By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer There are different regions that make up the Arab world. The Levant region is east of the Mediterranean Sea and includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. The North African region is south of the Mediterranean Sea and is comprised of ten countries. Despite the scatteredness of the Arab world, … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer The following list consists of striking ideas that are coming in both Islamic and Arab traditions. These Islamic terms are expressed as words in the Arabic language and the fundamental motivation behind this list is to disambiguate various spellings, to make note of spellings no longer in use these … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Stage theater is a method of storytelling. It shows creativity as well as the talent from both the actors and writers. When it comes to Arab theater, it’s on a journey in the states. Stereotypes depicted Arab Americans under adverse circumstances for the past two decades. When projecting productions … Continued
By: Safa Eljazouli/Arab America Contributing Writer If you are an epicure and you’ve never been to Morocco, then I urge you to plan a future trip to the country. I promise, your taste buds will be in heaven. Moroccan cuisine is one of the most delicious and appreciated cuisines in the world. Chefs everywhere get inspiration … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Over time, the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) has seen its rights evolve significantly. They have endured hardship and finally made their voices heard in many Western countries, for example. The more time goes by, the more progress is made. However, this positive evolution … 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
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: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was watching on television in Toronto when, as a part of the Silk Road Festival being held in Aleppo Syria, a scene was being re-enacted of caravans arriving, after a long journey, from China. “It must have commenced its journey in Xi’an”, I thought to myself. I had … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer John Lewis was one of the most successful civil rights leaders during the past six decades. He was a moral leader who practiced non-violence fastidiously and was willing to put himself on the line and thus directly in harm’s way. Lewis came to the Palestinian human rights later … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Even though I run a food blog and cooking show, there are times when I am not as motivated to spend long hours in the kitchen, especially during the summer. Moreover, during sweltering hot weather, I would rather just eat a dinner of what Arabs call “nawashif” or a … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a massive growth of Arab cuisine in the United States with more restaurants opening every day. Initially, many people doubted that Arab food could become popular in the U.S. in any form. Now, looking around the food landscape of the U.S., more and … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Grains are one of the earliest sources of carbohydrates. Despite they are not a source of protein, they offer other nutrients. When cooked, it has a good amount of vitamins. An interesting fact about grain, in terms with the Arab world, is they are apart of their foundation for … Continued
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