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How White Fragility Keeps Anti-Black Racism Alive in Arab Society
Jul 17, 2024
Source. Wikimedia commons By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic television shows frequently featured lighter-skinned actors in blackface, sparking controversy over negative portrayals of Black people in recent years. The dehumanization of Black people, which includes stereotypes of(...)Modern-Day Fallujah: Two Decades After the Conflict
Jul 17, 2024
The City of Fallujah, Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Fallujah, a name synonymous with modern warfare, is a testament to its people's resilience and the transformative power of time. It's been two decades since(...)Factions of the Palestine Liberation Organization
Jul 17, 2024
PLO leadership in Jordan. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestine Liberation Organization, throughout its existence, has generally been a decentralized entity. Within this coalition is a variety of factions which, although might have(...)Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA
Jul 17, 2024
Source: International Space University's Program. This image shows Dr. Omar Hatamleh. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the(...)The Epistle of Forgiveness: The Arab Divine Comedy
Jul 17, 2024
Poet and scholar Al-Ma'ari, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer In the eleventh century, controversial Syrian thinker and poet Al-Ma’ari responded to a rival’s intellectual challenge with an expansive epic text, The Epistle of Forgiveness (رسالة(...)Pathbreakers of Arab America—Diana Abu-Jaber
Jul 17, 2024
Photo: Facebook By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas.(...)How will Israel’s War with Lebanon’s Hezbollah Evolve?
Jul 17, 2024
Photo Credit: Al Jazeera By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Will the ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalate further into an all-out war? The outcome depends on several local and global factors. The war in(...)Middle Eastern Pantry Staples to the Rescue With Hearty Bulgur Pilaf
Jul 16, 2024
Photo Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Bulgur wheat holds a storied history in the Middle East, dating back thousands of years. Originating from ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, bulgur was a staple due(...)Potato And Tomato Stew - Yakhnit Batata wa Banadura
Jul 16, 2024
Source: Pexels.com By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The potato, native to the indigenous peoples of the Andes, although not an original ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine was brought back from the Americas by the Conquistadors to Spain and the(...)NUSACC Roundtable Showcases Bahrain and its New Minister of Industry and Commerce
Jul 10, 2024
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America's top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently hosted a business roundtable featuring H.E. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain's Minister of Industry and Commerce. More than(...)The Mystery Surrounding Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
Jul 10, 2024
US Vela Satellite which detected a potential Israeli nuclear test in 1979. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel's nuclear program is a subject shrouded in secrecy and controversy, significantly directing and affecting(...)The 1952 Egyptian Revolution: A Turning Point in Modern Arab History
Jul 10, 2024
Members of the Egyptian Free Officers Movement. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 1952 Egyptian Revolution, often known as the "23 July Revolution," was a watershed point in Egyptian and Arab history. This revolution(...)4,398 Results (Page 23 of 367)