By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab American Contributing Writer Photography as a tool For empathy As emotionally intelligent human beings the ability to empathize with one another is essential to treat each other in a manner that is equitable and understanding. Words and stories portray one side but may leave out details that provide the full … Continued
Early film clips of pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and North Africa beginning in 2010 and 2011 gave some hope to Arabs for a different life. Tunisia and Egypt gave the most, initial hope, when authoritarian regimes were toppled by the ‘street.’ John Mason, contributing writer, reports on the struggle shared by Arabs across the region, who just wanted to eliminate corruption and obtain a better quality of life. With the recent arrest of Tunisia’s most prominent opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, the Arab World may have lost its last best hope.
U.S. Special Envoy for Libya: Partnerships Like These Strengthen Libya’s Physical, Political, and Social Infrastructure New Agreement Will Focus on Agriculture, Energy, Fisheries, High Tech, Infrastructure, and Sustainability On January 19, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) and the Tripoli (Libya) Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … Continued
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America contributing writer. The ancient history of Libya, the undiscovered country, is unknown to many. However, there are various stories used to describe ancient Libya. Many know Libya through Egyptian references and loose Greek and Roman descriptions. Sallust wrote in his Jarguthine War that “Africa in the beginning, had Gaetulians … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab growing up in the Western world is often tasked by their parents to be loyal to their heritage to maintain the social and political traditions of a nation they do not occupy, all the while engaging just as sincerely with the traditions of the land … Continued
In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and Father’s day, here is a heartwarming tale about an Arab American immigrant who is truly a saint. Mohamed Bzeek, a 66-year-old Libyan American, has been a foster parent for nearly two decades. However, Mohamed is no ordinary foster parent; he only cares for children with terminal illnesses.
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold, to the invite list, to the food, to the venue – there are a lot of decisions to be made! … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Asida or Aseeda comes from the Arabic root, عصد (asad), which means to ‘twist it’. Aseed is made by kneading the dough in a pot over high heat. It requires extra arm strength and muscle to be able to twist the Asida into the perfect consistency and shape. When making … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya is an incredible country with a long history. Despite the current conflicts, the country is a beautiful place with a rich culture. Libyans are known for being warm and welcoming, with hospitality being very important in Libyan culture. There are so many facts about Libya that make the … Continued
A young Iraqi Arab woman was found in a café speaking classical or standard Arabic to her friends. She just happened to be a woman of color, a descendant of slaves. Her story of being recruited by a major TV station as a newscaster underscores the exception to the rule of Iraqi ‘blacks’ rising to positions of prominence. Contributing writer, John Mason, tells this story and relates his experience with color differences among Arabs he’s lived with.
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world located in Northern Africa. The desert covers most of Northern Africa and is set to be larger than the United States and more. Believe It or Not, underneath the Sahara Desert dry sand is one of the … Continued
By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the lesser-known demographic facts about the North African country of Libya is its Christian population. Most, unfortunately, the population has dwindled greatly due to war. Nevertheless, Libyan history and architecture tell the story of the noblest and rich presence of Libyan Christians. Buried for more than a … Continued
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