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Go topBy: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer When ISIS occupied parts of Iraq and Syria, they destroyed world-famous heritage symbols in the region. It was a carefully staged propaganda that destroyed monuments and cities perceived to have some connection to the Western world. Discourse turned to heritage specialists, who assessed the importance of and damage to … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Educational systems in the Arab world tend to stand out on their own but are often not recognized for their advancement and the amazing doctors who come out of their programs. Arab countries offer amazing opportunities for their students in order to succeed. In fact, there are many … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer April 17, 1946: French control of Syria was finally over and President Shukri al-Quwalti, Syria’s first democratically elected president, could finally run the country independent of French rule. Syria’s hope for a democratic and prosperous future however quickly encountered problems. Initially, the U.S. supported an independent Syria and wanted to … Continued
Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements made by Arab American women in their communities with an optional networking session from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT. REGISTER HERE! By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer … Continued
By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer ‘The Man Who Sold his Skin’ challenges the impossible concept of freedom and its limits. Fused with dark humor and satire, this drama offers a fresh look at a Faustian Bargain where the western world of contemporary arts meets the Middle Eastern world of political crisis. Through a simple … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon alone has over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, with the global number of Syrian refugees totaling something like 5.6 million people. However, there are no conventional refugee camps. Rather, Syrian refugees live in casual tent settlements, surrendered structures, or lease squeezed spaces in the nation’s decades-old Palestinian camps. With … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer If you study Arabic or are an Arab, chances are, you know who Nizar Qabbani is. The famous poet is known for his poems about love. Although Qabbani has passed away, his poetry is still famous, with many people paying tributes to his legacy. One of these people is … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Millions of Syrian refugees have fled their home country to seek a better life due to the war conflict that started in 2011. However, the conflict and despair did not stop them, and many took this opportunity to fight for their success. Each refugee in … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be difficult. Peleset The most sound connection is to the word ‘peleset,’ represented as ‘p-r-s-t’ in … Continued
By: Liz Chidiac/Arab America Contributing Writer I never met my Gido and only knew my Sito during the last few years of her life, well after she had exhausted her legendary activities. Lucky for me and my younger cousins, though, our family got to know them a bit better last week. My grandfather, Joseph Chidiac, … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Syria is facing a truly major humanitarian crisis. On March 15, 2020, it had been exactly nine years since the war in Syria began. It is a conflict that has left thousands dead and wounded, while at the same time driving millions of people to flee their country in … Continued
By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America Just a week or so ago, Palestinian American political activist, Linda Sarsour, was disavowed from the Democratic national campaign. Nevertheless, she continues to support Biden. In the meantime, the campaign, almost as if to vindicate Sarsour, issued the Biden ‘Plan for Partnership’ with Arab Americans, which demonstrates clear support … Continued
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