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Joana Morkos is a young talented violinist who has been playing the violin since she was six. Joana is currently living in France.
Arabs
Why Use Utensils when you can Eat with your Hand? An Arab Way of Eating
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
Are Arabs United or Divided?
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
Island of Rabbits : A Lebanese Gem in the North of Lebanon
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
This Arab Teen Got the Whole World Jammin’ to His Beat, ‘HaDal Ahebek’
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
How to Teach Your Parents About Racism
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
The Value of Arab American Friendships
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
Anti-American Sentiments in the Arab World
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer After former President Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, hatred toward the United States has grown to a tangible amount in the Middle East. There have been violent protests in response, and many people blame the U.S. for the deaths that have subsequently occurred. Official leaders in … Continued
Five Arab Women Who are Successful YouTubers
By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer The YouTube trend has spread throughout allowing social media influencers to make a living off of their posted content. YouTubers post vlogs to share their lives with interested subscribers. These vlogs include subjects that are important to the YouTuber themselves, whether that’s their upbringing, their hobbies, or their culture. … Continued
As Europe Celebrates U.S. Return to Diplomacy with Iran, Washington’s Arab Allies Fret
SOURCE: LOS ANGELES TIMES BY: NABIH BULOS, TRACY WILKINSON BEIRUT — As the Biden administration takes steps toward a renewed detente with Tehran, some of Washington’s Arab allies in the Middle East — who opposed the landmark multinational 2015 nuclear deal with Iran — look with mounting unease at the U.S. return to Obama-era policies following … Continued
Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in an Overview
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been an issue for many decades. Israel is the world’s only Jewish state. Palestinians are the Arabs that hail from the land that Israel now controls, although some refer to the land as Palestine. The Palestinians want to establish the state of Palestine on the … Continued
Black Lives Matter Influences the Arab World for Positive Changes
By: Amana Tashfeen/Arab America Contributing Writer The events following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the murder of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police have shined a growing light on the injustices of racism. This in turn sparked significant action amongst the Arab community and the rest of the world in the fight … Continued
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