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For the Love of Watermelon!

Jun 26, 2019

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Watermelon: the classic summer treat that will bring a smile to anyone's face. In the Middle East, watermelon brings more than a smile. Arab obsession with the fruit is completely acceptable, which is why(...)

Arab Women at Work: Sculptor Simone Fattal's Retrospective

Jun 26, 2019

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz/Arab America Contributing Writer Even in New York, it’s not often one has the opportunity to view a sculpture exhibit on the scale of Simone Fattal’s 50-year retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art PS 1. It’s(...)

The Aura of Portugal Hovers Over Morocco’s Atlantic Coast

Jun 26, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From Marrakesh known as ‘pearl of Morocco’s south’, three of us, along with Abdelatif as our guide, traveled to Essaouira, once the Portuguese stronghold of Magador on the country’s Atlantic coast. As we toured(...)

Arab American Identity Duality

Jun 26, 2019

By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The United States is a country said to be built by immigrants; if we forgo the early version of it. Intermixed ethnic groups and nationalities continue to develop the country’s reputation for(...)

A Look into Sudan's On-Going Humanitarian Crisis

Jun 26, 2019

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Another revolution is upon us, this time in the east-African country of Sudan. Since the media is preoccupied with keeping us updated on the President, few spotlights are being shown on the injustices occurring(...)

Egypt Kicks the Season off the Right Way by Winning 1st Match of CAF

Jun 23, 2019

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer In the match that took place on Friday of June 21, the African Cup kicked it off, with one of the most anticipated games to start things off. Egypt(...)

Africa Cup of Nations 2019 to Feature Five Arab Nations

Jun 19, 2019

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer From June through July, the largest Africa Cup of Nations to date will be held in Egypt. For the first time in the thirty-two year history of the Confederation of African Football, the(...)

American Evangelicals: Smack in the Middle of the Arab-Israel Question

Jun 19, 2019

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer American evangelicals have been captivated by the Trump administration, first because of Trump’s support of their pro-life sympathies and, second, their mutual agreement on a pro-Israeli stance in opposition to Palestinian interests. The evangelical(...)

Searching The Environs Of Damascus For Abel's Tomb

Jun 19, 2019

“And the Lord said unto Cain, where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? And He said, What hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto Me from the(...)

How War has Destroyed History in the Arab World

Jun 19, 2019

By Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer It is devastating to see all the destruction war can do, especially in major historical sites in the Arab World, most recently, Iraq. The fundamental importance of cultural heritage as an expression of one's(...)

Labneh (Yogurt Cheese) the Cream Cheese of Arab Cuisine

Jun 19, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer No Arab breakfast is complete without the addition of labneh (yogurt cheese), which has a consistency similar to airy cream cheese. Smooth, tart, light, and creamy, labneh gets a dose of good fats and(...)

Who is DJ Khaled?

Jun 19, 2019

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer DJ Khaled is one of the biggest producers in the world of Hip Hop. He has worked with multiple stars from Jay Z to French Montana over his career. However, Dj Khaled was not(...)