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Discovering Gaza with Five Remarkable Films

Feb 28, 2024

Gaza. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Located in an area of consistent battle and outlined by its complex sociopolitical terrain, Gaza has evolved into the main topic of film productions that confront the challenges, strength,(...)

Acts of Bravery in Stance with Palestinian

Feb 28, 2024

By: Malak Hassouna /Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: this article talks about Self-immolation! https://www.instagram.com/p/C31SCFoAMTv/ “Self-immolation is the act of intentionally setting oneself on fire as a form of protest. It can also refer to acts of altruistic suicide or(...)

Summer Program for Tourists in Rahat--Glimpse into Original Bedouin Life

Feb 27, 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Participants in a week-long summer Arabic language program in Rahat will be accommodated by local families and immersed in the customs and culture of the area. This August, in the Palestinian city(...)

Bastilla: The Crown Jewel of Moroccan Cooking

Feb 26, 2024

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Bastilla is an exquisite dish made from crispy paper-thin pastry stuffed with chicken or pigeon and almonds as well as, at times, seafood. Considered to be the most sophisticated and elaborate of the many(...)

Arab America Announces Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities

Feb 22, 2024

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Summer 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months--Beginning May (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to(...)

The Problem with Hummus

Feb 21, 2024

Hummus topped with toasted pine nuts and chickpeas. Photo Credit: Menal Elmaliki By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It's my aunt's strange addiction, she has a craving for it constantly. She makes bundles at a time and even(...)

A Binational Confederation for a Brighter Palestine and Israel Future

Feb 21, 2024

Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Gaza, the toll of the killed, wounded, handicapped, diseased, starved, and displaced is over two million. Is it time for a ceasefire? When will the world react? At the(...)

The Book of Sleep: A Crash between Resistance and Dreaming

Feb 21, 2024

Image of a protester holding a banner in front of a line of police in downtown Cairo By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world built on holding attention and focusing our awareness, a world in(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Leila Fadel

Feb 21, 2024

Photo NPR By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the thirty-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.(...)

Exploring Gaza Through 5 Compelling Books

Feb 21, 2024

Gaza. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza, a land marked by conflict and crisis, has been transformed into a sign of endurance and strength in adversity. The stories from this area, enclosed between the Mediterranean Sea(...)

Middle Beast Tour: Bassem Youssef Down the Street From the White House

Feb 21, 2024

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2xcOImxIjL/?hl=en By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer YALA YA BASSEM!! One of the most memorable moments of the Arab Spring and its aftermath was Bassem Youssef's. His show, Al-Berameg, brought laughter to many of our homes. Throughout its(...)

Saudi Arabia To Launch Dream Of The Desert, The Middle East’s First Luxury Train

Feb 20, 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer A brand-new luxury train is in the works, aiming to join the pantheon of iconic and legendary rail journeys and classic trains like the Royal Scotsman, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and Africa's Rovos(...)