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Check Out This Cookbook! “Middle Eastern Sweets” by Salma Hage

By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco series (Episode 5 of 13): Essaouira

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Photos that Capture the Heartbreaking Situation in Palestine

By: Sadia Naureen/Arab America Contributing Writer Words fail to describe the horrific situation that Palestinians have been facing for more than 73 years. Despite the heavy censorship by social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Palestinians still manage to share a glimpse of their reality. A picture has the power to say a thousand words … Continued

The Fight for Morocco at The Battle of Alcacer Quibir

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer There have been many interesting and important battles throughout World Histories such as the Battle of Milvian Bridge or the Battle of Yarmouk, but another interesting battle and one that is important to the history of Morocco is the Battle of Alcacer Quibir.   History of Morocco and Surrounding Empires … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 4 of 13): Meknes

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

BDS Takes Hollywood: David Clennon Invokes Cultural Boycott of Israel

By: Omar Mansour/ Arab America contributing writer In 2019, Emmy-winning U.S. actor David Clennon revealed he had turned down an audition for a new Netflix series from the makers of Israeli series ‘Fauda’ because of his support for the Palestinian cause. More recently, he has gone a step further by revealing spoilers in attempts to … Continued

Tunisia’s political turmoil—is it just another twist and turn in the dawning of a Democracy or was it a fatal coup?

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Saied recently removed Prime Minister Mechichi and then suspended Parliament in the single country that turned an Arab Spring moment into a nascent democracy. Saied has been accused of unleashing “a coup against the revolution and constitution.” Tunisia is a true test of Biden’s democracy … Continued

Do I Look White to You?: The “White Arab” Myth in America

By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer White or Wrong? There was an alleged mass shooting at a Boulder, Colorado grocery store on March 22, 2021. This followed the Atlanta, Georgia spa shooting by a white man who had a “really bad day.” In the same token, social media quickly ruled that the Boulder suspect … Continued

Somalia: A Country Rich in Oral Tradition and Mythology

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Somalia has, unfortunately, over the years been known for its numerous civil wars, failed governments, and terrorist attacks that have taken place in its capital, Mogadishu, but were you aware there is so much more to this beautiful Arab country in the Horn of Africa? This … Continued

Death Knell of the Iraqi Democratic State—Premature? We Hope So

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A recent, dire report has emerged that questions Iraq’s continuation as a democracy. The origin of the report derives from one Iraqi’s perceptions based on a series of catastrophes surrounding the failure of several health facilities. Meanwhile, as if Iraq had not been hit hard enough by … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 13): Fes

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, the Jemaa el-Fnaa, … Continued

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