By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer For Syrians in Turkey, the message is clear, “You are not welcome here.” With the upcoming parliamentary elections in Turkey drawing closer, Syrian refugees are caught in the crossfire as national debate intensifies. Incidents of racist attacks and hateful rhetoric have risen dramatically. Turkish society has a … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued
BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday saw the latest advancement over Tunisia’s constitutional reform efforts when President Kais Saied decreed that July 25, 2022 would be the official day of voting for the new constitution. The decision, however, is not without controversy, and several major groups in Tunisian politics staunchly criticize … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab American Contributing Writer When traveling through the Middle East and North Africa, one of the most iconic sounds you will hear is the Islamic call to prayer. In Arabic it is called the Adhan. The Adhan is performed by a muezzin whose recitation announces that it is the time for … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer On May 16th, 2022, Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan, 13th District) introduced a resolution to US House of Representatives calling for U.S. recognition of the event known as the Nabka. The Nakba was a catastrophic event that resulted in the displacement of over 700,00 Palestinian natives. Actually, the Nabka … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Video games and social media have become very popular across the Arab World. Technology saw a huge influx during the Arab Spring when it was used to organize protests and show the world what was happening in the Middle East. With the rise of technology and video … Continued
By: Theo Stamatis / Arab America Contributing Writer President Joe Biden promised the American people that his administration would reflect America’s diversity. Throughout his campaign and once elected president, Biden has been a vocal advocate of every ethnicity and background being represented: African American, Hispanics, Asians, and finally at the table – Arab Americans. The … Continued
“America has been a land of opportunity. But a community’s success here is neither a foregone conclusion nor an irrevocable result.” By Isra’ Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer Born and raised in Morocco, Al Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief, Abderrahim Foukara talks to Arab America about the challenges of being an Arab in America. Abderrahim’s … Continued
Our first story concerns Israeli Jewish visitors to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound who believe it is acceptable for them to offer Jewish prayers on that holy site. Second is a troubling story about King of Jordan secretly purchasing over $100 million in overseas real estate. Third, and more rewarding, is a story of a Tampa Museum of Art exhibition of Arab abstract art from artists around the Middle East. Last is a disturbing story about a first-person shooter video game set during the Iraq War’s bloodiest battle, called ‘Six Days in Fallujah.. Contributing writer, John Mason, reviews these four stories.
Amid political tension in Tunisia, President Kais Saied appointed Najla Bouden Rhomdane as the first female Prime Minister in Tunisia and the Arab world. Romdhane was appointed prime minister after President Saied dismissed her predecessor and suspended parliament in July. While Rhomdane’s appointment is positive for many women in the Arab world, Tunisia has been going through a political crisis that has triggered skepticism around Rhomdane’s appointment.
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Caretaker Prime Minister Diab recently warned that Lebanon is “days away from a social explosion.” The World Bank has described the country as “enduring a severe and prolonged economic depression” and identified it as one of the most severe global crises since the mid-19th century. Given the … Continued
By: Omar Mansour/Arab America Contributing Writer For years, Filipino and later Mexican workers had organized against the low pay and harsh working conditions in the fields of large California growers. In 1965, workers from the two largest farmworker groups at the time came together to organize a strike against the biggest growers in California’s central valley. … Continued
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