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Fact Checking Your Assumptions About Arab Americans
Nov 1, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Contributing Writer In Arab America’s mission to combat negative perceptions about Arab Americans, we are hashing out the negative stereotypes, clichés, and weird assumptions we’ve heard over the years about our identity. It is important to remain active(...)
Palestinians Still Displaced after 100 Years of the Balfour Declaration
Nov 1, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer On November 2nd, tomorrow, the world will recognize 100 years since the Balfour Declaration. This declaration would set the world on its edge in the many years to come and change millions of lives(...)
The State of Kuwait Strongly Stands by the Palestinians
Oct 25, 2017
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Since the Arab Spring turmoil in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue has not become the major matter that concerns the Arab States. Historically, Arab Officials at different levels were most outspoken about(...)
A Bus Ride into Libya’s Past: Greco-Roman Remains and a stay in Mussolini’s Bedroom
Oct 25, 2017
By:John Mason/Contributing Writer As an Anthropologist, my work in Libya aimed to uncover much of that country’s past. It included an account of my journey to one of Libya’s most treasured Greco-Roman archaeological sites, Cyrene, on the eastern coast. The(...)
Review of the Film Solitaire/Mahbas: A Modern Day Romantic Comedy with Tragic Dimensions
Oct 25, 2017
By: Nadine Ismail/Arab America Ambassador Blogger The film opens with a scene of a very busy woman, “Therese” tasting pickled turnip, crispy to perfection. Soon the signs of delight on her face are replaced with disdain and anger as she(...)
The Tasty and Nourishing Lentil
Oct 25, 2017
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer According to historians, the lentil was one of the first food plants to be brought under cultivation by man in the Middle East. In that part of the world where civilization began, this legume has been(...)
Meet the Arab American Preparing to Sail Around the Globe Carrying the Palestinian Flag
Oct 25, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer Sir Robin Knox- Johnston from the UK was the first man recorded to have sailed around the world in 1968 and since then, the Golden Globes have been a rallying point for sailing enthusiasts(...)
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Signs Anti-BDS Order to Block Boycotts of Israel
Oct 23, 2017
The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, today signed an Executive Order prohibiting executive branch agencies from entering into contracts or conducting official state business with any entity unless they certify that they will not engage in a boycott of Israel(...)
Carobs: A Newly Discovered Health Food In North America
Oct 18, 2017
By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer A relatively unknown food in the western world, carobs have been since the dawn of history, at least 2,000 BC, in the lands of the ancient civilizations, a pleasing addition to the human diet. Throughout the(...)
10 Behaviors of Arab American Parents
Oct 18, 2017
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Each parent has his/her own parenting techniques, but Arab American parents all have specific tricks and habits they all do to their children. Here are some of them. 1. They answer “Insha Allah” to(...)
10 Things to Consider Before Traveling to the Arab World
Oct 18, 2017
By: Ani Karapetyan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries are a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising to see the color and beauty of Arab countries create a magical atmosphere which is(...)
5 Recent and Positive Developments Concerning Palestine
Oct 18, 2017
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted(...)4,375 Results (Page 281 of 365)