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Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Fedora “Fadwa” Kurban

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records, all in Arabic, and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … 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

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Alexander Maloof

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued

Aspects of Arab Culture and Influence in the Lands of Brazil

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

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Jamili Matouk

  By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is … Continued

Some Syrian Cities and their Glory and History Prior to the War

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a country in Western Asia, adequately known as the Syrian Arab Republic. The name Syria is historically originated as a broader region. It is roughly equal with the Levant, known in Arabic as “al-Sham.” March of 2011, the country faced a civil war with an armed conflict; many … Continued

Ba’albek Ruins: Then and Now

  By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Ba’albek ruins are an archaeological field day. Its pillars were erected as early as 9000 BC, and are marked with beautiful and intricate designs that leave archaeologists puzzled about how these drawings were carved. At the time of its creation, the Temple was attractive to people because … Continued

Dubai During COVID-19: Its Success May Be Its Downfall

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a group of seven emirates established in 1971 with each emirate having its own laws, governing body, internal affairs, and control over its economy. The group of emirates is governed by a Supreme Council and Federal National Council with members from each emirate. … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Emil Kasses

      By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Fadwa Abeid

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78 RPM: Russell Bunai

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued

A Lebanese diaspora with a strong presence in West Africa

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

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