French students learning Arabic By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, many Arab countries in the process of development have seen their citizens move to destinations with more resources, such as France. This immigration is strongly linked to the history that connects Arab countries to France, to the strong universities for students, … Continued
By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s usage of the phrase Insha’Allah during a chaotic debate with President Trump lit up Arab Twitter. For those who recognized the Arabic phrase during the debate, its usage implied any number of different meanings, good, bad, and indifferent. Since Insha’Allah is a heavily freighted … Continued
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
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think about where Arab influence and culture expands to, our minds go to two different directions. First, Europe, particularly, countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Second, the land of opportunity and dreams, as known as the United States. However, what about Arab influence in countries located south … Continued
BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer When we talk about Arab influence in other parts of the world, we tend to focus on one direction. That direction is toward neighboring countries and continents divided by the Mediterranean Sea. However, think about those small, scattered islands in the Mediterranean Sea. These are the islands that are … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer It is often not well known, but many Lebanese have lived in West Africa for generations. This phenomenon leads to a beautiful cultural mix among the Lebanese in Africa. The Historical Facts The violence of the Druze community prompted a third of the Christian community to flee … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the slave trade and became popular in Egypt as a form of exorcism. Today, zar … Continued
By: Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent years, resulting in several peacebuilding efforts between the two warring nations. These efforts have been implemented for years and supported by several countries such as the United States and many European nations. There is hope that peace can eventually … Continued
By: MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga is a mind and body practice that allows an individual to channel their physical abilities and drive for relaxation. Yoga uses a combination of flexible physical poses, enhanced breathing techniques, and meditation. The practice began in south Asia, approximately 5,000 years ago, and it continues to … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian thobes stand out for their vibrant red colors. Each thobe from every city or village is unique in its own ways. It tells a story and it stands out on its own. Thobes have their own history; they have been around for over 5,000 years, rich with … Continued
By: Hala Lababidi Buck/Arab America Contributing Writer In these COVID-19 times, Arab Americans, or for that matter any hyphenated American, is probably concerned about family and friends here in the U.S. and those back in their country of origin. Now, more than ever, we may be aware of what I call our “in-betweenness” which … Continued
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