Author Archives: Arab America

Muslim millennials joined host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani on Huff Post Live to discuss the exclusivity of many American mosques, as captured in the upcoming film “UnMosqued” by Ahmed Eid. More and more American Muslims find themselves at odds with the culture in their mosque communities, particularly as many of these places of worship retain strong ties … Continued

Arab American Democrats of California had its third annual holiday party on Thursday to celebrate the group’s accomplishments in public office this year, and to review areas where members could improve their impact as the 2014 election season approaches. About 40 people attended. While the officials present commended the group’s achievements in public office, they … Continued

As we enter the last few weeks of the Muslima: Muslim Women’s Art & Voices exhibition by the International Museum of Women, I have found myself reflecting on the hundreds of women included in this groundbreaking exhibition. Each and every one of these women is included because she is noteworthy — a cutting-edge artist or … Continued

Post-Racial? Racism is a complicated issue (SURPRISE!) Racial prejudice has persisted in America despite the evolution of countervailing social norms that not only undermine the rationales that buoy such bigotry, but shame the bigots themselves. So why are people still jerks? There have been a myriad of reasons suggested for the persistence of racism and … Continued

<center><iframe width=”450″ height=”253″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/69pXItxP99Y” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe></center> This music video was written and produced by Foty Fusion. It was inspired by two great pieces of art: a poem by the Palestinian poet Mahmood Darwish and an old Palestinian folk song adapted by the musician George Qurmuz.

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee fired national President Warren David, his supporters say, after he expressed concerns over the civil rights group’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against its Michigan director. And late Tuesday, the Michigan branch of the ADC said it will not hold its annual banquet, previously set for Friday, after protests were planned. … Continued

An old farmer in a turban, memories of his homeland carried in his head. A young girl with a veiled face, everything but her eyes cloaked in sky. A woman wearing a hijab, hopeful eyes looking toward he future. Ismael Duran is none of these things. But that doesn’t stop him from seeing himself in … Continued

ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) is pleased to announce a third grant from UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to implement a four-month emergency program in the Sidon area of Lebanon for Palestinian refugees from Syria. The relief project will focus on the basic needs of Palestinian refugees from Syria during … Continued

The Arab world has an unlikely new star: an American who sings — but barely speaks — Arabic. Not only that, her genre is traditional Arab music. Plucking her oud, an Arabic version of the lute, and singing with the undulating emotion of Umm Kulthum, the Arab world’s legendary diva, the 23-year-old Jennifer Grout has … Continued

When the Arab Spring gave a promise to the people and the process stumbled, the cry of many, many Arabs was: Where is the Mandela of the Arabs? It was a question full of yearning, born of agony. Nelson Mandela was a close friend of the late professor Edward Said and also of Lakhdar Brahimi, … Continued

After sold out shows at Detroit Film Theatre with almost 4,000 Detroiters in attendance plus an extended run in New York, Detroit Unleaded returns to the Metro-Detroit area this Friday, December 6th at Emagine Theater in Novi. Detroit Unleaded is a modern take on Romeo and Juliet that tells the story of Sami (EJ Assi), … Continued

OneHamtramck LLC and the Arab American and Chaldean Council are teaming up to produce a large 30 x 90 foot mural which will be prominently displayed on the Sheeba Restaurant located on 8752 Jos. Campau St. in the predominantly Yemeni south end of Hamtramck. This work of art will be created by internationally renowned Chilean … Continued