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Revisiting “Arab American Stories” — Lasting Contributions

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

Arab Snacks We Enjoyed on Our South Saskatchewan Homestead

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor The snacks that we enjoyed on our homestead farm were somewhat different than those of our neighbors. At first, they were mostly tidbits of Middle Eastern foods – the dishes that my parents had brought with them when they emigrated from Syria to the New World. As the years rolled … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories”–Artists

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

The Secrets of Ancient Egyptians you Probably did not know about

BY: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer   There are many civilizations in history that contributed to the ascent of modern-day society. Everything that we see today has been in some way, shape, or structure enhanced to stand the trial of time. From the structures of buildings, religion, and pyramids, to the impact of art, everything had … Continued

The Hotel With the ‘Worst View in the World’

By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer Anonymous England-based artist, Banksy, has become internationally famous for his graffiti, which includes powerful messages. His artwork remains a larger-than-life voice for people who find themselves struggling in silence. Nestled against the border wall in Palestine is an interactive art experience built by Banksy in March 2017, called the … Continued

Rivers of the Middle East

Rivers are plentiful in the Middle East. By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East is rich in its diverse landscapes, filled with natural glory. From its mountains and valleys to its deserts and oceans, the ecosystem is immensely diverse encompassing a wide array of environments. One of the most appealing landscapes of the … Continued

How Arab People Shaped the Numeral System

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The numbering system in Arabic writing looks different than the English writing system, but they are actually the same! The Hindu-Arabic system is the root of many other numeral systems throughout the world. In this system, there are ten digits, including a zero. Arabic numerals are the most widespread … Continued

Enchanting Valencia

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Besides Valencia, the beauties of all cities vanish from my eyes, The more I reflect, the more her matchless charms make me sigh. For her dress, God has given it green meadows and flowers swaying high, And for a skirt, the enticing sea and a clear river under a … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories”– Civic Leaders

Arab America is proud to highlight episodes of Arab American Stories, the Emmy Award-winning 13-part series presented by Detroit Public Television that explored the diversity of the Arab-American experience. The Series Arab American Stories highlights the diversity within the Arab American community. The series showcases the lives of 39 different Arab Americans from around the … Continued

Travelling to Morocco’s Magical Pink Town Of Tafraout

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer            The rain during the night had freshened the air and we felt relaxed as our bus made its way southward from Agadir, Morocco’s top resort, to Tafraout – Morocco’s so-called magical pink town.  The rays of the sun created a panorama of various shades … Continued

‘Moroccan Doll’ Dounia: R&B, Feminism, and Body Positivity

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer With a head of voluminous curly red hair and a blunt in her mouth, Moroccan-American singer-songwriter, Dounia, poses for a mirror selfie—one of the many Instagram posts which characterize her feminist, body-positive platform.             View this post on Instagram           … Continued

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