By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued
This is the forty-ninth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our forty-ninth pathbreaker is Abraham Aiyash, an American politician who serves as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 4th district. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes how Aiyash, a Muslim, was taught by his immigrant parents the value of public service. Aiyash is Michigan’s first Muslim in House majority leadership. He was elected as the House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 session and is a staunch opponent of President Biden’s support of Israeli President Netanyahu’s murderous actions against Palestinians in Gaza. Aiyash said he decided to run for office because of his “deep and lifelong commitment to public service.
By: Lujain Al-Khawi / Arab America Contributing Writer Let us not skip over 7,000 years of Yemeni history when we discuss Yemen’s current sociopolitical climate. As a proud Yemeni-American, I am reminded of the glorious history of Yemen by family members whose scholarly work I will share in this article, along with some familial experiences. … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Houthi’s Attacks on Ships Advocates say that America’s decision to designate the Houthis as a global terrorist group will worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. This will come after Biden had lifted the 2 terrorist designations against Houthis imposed by the US former President Donald … Continued
On January 11th, the U.S. and UK militaries initiated strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen, specifically in areas under Houthi control, mainly targeting its military infrastructure. This comes after the militant’s months-long aggression of targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. However, the move has faced considerable scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers who are accusing Biden of violating the first article of the constitution. Join Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, in discovering whether the American attacks on the Houthi Rebel Group should be considered constitutional or not.
Woman holding sign Photo Credits: Paul Sableman Percentage of Muslim Arab American With the Arab American Muslim community viewed as separate from Americans and a singular group, it is safe to say that there is ignorance driving the misconception of this community. Furthermore, “Based on various reports, 65-70% of Arab Americans are Christian… 30-35% of … Continued
On June 26th, Little Yemen hosted its annual Yemeni Day parade. Now in its 3rd year, the parade celebrates Yemeni heritage and culture, and it brings to light the positive aspects of Yemen and Yemenis despite negative media coverage. It is also a celebration of American Yemeni identity. During the protest, Yahay Obeid, a prominent Yemeni American leader and chairman of the Yemeni America Day Parade, hosted the street co-naming ceremony of Ibrahim al-Hamdi. This new street pays homage to the 1970s Yemeni President and is a symbol of hope for Yemenis who see their home country at the point of no return.
Aden is located on the south of Yemen; it is a major port known for its natural harbor, trade routes as well as its tea. Adeni Tea or Adeni chai is a staple in Yemeni cuisine and is made for breakfast or after dinner for guests and is served with Yemeni desserts. Spice up your plain black tea with this simple recipe. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, shares a secret family recipe that has been passed down generations. Adeni chai is fragrant and delicious, it is made with just a few base ingredients, black loose tea, evaporated milk, cardamon, cloves, sugar, and cinnamon.
Ful is a traditional middle eastern food, its origin dating back centuries. In Yemen, ful is eaten for breakfast, or dinner, and is eaten with rooti–small loaf breads, gamati, or malawah–layered bread. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explains how this Yemeni breakfast is often cooked in clay and stone pots, and is spicy. It is sometimes called a spicy bean stew, soup, or chili. It’s a common dish in Yemen because it is very affordable to make while also being nutritious. Here is a quick and easy recipe for making this nutritious dish.
Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmalik, offers the masses a copycat recipe of Yemen’s Cafe most famous drink. Qahwa House, originally based in Michigan has gained popularity and is now opening branches all across America. They have taken traditional drinks and given it a modern twist. Want to enjoy this drink without making the long trek and spending money, just follow this simple recipe and you’ll be able to enjoy this Qahwa House brew in your very own home.
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