By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer In the last several years, the city of Dearborn Heights has been growing exponentially and 32% of the population is Arab American. Bordering the City of Dearborn, Michigan, Dearborn Heights has seen an influx of Arab Americans moving there from Dearborn and establishing strong connections to local … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer You have most likely heard of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Famous for their size and history, the Great Pyramids of Egypt attract millions of tourists each year. But did you know that Sudan has more than two hundred pyramids as well? These pyramids are the Meroë … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/ Arab America Contributing Writer This year, I have the privilege of being an abroad buddy to a student studying abroad at the American University. An abroad buddy is another student or peer that is tasked with helping students studying abroad here acclimate and feel at home. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Atlanta is known for many things. From the syrupy goodness of Coca-Cola to Ebenezer Baptist, the Civil Rights Museum (which happens to be the final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and his wife Coretta Scott King), the artery-clogging greasy goodness of The Varsity, CNN, and the … Continued
BY: Grace Friar/ Arab America contributing writer Astronomy is estimated to be one of the oldest established natural sciences in the world. Because humans have been studying the heavens with the naked eye before ever systematically studying and documenting the skies. Ancient civilizations have designed intricate calendars for farming and created stories to explain why … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light blue color painted on all of its buildings. It is surrounded by the Rif mountains … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are often a minority that is forgotten in society. We hear on the news celebrations of the first African American or Asian American, but we rarely hear this community in the United States celebrated for their accomplishments. Acknowledging the first Arab Americans is integral to … Continued
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer With quarantine and travel restrictions beginning to loosen amid the weakening pandemic, I chose to write a travel guide in light of summer quickly approaching. Typically, summer is the optimal time to travel with the warm weather as well as kids and teachers being off from school. Travel may … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone knows that tahini or sesame paste is used throughout the Arab world, and especially in hummus. Did you know, though, that tahini can be used in Halawa? Also known as halva, Halawa is a popular and special dessert in the Arab world. In fact, the dessert is so … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer The olive tree has a huge significance and meaning in the Arab world. What is the olive tree though? Furthermore, why is it so significant and what is its meaning. What is the nature and science behind the olive tree? A lot of people don’t understand how important the … Continued
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