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
Yesterday, we heard the shocking news of the horrific explosions in Lebanon. The two explosions ripped through Beirut killing as of this morning: 100 people, at least 4,000 wounded, and over 300,000 people displaced. The injured were soon flocking to local hospitals, The New York Times reported that St. George Hospital, for example, one of … 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: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab American contributing writer Palestinians in general have many talents, they are filled with knowledge and creativity. One of those people is May Ziadeh who is a writer from Nazareth Palestine. Take a look at her fascinating story and life. Insights on Her Early Life May Elias Ziadeh was an Arab romantic … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East, many countries are facing war or economic hardship. This situation is also present in other countries. As a result, in the Middle East, some Arab countries welcome foreigners from their neighbors and the rest of the world who are looking for opportunities. These foreigners dream … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally celebrated Father’s … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The first faculty endowed chair in U.S. academia dedicated to the study of Palestine and Palestinians was announced by Brown University. Renowned professor Beshara Doumani has been named the first holder of the ‘Mahmoud Darwish’ Chair of Palestinian Studies. Doumani is a noted scholar who has mentored generations of … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer If you happen to be a consumer of cable TV, over the past few months you’ve probably seen a large number of Arab American physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and other public health experts discussing the Covid-19 Pandemic. It might seem that these health workers have had an oversized role in … Continued
Born in Lebanon In 1954, Huda Zoghbi was born in Beirut where she was raised. Throughout her life, Zoghbi expressed a deep interest in literature, and she was particularly taken with works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and William Wordsworth. When the time came to go to college, she intended on pursuing a literature degree. … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer A New Disney Show Representing Lebanese Culture and Featuring Music by Leila Milki “The Rocketeer,” is a new Disney Junior’s animated TV series that celebrates Lebanese culture and food displays an episode that is named “Recipe For Disaster.” The show is an appealing and empowering re-creation of the original … Continued
In fact, much of the ease of modern life, and degree to which its conveniences are safe for us to use, must be attributed to Ralph Nader. His transformative influence in the field of consumer affairs cannot be overstated. Nader has taken on many titles throughout his remarkable career, including those of activist, politician, attorney, presidential candidate, and auto-reformer.
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