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Check Out This Cookbook! “Middle Eastern Sweets” by Salma Hage

By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued

Somalia: A Country Rich in Oral Tradition and Mythology

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Somalia has, unfortunately, over the years been known for its numerous civil wars, failed governments, and terrorist attacks that have taken place in its capital, Mogadishu, but were you aware there is so much more to this beautiful Arab country in the Horn of Africa? This … Continued

Qalasādi: The Master Behind Algebraic Symbols

By: Meral Abu-Jaser /Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since the early ages, Arabs have always been associated with mathematical discovery. There are many mathematicians who lived during the Islamic Golden Age. For example, many of us know about the father of algebra, Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, but have you ever heard of the Qalasadi? His … Continued

Singing For Change: How Music Was an Important Revolutionary Tool

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, most revolutions used significant cultural symbols to help push ideas through the entire population. For example, many people dressed in certain fashions and adorned in various symbols in the French Revolution to signify a tangible representation for their cause. Similarly, Arab revolutionaries recognized the cultural significance of music … Continued

‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued

What Is Fair Trade and How Can You Support It in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term “Fair Trade,” but for those of us who have not, you are probably asking many questions. These questions might include, “What is fair trade?” “Why is it important?” “Do any of these programs exist in the Arab World, and, if so, how … Continued

From the ‘Bay Area’ to Daytona: The Story of Toni Breidinger, NASCAR’s First Female Arab American Race Car Driver

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s achievement continues to help break the so-called ‘glass ceiling’ for all women, but specifically, those of Arab American descent because it … Continued

The Period When Arab Literature Flourished in America

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what is now present-day Lebanon. They settled in cities such as Boston and New York. Who … Continued

Her Fascinating Story, a Writer from Nazareth- May Ziadeh

By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab American contributing writer Palestinians in general have many talents, they are filled with knowledge and creativity. One of those people is May Ziadeh who is a writer from Nazareth Palestine. Take a look at her fascinating story and life. Insights on Her Early Life May Elias Ziadeh was an Arab romantic … Continued

March is for All Women: Huda Zoghbi

Born in Lebanon  In 1954, Huda Zoghbi was born in Beirut where she was raised. Throughout her life, Zoghbi expressed a deep interest in literature, and she was particularly taken with works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and William Wordsworth. When the time came to go to college, she intended on pursuing a literature degree. … Continued

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