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Then and Now: The Silk Road Destinations in the Middle East

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected Asia with the Middle East and the edges of North Africa and Europe. Starting in China, merchants would take Chinese textiles (and other goods) all the way from the eastern coast of China, across Central Asia, into Southwest Asia, … Continued

Disputes Over Water and The Jordan River

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century as tons of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, changing the climate at an unforeseeable pace.  Millions would be affected and new problems will arise, one of them … Continued

The Tragic History of the Gaza Strip

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Today Gaza is a mess dealing with constant problems including the recent missile attacks by Israel.  The strip and its inhabitants have been suffering, but this tragic story has been going on for years and it looks like there is no end in sight for Gaza. History of Gaza … Continued

Marrakech’s Blue House: A Visit to the Jardin Majorelle

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer In May 2017, A study abroad in Morocco with faculty and students in undergrad changed my life. Morocco is such a beautiful country with its amazing architecture, art, food, culture, and history. A favorite moment from the study abroad was visiting the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, Morocco. After traveling … Continued

10 Arab Yogis to Follow

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga has become increasingly popular in the Arab world. Especially with the pandemic, yoga is a great way to get your mind and body focused, relaxed, and even get an amazing workout in. Many Arab yogis are choosing to teach online, making their great classes super accessible to those … Continued

10 Ways Arab Americans Haven’t Changed

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Although Arab Americans have been in this country for generations, they still hang on to the core values and unique characteristics of their culture. Here are some ways how Arab Americans haven’t changed: 1. Skills in Cooking Arab Americans have always traditionally always been gifted in cooking. So much … Continued

Israel’s Eid Gift to Palestine

The author analyzes the timing of the offensive on Gaza. There are still places in the world in which Muslims have been constant victims of ongoing war. They spend the holy month of Ramadan in conditions that the conservative media censors. Furthermore, the Eid festivals are celebrations that are observed in conflict. Humanity can longer neglect the Palestinian genocide and America has been an accomplice to Israel’s brutality for over half of a century.

Zanzibar: Arab Influence in East Africa

By Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Zanzibar is an island chain off the coast of modern Tanzania. The two biggest islands are Unguja, which is home to a majority of the population; and, the capital, Zanzibar City and Pemba. Modern Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous tropical region of Tanzania, and is famous mostly for its sandy beaches, … Continued

The Two Tripolis: A Tale of Two Cities

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in Arabic) has a long history in both countries. Although both cities have the same name, they are … Continued

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