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Arab America Salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC

By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities. Among the special … Continued

The Gift of the Nile: How a River can Change your Spirit

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer It was Herodotus, the fifth century Greek attributed with the founding of the discipline of history, who purportedly said, “Egypt is the gift of the Nile.” It’s not even clear that he actually visited Egypt, but Herodotus’ phrase captures the sense that without that great river, there is no … Continued

The Best Ways to Play and Tune the Oud

By: Ramy Adly/Arab America Contributing Writer How do you play the Oud?  Here are some tips to get the best out of your Oud. For those who practice or perform on stage. Improve your skill set from these useful tips we recommend to our students. The Best Way to Practice on the Oud The perfect … Continued

Exploring Morocco’s Rif Region

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I’m anxious and excited!  We’re going to explore a part of Morocco that I have never seen!”  My friend Ahmed mused as we began our journey, driving northward from Rabat, Morocco’s capital.  A feeling of anticipation was in the air as Ahmed, driving our small rented Fiat, talked about … Continued

Israel Advocacy Groups Seek Changes in Virginia School Textbooks

By: J. Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of National Arab American Heritage Month, an initiative which seeks to educate teachers and students about the Arab American heritage, it’s ironic to learn of an effort by pro-Israel advocacy groups to change social studies textbooks vis-a-vis Palestine and Israel.  According to the Institute … Continued

Inspectors in Syria Resisting Illegal Orders

Today, according to the Center for Public Accuracy, a fact-finding mission is on its way to Syria to investigate who was behind the recent chemical weapon attack in Syria. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons “confirms that the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) team is on its way to Syria and will start its … Continued

Red Lentil Soup “Shorbat Adas” and Gluten Free Low Carb Za’atar Rolls

By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While many cultures have deemed the lowly lentil as “peasant food,” archaeologists have found lentils inside the tombs of pharaohs from ancient Egypt, elevating the legume to royal status. Rich in fiber, iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium, lentils are often overlooked as a superfood and nutritional powerhouse, perhaps because many … Continued

U.S. Congresswoman Yvette Clark, Tunisian Ambassador Fayçal Gouia, Numerous Dignitaries to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Kick-Off

On Thursday, April 12th, Arab America will kick-off National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception just steps from the White House in Washington DC, from 6:30-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration … Continued

Who is the Movie “Beirut” Really Stereotyping?

By Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer “In Lebanon, it’s never over for anyone. You cannot write off anyone or anything in this country” —Saad Hariri.  American diplomat Mason Skiles thought it was over and he was wrong The film Beirut is an exciting and, yet, typical for a Hollywood spy thriller. The good guy suffers a … Continued

This Land is Your Land–This Land is My Land: Israelis Clash with Palestinians in Gaza

By J. Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Apologies to Woody Guthrie. However, the American Main Stream (Lame Stream?) Media (MSM) has started reporting on Israeli attacks on peaceful Palestinian protests over “Land Day”, commemorating the theft of Palestine by the Israelis.  And the MSM (e.g. the Washington Post) has only started reporting the seven murders … Continued

History Comes Alive in Melaka the Soul of Malaysia

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Called by some ‘the soul of Malaysia’, Melaka or Malacca as it was formly known, gets it name from the Arabic malqan (meeting place) – a centre where medieval merchants from Arabia, India and the Malayan archipelago met to trade.  Officially declared a historic city in 1989, it is … Continued

Trump’s Syria Bombing Impeachable?

Photo: Yahoo There has been much talk about this weekend’s chemical weapons attack in Syria and President Trump’s intent to retaliate. The Institute for Public Accuracy reported on Tuesday that a U.S. strike would clearly violate the War Powers Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Francis Boyle is a professor of international law at the University of Illinois … Continued

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