From two PBS FRONTLINE documentaries: Losing Iraq and Syria Behind the Lines to WORLD Channel’s (DPTV Digital 56.2) special screening and live chat about the film, My So-Called Enemy, chronicling six young Palestinian and Israeli women over the course of seven years, Detroit Public Television (DPTV) will air on July 29, 2014 the stories and … Continued
The above video was just released at freedom4palestine.org. A press release explains the project A diverse group of celebrities, artists, and activists that includes American Jews and Palestinians are speaking out for Palestinian human rights in a video released online today. The video is a first of its kind expression of support for Palestinian freedom, … Continued
Dozens of stars from Spain’s cultural scene have added their names to an open letter blasting Israel’s Gaza operation, and denouncing Israel’s actions as “genocide.” In the letter, which was published on Monday, Oscar-winners Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, and the feted Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, were joined by a long list of names, in … Continued
From a small, isolated village in the foothills of Morocco’s Rif Mountains, the sounds of an ancient musical tradition reverberate worldwide. With a lineage tracing back several centuries, The Master Musicians of Jajouka carry on a family legacy to create ritualistic music imbued with healing powers that is central to village life. Beginning in the … Continued
The Middle East faces a colossal dilemma. It has an extraordinarily powerful resource—talented and hungry youth who are restless but who often lack the skills to compete in the modern workforce. The result? The Arab Spring—from Egypt to Tunisia to Libya—as restless youth with nowhere to focus their energy took to the streets. “The cause … Continued
Pope Francis made an emotional plea for peace on Sunday in an impromptu addition to comments delivered at his weekly Angelus address in Saint Peter’s Square. As the Argentinian-born pontiff wrapped up his regular address to the faithful, he spoke of the upcoming centenary of the outbreak of World War One and said his thoughts … Continued
Aggression and war insidiously and savagely consume the hearts of humanity. Huge amounts of energy, ingenuity, resources, and sacrifice are continuously wasted as people fight in the name of freedom, self-defense, self-determination, God, righteous conquest, justice, national security, and power, typically to no avail. The specter of vicious but pointless conflict is today most evident … Continued
As Muslims throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to them and their families. This last month has been a time of fasting, reflection, spiritual renewal, and service to the less fortunate. While Eid marks the completion of Ramadan, it also celebrates the common values … Continued
The Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon has canceled its annual festival at Portland Community College’s Sylvania campus. Organizers say it wasn’t right to celebrate while people were being killed. In a statement released Thursday, the center said its fifth annual Mahrajan Arab Festival, which was slated for Sunday at the college, would not be … Continued
Victor “Vic” Atiyeh, Oregon’s 32nd governor and the nation’s first Arab-American governor, died Sunday night when he succumbed to renal failure at a Portland hospital. Atiyeh turned 91 in February. He served two terms as Oregon governor, from 1979 to 1987. He had fallen in his Washington County home July 5 and injured his ribs. … Continued
The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) held its first-ever Ramadan Iftar event honoring the Muslim and Arab community of the Greater Houston region. Over 150 Houstonians of multiple faiths and cultures came together to share the Iftar dinner at the Arab American Cultural Center in Houston. “Hosting such a diverse group of people and … Continued
As the death toll mounts and passions spike, the Foreign Press Association in Israel condemned on Wednesday what it called “deliberate official and unofficial incitement against journalists” who are reporting on the fighting in Gaza. That includes “forcible attempts to prevent journalists and TV crews from carrying out their news assignments,” the association said. The … Continued
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