By: Shibley Telhami President Trump’s son-in-law and top Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, pushed back recently against suggestions that the administration should hold off on its expected “deal of the century” plan for Middle East peace over concerns that it’s likely to be dead on arrival. As part of the unveiling, the administration revealed plans to hold an … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you and around the world can help to open your eyes to other people of other … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is rich in human history and ancient civilizations, which resulted in man-made wonders, indicating productivity and creativity of the people of that region. Other than the popular Great Pyramid of GIZA, in Egypt, here are 10 other jewels that give pride for being Arab ancestors. 1. … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Some have called chess the highest plane of human pleasure; others, an admirable effort of the human mind. Yet, in the past, some religious leaders have condemned it as a sinful type of diversion. However, for most people, like the medieval Arabs who carried it to the western world, … Continued
Written By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributor Writer As we enter graduation season this May, a higher than the average number of Arab American students will be graduating with high marks from colleges and universities across America. Why is it that? Arab Americans care tremendously about their children’s education. To them, education is not only an … Continued
By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Cinnamon is one ingredient that can truly take over the aroma of a room. There are many different ways to utilize cinnamon in the Arab American kitchen, but the best way is to incorporate cinnamon to utilize all its benefits. The health benefits of cinnamon include, but are not … Continued
Compiled by Arab America During a recent interview with Yahoo News last week, U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI) reiterated her preference for a one-state solution in Israel which was taken out of context by right-wing Republicans who were trying to paint her as anti-semitic against Jewish people and the State of Israel. In that interview, … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, self-improvement, and for devotion to worship. But Ramadan is about much more than fasting and prayer; it is also a time to focus on charitable actions and good deeds. A good deed does not have to be a grand … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian keffiyeh is a black and white checkered scarf that has taken on a significant meaning in the past few decades. Traditionally, the keffiyeh was worn by farmers as a tool for staying cool while working in the heat, staying warm while working in the rain, or protecting their … Continued
By: Leila Diab/ Arab America Contributing Writer We are captives, even if our wheat grows over fences And the swallows rise from our broken chains. We are captives of what we love, what we desire and what we are. -Mahmoud Darwish (Palestinian Poet) Around the world, many countries celebrate a singular day their people stood … Continued
Compiled by Arab America On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America hosted a historic reception commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with dignitaries and community leaders in Washington, DC. See a Video of the Event here: Arab American Heritage Month 2019 from Arab America on Vimeo. For Photos of the Event Click Here. The event … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The earliest physical evidence of turmeric use by humans comes from ancient pots found near New Delhi, India. Scientists actually found turmeric residue at the bottom of these pots tracing back 4500 years! Fast forward a few thousand years, and the Egyptians wrote about their use of turmeric on … Continued
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