BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a country in Western Asia, adequately known as the Syrian Arab Republic. The name Syria is historically originated as a broader region. It is roughly equal with the Levant, known in Arabic as “al-Sham.” March of 2011, the country faced a civil war with an armed conflict; many … 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: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Spring, what a wonderful season. It announces the end of the cold and the beginning of the summer holidays. Flowers and trees bloom, bringing joy to our lives and our cities. This season is a magnificent explosion of colors! In addition to the beauty of the landscape offered by … Continued
By Dr. Lina AbiRafeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria continues to see no end to its protracted crisis, ongoing since 2011, in addition to an economic crisis and a coronavirus lockdown. Under such conditions, women in Syria have borne the brunt of violence and insecurity. And Syrian refugee women in neighboring Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey face … Continued
By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer For nine years, Syria has faced a brutal civil war that has left the public health infrastructure in shambles and millions of Syrians displaced in less than optimal conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, aid workers and experts are raising concerns of the potentially devastating toll on the already … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Rivers and other bodies of water are the source of life and are vital to establishing important civilizations. Rivers also play an important role in the water cycle and provide a vital ecosystem for many plants and animals. Rivers in the Arab World are particularly important due to a … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer While some dramas during the Ramadan season are racing to promote the idea of normalization with Israel, the series “Hares Al-Quds”–Guardian of Jerusalem, traces the biography of the late Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, a Syrian Melkite Christian cleric, born in Aleppo. The series was written by Hassan Youssef and directed by … Continued
By: Apryl Eshelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Batoul, a Karam House student and Syrian refugee teen, is on track to become an astronaut. She and her family fled to Turkey when she was nine years old. Karam House is one of two physical locations in Turkey established by Chicago based Karam Foundation to provide life-affirming and … Continued
By Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahlan Simsim! Ahlan Simsim means welcome Sesame in Arabic. It is also a new television show curated by the Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee’s humanitarian program. The International Rescue Committee announced in tandem with Sesame Workshop the beginning stages of Ahlan Simsim in 2016. However, the first year … Continued
By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are known for their love of music which is reflected in their successful music industry. The most famous Arab singers not only had the love of the Arab people but achieved success outside the Arab world as well. As we reflect on the years past this New Year, … Continued
If you are wondering why you see green throughout our website, it is because green is the color of the Arab world! There are many symbolic meanings and representations behind the color green and the other colors of the rainbow. Arab America Contributing Writer Emily Devereaux says different colors can carry different meanings and symbols … Continued
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