By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Three states – Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan – and less than 50,000 votes could determine who the next president of the United States will be. As of approximately 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time, Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, had secured 238 electoral … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, olive oil is gaining the popularity it already had in the Mediterranean and the Arab world. Not surprisingly, as it has spread across the world it has been followed by many claims, some true and some false. In my semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain I visited an … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor For untold centuries, the Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula have served in their desert tents, mansaf (roasted lamb with rice) to honored guests. Along the eastern coast of that ancient land, the inhabitants have, through the ages, somewhat evolved this traditional symbol of Arab hospitality. They add much more spices … Continued
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
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people consider Ancient Egypt to have had a large influence on modern beauty standards. However, beauty standards all over the world have changed. Of course, the Arab world is no exception. This article explains the beauty standards over the last 100 years of 5 countries in the Arab … Continued
By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Recent accords signed by Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, signal a rearrangement of part of the Middle East map, at least in symbolic terms. Neither of these Arab countries had fired a shot at Israel, so that the accords seemed more akin to opening trade relations, including a … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer The scent is a central feature of olfactory cognition. That means your brain is able to recall whether it has smelled an aroma before, and sometimes even where it was experienced. When I smell Oud (literally means sticks), I am reminded of Marymount University (my alma mater), the … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Millions of Syrian refugees have fled their home country to seek a better life due to the war conflict that started in 2011. However, the conflict and despair did not stop them, and many took this opportunity to fight for their success. Each refugee in … Continued
By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer We spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc… They are active members of American society and they are all voting on November 3, 2020. In our first of ten … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Contributing Writer for Arab America As Americans, we live in a government that was built as a democracy; it’s our right to vote and take part in who we want to represent us not only as a country and to all citizens but also the world. As a citizen, … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be difficult. Peleset The most sound connection is to the word ‘peleset,’ represented as ‘p-r-s-t’ in … Continued
By: Diala Ghneim/Arab America Contributing Writer I spoke with ten Arab Americans about voting. These individuals come from different age groups, industries, and political orientations. They are teachers, lawyers, students, stay at home mothers, IT professionals, etc…. They are active members of American society and they are all voting on November 3rd. This article is … Continued
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