Author Archives: Arab America

Chicago’s Palestinian Americans, as well as Palestinians from all over, may very well not vote for Mitt Romney this upcoming presidential election in November, 2012. Romney has been causing a buzz, throughout the globe seemingly, over his rude comment during his previous visit to London, England. Although the rude remark has aggitated not only the … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is appalled at the continued bigotry and racism coming from factions from within the Republican Party, including the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee, Governor Willard “Mitt” Romney. On a recent trip to Israel, Romney directed racist and derogatory comments towards Palestinians. Romney’s actions are in line with the xenophobic nature exhibited … Continued

Has there ever been a Middle Eastern war of such hypocrisy? A war of such cowardice and such mean morality, of such false rhetoric and such public humiliation? I’m not talking about the physical victims of the Syrian tragedy. I’m referring to the utter lies and mendacity of our masters and our own public opinion … Continued

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told Jewish donors Monday that their culture is part of what has allowed them to be more economically successful than the Palestinians, outraging Palestinian leaders who called his comments racist and out of touch. “As you come here and you see the GDP per capita, for instance, in Israel which … Continued

Local Arab-American and Muslim leaders are blasting the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for not bringing criminal charges against a Hamtramck police officer whose dog is accused of mauling a 78-year-old Muslim woman three months ago. During a news conference Wednesday, Qaflah Samaha displayed a 12-inch metal rod that holds her right arm together and the … Continued

Last month at the 2012 National Convention ADC unveiled plans for the new Kahlil Gibran Appreciation Initiative. ADC is proud to launch this initiative, dedicated to finding ways to further the legacy of Gibran and honoring the great philosopher, poet, artist, and writer. The Kahlil Gibran Appreciation Initiative’s mission is to gain a more far-reaching … Continued

One day after a female Saudi Arabian judo player arrived in London – under strict instructions from national Olympic officials to compete “wearing suitable clothing” that complies with Islamic custom – the International Judo Federation banned the wearing of head scarves Thursday. The move was made for safety reasons, said Nicolas Messner, a federation spokesman. … Continued

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Syrian nationals in the United States may apply for Temporary Protective Status (TPS) on March 29, 2012. USCIS grants TPS when nationals of a country are prevented from returning to that country safely. Designation of Syria as a country eligible for TPS allows Syrian nationals that … Continued

The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) has launched a voter action initiative aimed at motivating Arab Americans to step into the ballot box in November. The Michigan-based network, a project of ACCESS, is working with its 23 member organizations in 11 states to engage community members about the importance of registering and voting. … Continued

A 15-year-old Palestinian girl took office as the mayor of a West Bank town and became the youngest person in the world to occupy this position. As part of an initiative to empower youth and involve them in the decision-making process, Bashaer Othman will be the mayor of the town of Allar in the city … Continued

ADC is pleased to announce upcoming plans for the Network of Arab American Lawyers of ADC, also known as NAALA. The next year is expected to be one of exponential growth for NAALA, providing attorneys and legal professionals the opportunity to be fully engaged in the work that supports ADC and the community. Over the … Continued

A coalition of Arab-American organizations is examining the city’s hiring practices to see why more Arabs aren’t on the municipal workforce. The Congress of Arab American Organizations — an umbrella outfit that comprises more than 20 civic, business and social groups — has begun collecting testimony from Arab Dearborn residents who have applied for city … Continued