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Coronavirus Pandemic Impacting Religious Practices

Jul 31, 2020

BY:Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has impacted religion in various ways. This includes the cancellation of the worship services of various faiths, the closure of Churches, as well as the cancellation of pilgrimages surrounding observances and(...)

Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World

Jul 30, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Nowadays, artificial intelligence is undergoing a significant evolution. There are a lot of new practices and discoveries with artificial intelligence. The question is, therefore, the following: What are the Arab countries doing during this(...)

The Literary Prince and Real-Life Princess: The Wedding of Princess Raiyah to Ned Donovan

Jul 30, 2020

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer In an event eerily reminiscent of pre-pandemic times, a blushing bride marched down the aisle towards her prince earlier this month, aglow in the warmth of(...)

Revisiting "Arab American Stories"--Creating a Community

Jul 29, 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(...)

Dates - The World's Most Complete Food

Jul 29, 2020

By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the(...)

Palestine Has Never Been on Apple or Google Maps

Jul 29, 2020

While Israel is clearly marked on Google Maps, Palestinian territories are not - source: change.org By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has never been on Apple or Google Maps. A couple of weeks ago, Apple and Google were accused(...)

Arab Americans are Invisible when it Comes to Health Care Disparities.

Jul 29, 2020

BY: Raed Al-Naser/ Arab America contributing writer Race and ethnicity are becoming forefront conversations on our media, academic debates, and daily life discussions here in the United States. Each of us has an identity that defines(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Fadwa Abeid

Jul 29, 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(...)

Influential Arab American Journalists

Jul 29, 2020

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Journalism is a crucial skill. This medium has one of the most important roles in society because it is the ability to share news, influence opinions, and contribute to the dialogue on a macro(...)

Nabil Azzam: An Arab American Maestro of Arab Music

Jul 28, 2020

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Nabil Azzam: Nabil Azzam was born in Mjeidel, and raised in a family of musicians who immigrated in from Nazareth, Palestine, in 1948. During his school years, he attended the Terra(...)

Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron you Need to Know

Jul 28, 2020

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Saffron is a spice with a strong fragrance and distinctive color. The spice is also rich in antioxidants, which may have many heath benefits. Early evidence suggests that saffron may boost mood, increase(...)

Similarities & Differences between the Levant and North African Regions

Jul 27, 2020

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer There are different regions that make up the Arab world. The Levant region is east of the Mediterranean Sea and includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. The North African region is south of the(...)