By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart Little Amal is a giant (11 feet tall) puppet that is walking across cities all over the world including Europe and America in order to remind people of children who have fled Syria during the country’s very long civil war. She has traveled 5,000 miles across Turkey … Continued
By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian farmer recently unearthed a Byzantine-era mosaic in Gaza, in what experts call one of the region’s most important archaeological finds. The mosaic, depicting several animals and geographic shapes, dates back to between the fifth and seventh centuries CE and has raised questions about the protection … Continued
Congresswoman and Palestinian American Rashida Tlaib recently made comments on “Apartheid Israel.” Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) slammed Tlaib. However, she overlooked the fact that the Israeli state also oppressively occupies Palestinians. Tlaib’s view on a solution is one-state. Most Democratic reps want a two-state solution. John Mason, contributing writer, reports that while semantics lie at the heart of the differences on Israel, to call Tlaib antisemitic because she objects to Israel’s exploitation of Palestinians is wrong.
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Given the declining use and literacy rates of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), typically referred to as formal Arabic, some critics believe that focusing on teaching dialects of Arabic are more efficient in maintaining the language, while others feel that preserving MSA is essential in preserving the overall … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since I can remember, I have loved to go to the Huimin Street (Muslim Street) in front of my house. The bluestone pavement, green trees, buildings, artifacts, and food with strong halal characteristics make me linger. Like Korean town, Chinatown in New York, the Huimin Street … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer The poet Warsan Shire once wrote, “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark”. Countless testimonials from refugees who risk the deadly crossing from the Middle East and North Africa in hopes of reaching Europe, echo these sentiments. The gravity of the refugee and … Continued
Have you worried about having vegetarian or vegan options at a restaurant with family or friends? Arab food actually has an impressive array of options for a vegetarian diet. Despite many popular arab foods including meat, there are traditional meals that are perfectly hearty and healthy without it. You will still be stuffed to the brim after grabbing seconds and thirds at any Arab household or restaurant.
Some Lebanese are actually robbing banks to take their own money. This anomaly is occurring in the context of a worsening economic crisis. Lebanese banks have placed strict controls on deposits, foreclosing millions of clients from foreign currency savings. In contrast, the Mayyas are a Lebanese women’s dance group who won ‘America’s Got Talent’ prize. Contributing writer, John Mason writes that their victory brought a rare moment of joy and unity to the Lebanese people, who’ve been struggling with three years of profound economic adversity and political deadlock.
By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s 2022 and Arab creatives are having a moment. Lebanese dance group the Mayyas dazzled their way through the America’s Got Talent competition and were recently crowned the Season 17 champions. Mo Amer’s Netflix series Mo, the first American television series created by and starring a Palestinian … Continued
By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer An ambitious space tourism project could be coming to the UAE in as little as five years. Dubai is set to approve the construction and future operation of a “Moon Resort” licensed and designed by Canadian architectural firm Moon World Resorts Inc (MRW). The 5 billion USD … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco’s tree-climbing goats have recently grabbed headlines. These goats have devised a novel mode of transportation: they climb! These goats can walk practically anywhere because their hooves stick to the cliffs. The goats are attracted to the fruit of argan tree and, being nimble, may scramble to … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of the famous Arab singers like Umm Kulthum, Fayrouz, Amr Diab, and others who the Arab World worship. Their legacies are almost impossible to top. However, Arab Rap and Hip-hop is becoming an increasingly popular genre among the younger population. Brief History Rap as … Continued
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