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Coronavirus Pandemic Impacting Religious Practices

BY:Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer   The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has impacted religion in various ways. This includes the cancellation of the worship services of various faiths, the closure of Churches, as well as the cancellation of pilgrimages surrounding observances and festivals. Many churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples have offered worship through livestream amidst the pandemic.  … Continued

Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Nowadays, artificial intelligence is undergoing a significant evolution. There are a lot of new practices and discoveries with artificial intelligence. The question is, therefore, the following: What are the Arab countries doing during this 4th revolution? This is what we will discover below.  Artificial intelligence is evolving exponentially around … Continued

Why are Arabs Very Likely to Survive COVID-19?

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing writer. In these times of crisis, it is essential to take care of yourself, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and exercise. There is no cure for coronavirus yet; therefore, the only way for us to avoid being infected by this virus is to boost our immune system. We have done some … Continued

Revisiting “Arab American Stories”–Creating a Community

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

Dates – The World’s Most Complete Food

By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, the inhabitants have no doubt that it was first grown in Paradise. According … Continued

Palestine Has Never Been on Apple or Google Maps

While Israel is clearly marked on Google Maps, Palestinian territories are not – source: change.org By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has never been on Apple or Google Maps. A couple of weeks ago, Apple and Google were accused of removing Palestine from their maps. Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok posts went viral, spreading the … Continued

Arab Americans are Invisible when it Comes to Health Care Disparities.

BY: Raed Al-Naser/ Arab America contributing writer           Race and ethnicity are becoming forefront conversations on our media, academic debates, and daily life discussions here in the United States. Each of us has an identity that defines how we see ourselves and others. Arab Americans are historically an understudied minority group in … 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

Influential Arab American Journalists

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Journalism is a crucial skill. This medium has one of the most important roles in society because it is the ability to share news, influence opinions, and contribute to the dialogue on a macro level. Because journalism is so essential to the way people think about and understand the … Continued

Nabil Azzam: An Arab American Maestro of Arab Music

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Nabil Azzam: Nabil Azzam was born in Mjeidel, and raised in a family of musicians who immigrated in from Nazareth, Palestine, in 1948. During his school years, he attended the Terra Sancta school. His father, Salim, is a well-known photographer who plays the “oud”—Arabic guitar. His … Continued

Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron you Need to Know

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer    Saffron is a spice with a strong fragrance and distinctive color. The spice is also rich in antioxidants, which may have many heath benefits. Early evidence suggests that saffron may boost mood, increase libido, and fight oxidative stress. Saffron is generally safe for most people to consume, and … Continued

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