How many stories have you heard of Palestinians in Gaza, being deprived, or denied of basic human rights, such as medical attention, education, travel, the right of business? Palestinians living in Gaza aren’t allowed to fish past a certain point off their own coast. They are even being deprived of something as small as fast food, like KFC which is a huge luxury in Gaza.
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East is often overwhelmingly stereotyped as just deserts. One would be surprised by how diverse the Middle East environment and ecosystem actually are. While the desert offers great tourist attractions such as camel rides, dune bashing, and quad biking, the Middle East is beginning to … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of Arab beauty, they might think of kohl lined almond eyes, thick lush hair, high cheekbones, full lips, and flawless glowing skin. Arab women have had many years to practice, as their beauty regimens have evolved for centuries since 3500 BC, even before the … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Ford Motor Company has been powering Americans to get where they need to go for over a century. But were you aware that Arab Americans in Detroit, Michigan were also thrusting the company towards success in the early 1900s? Arab Americans lived in Detroit and … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Congratulations, you have been invited to a feast unlike any other. You will experience an evening of exceptional hospitality, lots of laughs, and great meals (yes, meals plural!) Moroccans are known for their hospitality and generosity, mainly demonstrated through their great gatherings. Here is some of the … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer There’s a fight in the café where a woman sits hogging an entire table, a man sits near her, and she smacks her lips. The man bewildered, and slightly annoyed, replies sarcastically, “Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?” A popular pop culture reference … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer If you ever enter the home of a Moroccan, visit Morocco, or go to a Moroccan restaurant, chances are you will be served traditional Moroccan mint tea. This tea, called atay bil na3na3 in Arabic, is a staple in Moroccan culture. Moroccan mint tea is believed to … Continued
Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer The most popular social media platform among generation-z is undoubtedly TikTok. The app has an estimated 1 billion users as of 2021. To be “tik-tok famous” is a big deal, it means an account/person is verified by the app and has accumulated a large influence and following. Tik-tok … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer As many people this time of year are trading cold nights out for cozy get-togethers at home, one increasingly popular staple on many coffee tables is the cheeseboard. Some people obsess for hours selecting the right fruits, nuts, preserves, crackers, charcuterie, and of course cheeses to make … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What are the first things that come to your mind when you think of both Saudi Arabia and Egypt? Perhaps, it is Arab culture, food, deserts, pyramids, or large cities? How about two young female Arab ballerinas making waves in the Arab World? My guess is … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine this: it is a sunny Friday, there happens to be a slight breeze brushing past as you are strolling down the cobblestone streets of Morocco. You are coming back from Jummah (Friday early-afternoon prayer) and as you are walking past the brightly colored architecture, there is … Continued
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