complement the textures and flavors. People don't realize how elaborate and unique Arab cuisine is. For example, did you know that tahini(...)

Best Arab Films to Check Out in 2020

Jul 21, 2020

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is an essential form of media as it is used to tell stories, to provoke emotions and to spark dialogue. While there have been many Arab films nominated for awards, not many(...)

Top Egyptian Squash Player Announces Her Retirement

Jul 20, 2020

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer World renowned professional squash player from Egypt, Raneem El Welily, announced her retirement from the sport on June 25. Her 18-year career in squash captured 24 Professional Squash Association titles, including the 2017/2018 PSA(...)

The Mediterranean Islands that Identify with the Arab World

Jul 20, 2020

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer When we talk about Arab influence in other parts of the world, we tend to focus on one direction. That direction is toward neighboring countries and continents divided by the Mediterranean Sea. However, think(...)