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79 Years Ago: Britain and France's Quarrel over the Levant
Jun 5, 2024
British troops in French-controlled Syria. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer May 1945. World War Two in Europe had drawn to a close, and the victorious Allied Powers were finalizing the borders that would define(...)
Being A Spectator, Or Bearing Witness
Jun 5, 2024
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer They are watching us. At least, they were. Before they became overwhelmed with grief, before they collapsed, wounded, dazed by hunger, confusion, and fear. By now, they must have completely given(...)
2024 National Immigrant Heritage Month
Jun 5, 2024
A Syrian immigrant on Ellis Island. Source: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year since 2014, June has been celebrated as, among other things, National Immigrant Heritage Month! In a landscape that has increasingly become(...)
The Art of Arab Storytelling: From Folk Tales to Contemporary Literature
Jun 5, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic storytelling is a rich and varied tradition that has evolved over centuries to reflect the Arab world's many cultures, history, and experiences. From the interesting folk tales of(...)
Netanyahu and Biden: Navigating the Gaza Ceasefire
Jun 5, 2024
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a firestorm in Washington over Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s role in Gaza. While President Biden attempts to control Netanyahu’s damage, The Speaker of the House invites him to address a(...)
Media in the Arab World
Jun 5, 2024
Source. http://pexels.com By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer It is essential to talk about the Arab World in terms of its sub-regions in order to understand the role that media plays there. Every sub-region has unique qualities that(...)
Zucchini and Burghul Stew – A Tasty Friendship Between the Two
Jun 4, 2024
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In summer, one vegetable that usually abounds more than any other in my home-grown garden is zucchini. One of the greatest appeals of zucchini is the vegetable’s versatility. It can be(...)
The Middle Eastern Market- A Culinary Adventure in Your Backyard
Jun 4, 2024
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ethnic supermarkets offer a treasure trove of culinary delights and cultural experiences without the need for a plane ticket. Beyond merely being places to purchase groceries, these vibrant hubs serve(...)
Palestinian Childhood During the British Mandate
May 29, 2024
Photo of a Palestinian woman and her child by Khalil Raad. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Janette Habashi / Arab America Contributing Writer There is little documentation about Palestinian lives during the British Mandate, specifically about children. It is urgent to(...)
Columbia Student Protest History: Free Speech in a Land Owned by Law and Order
May 29, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU_2BIRp6vo Wall Street Journal ' Columbia Has Divested Before: Here's What Happened' By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone who thinks back on those times will recall that a variety of thoughts and feelings, some of them(...)
The Educational Experiences of Arab American Students
May 29, 2024
Arab American student. Source: pexels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Arab American students often receive little attention in colleges and scholarly research, and face stereotypes formed by mainstream media, entertainment, and society. These stereotypes often depict(...)
When Arab Ba'athism Split
May 29, 2024
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Ba’athism as a political ideology remains a contentious topic for many people and governments. The United States after its 2003 invasion of Iraq, for example, engaged in a policy of “de-Baathification” that(...)4,375 Results (Page 26 of 365)