SOURCE: BERKELEY HIGH JACKET BY: JOSE MAURICIO SIERRA ROMERO There has been recent turmoil in the Middle East, as there continues to be an ongoing issue between Israel and Palestine. Palestinians, a people who are ethnically Arab, have a very strong presence in Hispanic communities, as do other Arab nations. This column will seek to … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer Jabal Al Arab Jabal Al Arab, or Jabal Al Druze, translating to “Mountain Al Arab” or “Mountain Al Druze,” has received so much attention, expressing its environmental specificity. Not only that, but it has been a debatable topic among many educators on why and how the … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran is a notable Arab intellectual of Lebanese origin who influenced and got influenced by both Eastern and Western thinkers. He is a Lebanese-American poet and writer and often considered a philosopher. Gibran is best known for his work, especially “the Prophet”, which was translated … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Yemen, the Arab peninsula’s poorest country, is one of the region’s richest in history and heritage. Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,200 meters, Sanaa has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. In the 7th and 8th centuries, the city of Sanaa became a major … Continued
By Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite struggling with a dire economic crisis and frequent power cuts, Lebanon launches its first ever made electric car. The car is red and is named “ Quds Rise” using the Arabic name of Jerusalem. Furthermore, this project is made by the Lebanese born- Palestinian business man … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr / America Contributing Writer As the days begin getting hotter and COVID19 guidelines loosen, an outdoor dinner party with friends and family is a fitting antidote for prolonged social distancing. The following is a collection of suggested recipes for a three course summer dinner. The three parts (starter, main course, and dessert), … Continued
By: Diane Bou Hamdan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is quite famous for arranged marriages and fixed ideas when it comes to love and the image of a picture-perfect family. Dating was always a big NO for the Arabs in the Arab World. However, things are changing. Dating always existed but it progressed over … Continued
By Noura Abou Hamze/ Arab America Contributing Writer Issam Al Najjar is an 18-year-old rising singer who is originally from Jaffa, Palestine. He was born in Jordan and grew up there. His family has been living in Jordan for more than 18 years. Issam’s father grew up in Kuwait and his mom grew up in … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer We often pass by the term ‘exotic’ when we, as Arabs, are described or even depicted in movies and TV shows. That seems to be the only positive notion besides the negative ones in which ‘terrorists’ seem timelier, especially after the 9/11 attacks. However, it appears that the word … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahmed Rami, a famous Egyptian poet, fell in love with Umm Kulthum when he was a young child. This love created a one-sided love in the history of tragic love stories. Both important figures spent time together, from singing to watching the Nile River every week, to writing … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Although Arab Americans have been in this country for generations, they still hang on to the core values and unique characteristics of their culture. Here are some ways how Arab Americans haven’t changed: 1. Skills in Cooking Arab Americans have always traditionally always been gifted in cooking. So much … Continued
By Noura Abou Hamze / Arab America Contributing Writer The protests were held on the anniversary of Nakba Day, or “catastrophe”, that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced during Israel’s creation in 1948 .Tens of thousands of people from more than 100 cities and different countries have taken to the streets around the world, … Continued
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