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From Al-Rabita movement to Arab America, a Common Desire

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer The goals of Arab Americans were shared by Arab intellectuals who immigrated to the United States more than 100 years ago. Indeed, a movement called Al-Rabita was created to achieve these goals. But what are these goals, and why are they important? That’s what we’re going to find out. … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Semi Sheheen

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

Saffron – The Most Precious Spice in the World

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, worth its weight in gold, pure saffron, was and remains today, the most precious spice in the world.  A miracle of nature with an enticing aroma and an exotic taste, saffron, without doubt, was one of the spices Columbus was in search of during his Voyages of … Continued

A Journey to Learn about Arab Communities in China

By: Yidan Fan / Arab America Contributing Writer              Today, there is a large number of Arab communities living in China. They came to China to study, work, or develop their own businesses. By reading this article, let’s take a journey together to get to know Arab communities in China. … Continued

How Islamic Culture is Tied into Arab Tradition

By: AT / Arab American Contributing Writer    Roughly 90% of the Arab population residing in the Arab world are adherents of Islam. With a notable minority group of Christians, the majority of the population primarily consists of Arab Muslims. Islam, being the main religion in Arab countries, there is surely an overlap between religion … Continued

10 Must-Read Arab Feminist Writers

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer As quarantine reaches the end of its third month, we are all looking for new things to do and occupy our time with. It might be time to try clicking the “Yes, I’m Still Watching” button on Netflix and try something new! So, if you’re looking for an inspiring … Continued

Labels for Arabs and Why they Might be Incorrect

By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when you are unfamiliar with their culture. Arabs are often subject to hearing a myriad of … Continued

Beit Wakil: Aleppo’s Gem of Comfort, History and Fine Food

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Oh our guests, if you should visit us, You will find that we are the guests, And you are the master of our home.” The old Arab verse found hanging on the walls of many Arab homes reaches its epitome in Beit Wakil – one of Aleppo’s finest hidden … Continued

Black Lives Matter Influences the Arab World for Positive Changes

By: AT / Arab America Contributing Writer The events following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the murder of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police have shined a growing light on the injustices of racism. This in turn sparked significant action amongst the Arab community and the rest of the world in the … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Prince Mohiuddin

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

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