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One Thousand and One Nights: Shahrazad, the Traditional Feminist

By: Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Nights is one of the most influential stories that have captured the culture of an era and have influenced traditions of many societies for generations to come. The story was told during the 12th century and it gives the reader an insight into the culture of that period … Continued

The 10% of the Arabs who Struggle to Leave their Homeland

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer At The Arab Center Washington DC conference on the 26th of October, Rami Khouri, a Professor of journalism at the American University of Beirut (AUB), discussed the dismantling of the Arab World. He said we should no longer say the Arab World; instead, we should say the Arab regions because they face … Continued

The One Place in the U.S. which is Identical to Lebanon

                   By: Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer Are you homesick for Lebanon, but can’t travel that far?  Then, consider spending time in California, U.S.A.  The similarities between the two are endless California, with its mountains and valleys, with its warmth and beaches, an abundance of Lebanese restaurants, and warm … Continued

Fact Checking Your Assumptions About Arab Americans

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 in the fight against assumptions, while working to project an accurate and positive image. Particularly … Continued

The Middle East Institute Invites You to Join their Annual Awards Banquet and Conference November 14-15, 2017

The Middle East Institute (MEI) invites you to join their 71st Annual Awards Banquet and Conference on November 14-15, 2017, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Every year, MEI’s gala brings together hundreds of Middle Eastern and American diplomats, Fortune 100 business leaders, and international policymakers to acknowledge the work being done in the Middle East by leading … Continued

10 Behaviors of Arab American Parents

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 EVERYTHING! “Insha Allah” is a magical word that means: if God willing. Arab American parents … Continued

The Role of the Church in Preserving the Arab American Heritage

Photo: Basilica of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Livonia, Michigan Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is diverse with different denominations of Christians. But unlike other ethnicities, Arab Christians have a stronger relationship with the faith and the church. There are various denominations of Christians in the Arab world, such as Catholic, … Continued

The Secret Weapon in Arab Food: Health Benefits of Garlic

By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Garlic has always been super popular in the Arab World. Arabs use garlic for both purposes: as a food product, and for medical purposes. Arabs have always been well aware of a large amounts of vitamins in garlic. Additionally, there is also a complex of specific active components found only in … Continued

Amir ElSaffar and Rivers of Sound Orchestra Perform at the University of Michigan: Performance Blends Middle Eastern Music with American Jazz

On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, Amir ElSaffar brings his Rivers of Sound Orchestra to the University of Michigan, Power Center stage, for a performance that blends aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz. Then two nights later, Saffar and members of his group provide live music for classical Indian dance company Ragamala, … Continued

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