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The Healthy Foods of the Arabs are Inching into the World's Health Stores

Nov 29, 2017

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "Oh no! Not kishk again! Why can't we have fried bologna for breakfast?” I asked my mother. Her eyes blazed, "I want you to be always healthy. Kishk is the healthiest food in the(...)

The Language of Eyes in Arab Culture

Nov 29, 2017

By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries in the Middle East have some differences, but one thing they have in common is the significance of eyes in their culture. In comparison to the Western culture where eye contact(...)

Cliffhanger in Honduras: First Palestinian President or Not?

Nov 29, 2017

Photo: Salvador Nasralla Salum, first Palestinian President of Honduras? By Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer According to November 27's Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's overseas broadcasting service, "...TV personality Salvador Nasralla (Salum), had a five-point lead over the incumbent president [Juan(...)

Hijab Olympic Fencer Makes History with Her Own Barbie Doll

Nov 29, 2017

By Mario Habashy/Arab American Contributing Writer Mattel made headlines this week when they announced that the latest Barbie will be modeled after the Muslim-American Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. This is unarguably a giant leap forward into a more progressive, inclusive(...)

Judge Roy Moore: Hummus-Sexual or Hummus Hater? #HummusHaters

Nov 22, 2017

With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the(...)

The Tasty, Healthy, and Nourishing Olive

Nov 22, 2017

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of mythology, the olive tree is supposed to have been first grown in the Garden of Eden. More realistically, according to historians, it has been cultivated along the Syrian coast since(...)

How to Enjoy a Terrific Thanksgiving with an Arab American Twist?

Nov 22, 2017

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you are like me you cannot wait to indulge in roasted and fried turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato yams, and of course pumpkin pie.(...)

8 Funny Things We Do as Arab Americans

Nov 22, 2017

By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer Arab Americans behave in a specific way that is different from other Americans. Maybe we get it from our parents, maybe we get it from the Mloukhieh. Either way, here are some of them. (...)

8 Reasons Why Arab Americans are Thankful

Nov 22, 2017

By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer America cannot be concluded in any framework; it’s so diverse that it is impossible to describe it in one article. America is special and unique. Here, people are from around the globe, with different(...)

New Congressional Bill Advocates Justice for Palestinian Children

Nov 22, 2017

By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Minnesota House Representative Betty McCollum introduced a bill to Congress- that seeks to prohibit the funding from the United States that enables human rights violations that affect Palestinian children(...)

Arabs and Muslims Get the Short End of the Stick When it Comes to Terrorism

Nov 15, 2017

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Too often people confuse what the definition of terrorism is and treat it as if it is something that comes from foreign lands, cultures, and people. Terrorism is not defined by race, gender, religion,(...)

Film on Israeli Cuisine Says Food is Not Political

Nov 15, 2017

By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the documentary, “In Search of Israeli Cuisine” by Michael Solomonov, a renowned Israeli chef explores the complexity and diversity that has contributed to Israel’s favorite foods. “Yemenite, Palestinian, Iraqi, Moroccan, Russian, Turkish… I don’t even(...)