Author Archives: Arab America

Summer Intensive Language Program at The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco The National Council, in collaboration with The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) for the summer of 2013, is pleased to announce its Summer Language program in the Kingdom of Morocco. Students will spend six weeks in historic Meknes, Morocco taking part in an … Continued

The Jerusalem Fund Gallery invites you to the opening of Undefeated Despair -John Berger, 2006 Precarity, Public Art and Solidarity in Palestine and Lebanon Break the Silence Media and Art Project Opening Reception with photos and media Friday, 8 March, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibition Dates: 8 March – 12 April 2013 2425 Virginia Ave NW | … Continued

There are almost 4 million Arab Americans living in the United States. As prevalent as Arab Americans are in American society, much is misunderstood about this cultural group. Serving to dispel stereotypes and explore the vibrant history of Arabs living in the U.S., A Kid’s Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (Chicago … Continued

The outgoing US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, last week launched a project that will lower obstacles to scientific education for Arabic-speaking people across the world. In one of her last acts as America’s top diplomat, Clinton launched the Open Book Project (OBP), which will make high-quality educational resources freely available online in the Arabic … Continued

In statements made exclusively to The Atlantic Wire, Michael Moore and Emad Burnat say the Palestinian filmmaker’s detainment by LAX customs officials on his way to the Oscars was anything but a “publicity stunt,” as a deeply flawed BuzzFeed report based on a single anonymous source characterized the incident. “BuzzFeed is trying to spin their … Continued

There are anywhere between 3.5 and 5.1 million Americans of Arab descent, according to figures from the Arab American Institute, yet relatively few work in journalism full time. While meaningful estimates aren’t known, as journalism scholars that conduct demographic research in American newsrooms do not typically tally newsmakers of Arab descent, the National Arab American … Continued

The University Musical Society (UMS) presents four concerts in March 2013, ranging from world-class chamber music to global fusion. The month opens with a UMS debut performance by the Berlin-based Artemis Quartet, performing a rich program featuring Mendelssohn, Bach, and Piazzolla (Wednesday, March 13). The following evening (Thursday, March 14), in Hill Auditorium, violinist Anne-Sophie … Continued

<center><iframe width=”420″ height=”236″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/8qNS4NgimnY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe></center> My wife and I had seen that look before — on the faces of our kids, mostly. After all, like all Palestinian children living in the West Bank, ours have grown accustomed to the humiliation of ID checks and interrogations. But we had never seen our youngest son, Gibreel, … Continued

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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed visiting artist Doris Bittar to campus this week. Bittar, an Arab-American, is a multi-disciplinary artist who combines history and design. Her media include paintings, photographs, map collages made from envelopes and installations that combine sculpture and music. “She sees patterns as cultural DNA,” said Renate Dohmen, an assistant … Continued

Today ADC called on the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue an immediate apology to Emad Burnat. Also, ADC formally requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General to initiate an immediate investigation to determine to what extent CBP officials engaged in racial profiling based on a recent agreement … Continued

Omar Sharif is on the line from Paris. It’s early evening there, and the 80-year-old screen legend’s French accent is so smoky and suave that he sounds like he just stepped out of a casino wearing an ascot. Sharif has had a singular six-decade career, starring in such classics as Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl, … Continued