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Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA – Beauty Pageant Culture

Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. They are a great way for contestants to express femininity, promote charitable work, and connect with their culture. The Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA winners recently were awarded their crowns. However, is the backlash worth it?

Ancient Egypt Funerary Sandals Needed for Afterlife

By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials whether it was the pharaoh or a noble man in a modest rock-cut tomb, the items that were … Continued

“Little Arabia” May Finally Be a Reality for Anaheim, CA

By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer The US is built on ethnic enclaves. They are quite literally everywhere; from Mexican communities in the Southwest, to Little Italy in Manhattan, to the numerous Chinatowns that riddle the country from California to New York. Arab America Contributing Writer John Mason outlined some of the major … Continued

Mohamed Salah Facing Racism and Islamophobia in Football

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Mohamed Salah is a professional Egyptian football player, who is absolutely cherished by the Arab World. He is currently a forward player for the Liverpool F.C. team and the captain of the Egyptian national team. Salah, also referred to as the Egyptian King, is from Nagrig, … Continued

Why Palestinians Should Not Join the Abraham Accords: A Rebuttal to “President Joe Biden Should Invite Palestinians to Join the Abraham Accords”

By: Dr. Basel Yanes / Arab America Guest Contributing Writer This rebuttal submission is a written response to Dr. Bishara Bahbah’s article entitled: “President Joe Biden Should Invite Palestinians to Join the Abraham Accords” from last week’s E-News and is submitted by Dr. Basel Yanes.  Opinions expressed within the content are solely the author’s and … Continued

Israeli Arabs (Arab-48): A Minority in an Inclusive Country? Or A Reminder of the Illegitimacy of Israel?

Introduction After WWI, European powers established their control over Arab lands. The United Kingdom, for instance, divided its colonies into tiny protectorates. These protectorates’ borders would later form the Arab states today. Residents ruled their protectorates under the UK’s supervision. One of these colonies was the Protectorate of Palestine. After WWII, the UK decided to … Continued

United Kingdom to Mecca: Everywhere is Within Walking Distance

By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Steven Wright says: “everywhere is within walking distance if you have time”; however, I believe every place is within walking distance if you have a goal. According to the report from Aljazeera, Adam Mohammed walked 6500km, from the United Kingdom to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He crossed … Continued

Nancy Ajram’s ‘Sah Sah’ a Global Success

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Last year, Universal Music announced they were launching a Universal Arabic Music project under Republic Records label. The US-based project aimed to promote Arabic music on a global scale. Universal Arabic Music cooperates with other labels within the Universal group such as: the US, UK, Brazil, France, … Continued

Biden’s Highwire Pilgrimage to the Middle East puts Israel and Saudis First, Leaving Palestinians in the Proverbial Lurch

iden’s rhetorical flourishes during his presidential campaign were favorable to the Palestinians. During his recent visit to the M.E., President Biden dashed the hope of Palestinians by giving them almost nothing. Oil and Iran dominated the dialogue with Israel and Saudi Arabia. Peace among Israelis and Palestinians became more and more remote. Contributing writer, John Mason, walks us through Biden’s fateful visit.

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