By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Wonderful to look at and delicious in taste, pomegranate seeds are heaven sent for festive occasions. The bright red seeds are ideal for garnishing the foods prepared for a holiday feast. In addition to their use an ingredient for almost all types of stuffing, they can be employed in the decoration … Continued
By: Lyric Ludwig/Arab America Contributing Writer Early in Arab history, the one major European power that they encounter is the “Byzantine” Empire. The so-called “Byzantine Empire” was the first major obstacle for the Arabs when it came to conquering the cities of the Levant and turning into a major regional and world empire (besides the … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer President Joe Biden promised the American people that his administration would reflect America’s diversity. Throughout his campaign and once elected president, Biden has been a vocal advocate of every ethnicity and background being represented: African American, Hispanics, Asians, and finally at the table – Arab Americans. The … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer As a youth on the western Canadian prairies, my mother for holiday meals often cooked a turkey, the renowned western holiday treat. However, unlike the bread stuffed turkeys, common in North America, she stuffed it with rice, a tradition of stuffing fouls she brought with her from Syria. The … Continued
The Arab America Foundation hosted its historic in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 12-14, 2021. During the entire Summit, the Arab America Foundation engaged over 40 speakers and 360 registrants were in attendance. The event featured an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, engagement, and leadership. Moreover, participants … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer What is the Middle East known for? For many people, the Middle East can be known for the arid climate and desserts that span across countries. One thing that is overlooked is the waterfalls. In this article, Morocco is our subject, and you’ll be learning about five breathtaking … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was not the first person to be enthralled with Damascus – the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. The Byzantine emperor Justinian called it ‘the light of the Orient’; ‘the writer Maurice Barres is reported to have said ‘Damascus is not a mere area of land, it is the … Continued
By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab artists have emerged on the scene of contemporary art movements throughout the 20th century, and continue to be inspirational. Within the contemporary art style, there has been a rapid increase of Arab and Middle Eastern influence in modern art. The market for art from the Middle East … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The First World War (WWI), also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, killing millions. Along with these innumerable deaths, its aftermath made things even worse as the Treaty of Versailles between the Allies and the Central Powers laid the seeds for … Continued
By: Ani Karapetyan/Arab America Contributing Writer Two weeks ago a group of Italian archaeologists from the University of Udine discovered an ancient site near the province of Dohuk, in northern Iraq. After close excavations in the site, archeologists uncovered an ancient wine factory and rock-carved royal reliefs. The Winepress dates back 2,700 years to Assyrian … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The muzzling of the global news media’s coverage of Palestine is hardly new, and censors continue to behave more boldly as they fight back against what is a clear rise in global solidarity with Palestine. This most recent news is no different. Axel Springer, the German media … Continued
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