Author Archives: Arab America

Today, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) (www.alexodeh.org) launched a national petition calling on the Department of Justice to hold those responsible for Alex Odeh’s murder accountable. Today marks the 28th anniversary of Odeh’s death. ADC President Warren David said, “50 years ago, NAACP leader Medgar Evers, was shot to death in his driveway. It took … Continued

Wadih El Safi, a Lebanese classical singer and actor, died on Friday, according to reports. He was 91. El Safi, whose name was sometimes spelt Wadee al-Safi, started singing at the age of 17 in the 1940s. As a classically trained tenor, it is believed the El Safi wrote more than 3,000 songs. He studied … Continued

Crain’s Detroit Business announced the 2013 class of 40 under 40 honorees this week. Among this year’s recipients is Devon Akmon, 37, the director of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Akmon led the museum’s application for Smithsonian Institution affiliation, a status it secured in 2007. In 2009, Akmon was promoted to deputy director … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) (www.adc.org) welcomes the decision made by Century Savings Bank to remove a controversial sign requesting patrons to take off “headgear” before entering the bank. The sign included a picture of a woman wearing Islamic headgear (Hijab). In a letter received by ADC today, Century Savings Bank’s President and CEO informed … Continued

Over the past 2 years, <a href=”http://www.visualizingpalestine.org/”>Visualizing Palestine</a> (VP) has harnessed visual storytelling to bring public attention to the daily injustices facing Palestinians, from demolition of homes to mothers forced to give birth at military checkpoints. VP wants to start 2014 by raising global awareness around two key issues. First, they’re targeting Israeli military detention. … Continued

A complex look at tangled situations, “The Map is Not the Territory” expands beyond the Jerusalem Fund Gallery Al-Quds’s usual focus on Palestinian issues to include Ireland’s historic divisions and the United States’ and Canada’s treatment of their indigenous population. Made by 39 artists and mostly on paper, the nearly 70 pieces are grouped into … Continued

Join the Arab American Women’s Business Council’s team for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Downtown Detroit. The event takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 9:00am, by Ford Field. The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at one of our American … Continued

A coalition of Arab-American officials, led by state Rep. Rashida Tlaib, pledged Tuesday to fight sexual harassment in light of allegations against a civil rights leader and announced the formation of a new support group to help victims. Speaking at the Lebanese American Heritage Manor in Dearborn, the group recited together a six-point pledge that … Continued

I want to assign everyone in America a Muslim friend — starting right here in New York City. It will be kinda of like the “Adopt a Highway” program but instead you can “adopt” a Muslim. Maybe we can even turn it into a reality show called, “Hanging with a Muslim.” Why do I want … Continued

As we told you last week, <a href=”http://adc.org/fileadmin/ADC/Pdfs/ADC_Letter_to_Century_Savings_Bank.pdf”>ADC contacted Century Savings Bank</a> to demand the removal of a sign requesting that patrons “please remove hats, hoods, headgear and sunglasses” before entering the bank. This sign was brought to the attention of the ADC last month by a local supporter. We have good news! Century Savings … Continued

On October 16, 2013, the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) will host its Second Annual “FIGHT FOR JUSTICE” Dinner and Gala at the Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan. This second annual dinner will be a historical one for the metro-Detroit community and all stakeholders. The ACRL was created in response to the overwhelming need in … Continued

<center><iframe width=”450″ height=”253″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/1brf79VyF40″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe></center> “I’m an Iranian-American Muslim female,” says comedian Negin Farsad in her stand-up act. “Where my Muzzies at? Come on guys, where my Muzzies at?,” she asks the crowd. Farsad looks like a cartoon character and has the voice to match. Picture an Iranian-American Betty Boop with granny glasses. She … Continued