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Arabs in Latin America: Making a Difference
Mar 27, 2019
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In this posting, we look at one additional aspect of the Arab diaspora to the Americas. Last week, we reviewed the general diaspora to Latin America of proportionately many more Arabs than immigrated to(...)
Empowering Quotes by Notable Arab Women
Mar 27, 2019
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The MENA region has been witnessing an array of instabilities, social disturbances, and serious economic challenges and has been going through many ups and downs for ages. While women and girls are facing many(...)
Mujaddara The “Beans and Rice” of the Middle East
Mar 27, 2019
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Beans and rice have long been considered affordable comfort food all over the world. There are red beans and rice in the southern United States, arroz con frijoles in Latin America, and Mujaddara in(...)
An Ancient Spice Yet to Be Discovered in Western Lands
Mar 27, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular in oriental cooking since time immemorial, fenugreek, a pulse, utilized as a spice, is yet to make its debut in the European and North American kitchen. However, for centuries, in the Far East,(...)
The Top 4 Things Arab Americans Value Greatly in Their Culture
Mar 27, 2019
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans share many great values in their culture. Values may include respecting one's elders and how family roles are distributed in the household. Food is also greatly appreciated and Arab Americans tend to(...)
March 30th Commemorates Palestinian Struggle for their Land
Mar 27, 2019
March 30 marks the 43rd anniversary of Yom Al-Ard, Land Day, in which Palestinians demonstrate their resistance to the Israeli occupation and land grabs. Land Day started in March of 1976 after Israel ordered the confiscation of 2,000 hectares of land owned(...)
U.S. Congressional Representatives Expected to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration in DC
Mar 27, 2019
On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will present the National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) Commemoration with a special celebration just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The event promises to be an exposé of(...)
After New Zealand Attack, Fear Again Echos in Arab American Community
Mar 20, 2019
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty individuals were murdered in New Zealand last week in a premeditated attack on two mosques in Christchurch. These victims, of different backgrounds and with varying life experiences, were targeted by a white supremacist(...)
On March 21st, Mothers are Celebrated in the Arab World
Mar 20, 2019
The Arab World is celebrating Mother’s Day this week. From Cairo to Dubai, mothers are being appreciated for their hard work in raising children and supporting their families. Much like in the United States, mothers in the Arab World are(...)
The 7 Creative Ways Arab Americans Eat Chickpeas
Mar 20, 2019
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer Chickpeas dishes are gaining popularity, especially, among vegetarians. There are a wide variety of health benefits by eating any food containing chickpeas which are particularly high in fiber. Studies have shown that people with type(...)
Kohl - The Cosmetic Of Seductiveness
Mar 20, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Sultry are her eyes with kohl beautified, razor-sharp swords, they pierce my throbbing heart.” So wrote an Arab bard reminiscing about the kohl-painted eyes of his beloved. The words of this poet well describe,(...)
Proclamations and Resolutions Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2019
Mar 18, 2019
The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2019. Proclamations and Resolutions to Date: 26 States/109 Proclamations and Resolutions U.S. Congressional Record Statement 1. California Anaheim, California Anaheim(...)4,383 Results (Page 241 of 366)