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
Joana Morkos is a young talented violinist who has been playing the violin since she was six. Joana is currently living in France.
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer The use of utensils was not the usual way to eat in the Arab world. The Arab way of eating was by using your hands. A way that you may call a hand-to-mouth way of eating which is quite rare. Though many may view hands-to-mouth eating as wild, it was … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab identity has been in flux for the past century ranging from unity to complete division. The notion of one unitary “Arab identity” has been tested and throughout its course, it has held strong and fell apart all at the same time. … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer The breathtaking Mediterranean Coast with green valleys and clear beaches make Lebanon a perfect destination. Lebanon is very famous for its amazing beaches and weather. However, there is one island that most tourists and visitors never know about. The Island of Rabbits known as Palm Island or Jazirit El … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Despite all the difficulties the world is passing through with the pandemic, and especially the Arab World woes due to Covid, as well as other obstacles, the talents never fail to impress and surprise us. A 17-year-old Arab teen is currently making history with his newly released song … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer As the Black Lives Matter movement becomes part of what we talk about every day, so do conversations about anti-racism. Without a doubt, these conversations can be uncomfortable, especially when it comes to calling people out. There are forms of racism in Arab society that we need to speak … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people associate Arab Americans with hospitality and friendship due to their roots in Middle Eastern and Northern Africa cultures. There are few things better than a true friend, and Arab American friendships epitomize its importance in daily life. Importance of Friendships Why is friendship so important and something … Continued
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