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Palestinian Descent Built the First Skatepark in Amman, Jordan, for Refugee Youth and Other Vulnerable Groups

(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark was originally an open space with only a couple of trees. Mohammed Zakaria, the founder … Continued

“For Those That Hate, The Hat Trick Was For Them”: Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Confronts Anti-Arab and Muslim Hate in the NHL

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Nazem Kadri is a Canadian Lebanese and Muslim forward who currently plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are currently in the NHL Playoffs, and they won their second-round Western Conference Semifinals Series against the St. Louis Blues; however, these … Continued

The United Arab Emirates Works to Save the Arabian Gulf Turtles

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Environmentalists were pleased when the United Arab Emirates at the turn of the 21st century, set a program into motion to save the turtle. A new country, which has amazed the world with its creation of a paradise atop the Arabian desert waste, this fast-evolving land has put the … Continued

Resistance and Power: The Street Art of Lebanon

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon has experienced an immense amount of hardship, especially in recent years. A port explosion, economic collapse, and political instability have ravaged the country. In response to adversity, Lebanese individuals in Lebanon and the diaspora have expressed themselves— their feelings, hopes, and vision for change— in various … Continued

Minneapolis and the Adhan: A Move Towards Religious Equality

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab American Contributing Writer When traveling through the Middle East and North Africa, one of the most iconic sounds you will hear is the Islamic call to prayer. In Arabic it is called the Adhan. The Adhan is performed by a muezzin whose recitation announces that it is the time for … Continued

Architectures From Around The Arab World

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East has certainly been a front-runner, when it comes to breathtaking and sometimes unexplanatory architecture. The type of architecture found in the Middle East has never been seen around the world. Scientists often question if humans even built everything that exists in the Middle East … Continued

The Fading Away of Cuba’s Arab Community

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that of all the people who came seeking a new life in the Americas, few can match the success achieved by the Arab immigrants. This is especially true when one considers their achievements in the Latin-speaking lands of the New World.  From technicians and engineers to … Continued

Kosa bil Leban-Zucchini in Yogurt Sauce Recipe

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Kosa Bil Leban translates to zucchini in yogurt! This simple dish begins with small zucchini that are hollowed out and stuffed with a flavor-packed filling of meat and pine nuts. The zucchini are poached in water or fried in oil, drained, and finally simmered for a bit … Continued

Why Arab Food Is Left Out?

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab American Contributing Writer Every nationality in the United States has influenced American cuisine. Chain food places like Taco Bell and On The Border have Americanized it. Every grocery store you go into has a Latin section. Japanese food is overwhelmingly popular. Sushi Is everywhere; grocery stores are starting to add … Continued

Review of “Mornings In Jenin” By Suzan Abulhawa

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2006 novel Mornings in Jenin is an extraordinary narration of a glimpse of what occurs to and in Palestine and the aftermath it has on its people (Palestinians). For example, the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was murdered in cold blood at the hands of the Israeli … Continued

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