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A list of 10 culture shocks from an American student while studying abroad and living in Egypt for 5 months.
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Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Third Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 4-6, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, … Continued
Little Amal Makes it to New York City
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
Ancient Discovery in Gaza Raises Questions About Archaeological Protection
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
Is Colloquial Arabic Better Than Modern Standard Arabic?
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
Halal Cuisine and Middle Eastern Restaurants Hidden in the Alleys of China
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
Tragedy on the Mediterranean: Why Europe Needs Comprehensive Refugee Policy Reform
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
Vegetarian Arab Cuisine–9 Vegetarian Dishes
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.
The Mayyas, ‘Mo’, and Dabis–Arab Creatives on Their Own Terms
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
A New Step Towards MENA Recognition with the Office of Management and Budget-OMB
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent, who are meant to fill in the White category box in the U.S. Census, have been fighting for decades to include a separate classification. It seems that there may be some progress towards achieving this. The U.S. federal … Continued
The Tree-Climbing Goats in Morocco
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
Arab America Delegation Visits Yemeni Community in Hamtramck Michigan
By: Maria Banou / Arab America contributing writer Those who have taken the time to soak the sights of Hamtramck, Michigan, know that it’s a melting pot of many cultures. Residents of this Detroit suburb represent Polish, Bengali, Yemeni, and many other nationalities. The city attracts many visitors every year with its diversity of cuisine, religious … Continued
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