By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer 2018 has been a pivotal year for Arab Americans. From electing the first Muslim women in Congress to Jamal Khashoggi’s violent and untimely death, 2018 has proved to be a pivotal year. The Arab World proves to be one of the most dynamic regions in the world, thus making … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Happy New Year! As we look to 2019, we’d like to take some time to reflect on this past year. The Arab American community faced significant challenges with resilience and determination, and we also had much to celebrate this year. Many of this year’s challenges came in the form … Continued
Meet the Arab America Ambassadors who made a difference during the month of December! By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans and the Arab … Continued
By Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing writer Arab Americans love Costco because it is a wholesale operation which saves money for its members. They also love it because they buy big amounts of food; they either have a big family or/and invite friends and family to eat with them which is why they like … Continued
By: Maddie Rule/Arab America Contributing Writer Most news coming out of the Arab world today tends to be bleak. Conflict, famine, and refugee crises have plagued it in recent years, and it can be easy to lose hope. But not everything in the Arab world right now is grim. Here are 5 reasons why there’s … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Ambassador Blogger For many, drinking coffee is a ritual that comforts all of the senses, especially on a cold, wintry day. The sound of the percolating espresso machine triggers excitement for the energizing drink to come. The warmth of the coffee cup defrosts brisk fingertips. The flavor is tailored to each … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While in Damascus in the mid 1980s, I had read that Almuñécar had raised a statue to honor Abderramán Al-Dakhal who had landed, in 755 A.D., in this Andalusian town. Fleeing the massacre of the members of his Umayyad dynasty in Damascus, he had single-handedly established Al-Andalus – a … Continued
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Minced lamb or beef mixed with bulgur, pureed onion, and various spices kneaded together forms a staple Lebanese dish that is also popular throughout the Levante region, one that is eaten raw and known as kibbeh nayeh. In Lebanon, the people used to kill animals on Sundays or feast … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist 2018 has proven to be another momentous year in the tragic history of the Middle East, particularly the Arab world. Like previous years, it proved to be one where peace, progress, prosperity, and democracy have eluded the region. From the Palestine-Israel conflict to the Arab Gulf region to … Continued
By Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, as many as 420 million people speak the Arabic language. It is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and many people have decided that learning this important language will help them in their careers. Knowing the Arabic language can help individuals succeed in many ways. Speaking … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Wholesome, tasty and simple to prepare, Arab soups have been on the everyday menu of the housewife since the dawn of history. With very little cost, even peasants and laborers, throughout the ages, have been able to enjoy these healthy and nutritious broths. For centuries, generation after generation of … Continued
This week, Lebanese American musical artist Leila Milki released her new holiday video for the holiday season. The video features the Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard On High,” along with Lebanese icon Fairuz’s rendition, “Nejmet Eid.” Recorded live at Blue Dream Studios, Los Angeles. In announcing the video, Milki wished “all a peaceful holiday … Continued
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