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Celebrating Thanksgiving, is America Following their True Values?

By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is a holiday that was celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans long ago.  It was prompted by the values of generosity, charity, unity, and humanity.  In November 1621, the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth, Massachusettes to celebrate a good harvest and a … Continued

Baba Ghanoush Tart for your Thanksgiving Table

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Tis the season for dinner parties and indulgences, when turduckens or, worse, piecakens end up on some holiday entertaining menus. A piecaken is three different pies baked into a cake. Why not have just one tart that is so rich and flavorful that you won’t yearn for an extra … Continued

Ten Qualities That Make Arabs Great Friends

By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are among some of the most friendly, sweet, and kind people on the planet. They are family-oriented, loyal and caring to their friends, and helpful to all. Here are some of the many qualities that make Arabs absolutely wonderful friends! 1. Generous The generosity of Arabs is widely … Continued

Is Diplomacy in the Middle East Better Than the Threat of War?

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer  Throughout history up until now, the Middle East and North Africa region has become “one of the most hostile regions in the world.” With conflicts spreading throughout both territories, including one of the biggest, the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, some sort of agreement or solution is long overdue. About 60 plus … Continued

Funny Arab American Immigrant Stories

Arab American newcomers to the US get to the U.S. now by airplanes, not anymore by boats. As it is common in the Detroit area to refer to newcomers as “boaters”, indicating that they lack a full assimilation and/or characterized by pronounced accent. In the case of many Arabic speakers, in addition to dealing with new … Continued

Following the Trail of Biblical Lore in Jordan

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “You know why Moses was lost for 40 years in the desert?  Our tour guide Abraham looked around at us. When no one answered, he explained, “Of course!  Because he did not have a guide like me.” Needless to say, this put us in a good mood as we … Continued

Spotify Launches in 13 New Markets across the Middle East and North Africa

Spotify is launching in 13 new markets across the Middle East and North Africa. New markets include United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, and Egypt. The 13 new market launches increase Spotify’s total footprint to 78 total markets globally. “I am super excited to share … Continued

Hate Crimes Continue to Surge in America

The Arab American Institute expressed concern and disappointment with the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2017 hate crime statistics. As expected, hate crime surged yet again in 2017. However, the data contained some glaring omissions, including three of the most severe acts of bias-motivated violence committed last year. And while career officials … Continued

People Come to Maloula to Listen to the Language of Christ

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

Will Lebanon Legalize Cannabis?

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

Arab Americans Win Locally, Inspire Community Nationally

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

Does Dabke Improve Your Health?

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

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