By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Four times in the past two decades I had travelled to Maloula, one of Syria’s Christian strongholds, but my fascination for this town had not faded with the years.Today, we were again on our way to visit this relic from the past where the language of Christ is still … Continued
Lebanon is one of the largest producers and exporters of cannabis/marijuana/hashish (UN) and now the government wants it on the lucrative market. By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Abu Jafaar, a cannabis farmer in Beqaa Valley (وادي البقاع) Lebanon, generates much revenue from cultivating crops of hashish/cannabis/marijuana that has warranted 30 warrants out for his … Continued
Photo: Lebanese American Nadia Massad wins as Mayor of Mankato, Minnesota–Mankato Free Press By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer After all the votes were tallied, the November 6th midterm election ushered in a new group of leaders to serve at all levels of government. Many of these leaders—some reelected, some in different positions, and others … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Dabke is a popular Arab folk dance that originated in the mountains close to the Mediterranean Sea and the Tigris River. It has been integral to the cultures of Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq for centuries, even though the meaning of the dance has changed since its beginning. … Continued
Driving in the Arab World is a challenge By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Driving in any new environment of a city, such as London, New York or Cairo, presents its own challenges. Roundabouts, circles, or maidans are especially difficult to navigate. But sometimes, just driving in a new country may itself present its own … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer What happens when victims of war disperse all over the world and form their own communities elsewhere? Are they successful integrating into their new environments? I am sure people of every ethnic background have their own fascinating stories of adversity, failure, and success. Palestinian Americans in the diaspora have … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist To what extent did the US midterm elections held on November 6, 2018, benefit or hurt Israel? It is historically known that the US Congress includes both the House of Representatives with 435 members and also includes the Senate with 100 members. The answer is not clear-cut. However, … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Iraqi Nadia Murad was one of the two people awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize this year. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor that helped rape victims from war, was the other. This year was the first time the international community has publicly acknowledged that women are used as weapons … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Last night, Arab Americans made significant gains in Congress after the 2018 general elections. Arab American delegates from both the Democratic and Republican parties took major steps to represent the community they owe their success to. Each Arab American candidate vows to serve their community differently, but nonetheless, they … Continued
US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal on May 8, 2018. By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Question: How Do You Spell ZOG? Answer: U.S.A. ZOG? Zionist-Occupied-Government. This is an administration under the complete control of Israelis. One example is the … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It was in the spring of 1961 when I was strolling down the Avenue, Habib Bourguiba, one of the main boulevards in Tunis, Tunisia’s capital when I saw a statue of Ibn Khaldun. At that time, I had no idea who he was but as the years rolled by … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When my mother was a young girl living in Palestine, chocolates and other candies were a luxury. So she ate halawa, (also known as halva) a sweetened sesame seed paste confection that almost has the consistency of chocolate fudge. Halawa means “sweet” in Arabic, and this confection is not … Continued
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