Author Archives: Arab America

Abigail Disney – filmmaker, philanthropist and great-niece of the legendary animator Walt Disney – has publicly renounced her share of the family profits from an Israeli firm she claims is exploiting “occupied natural resources”. Her decision to donate the profits, as well as funds equal to the value of her shares in the Dead Sea … Continued

It looks a lot like the end. Just as viewers of a movie franchise know the formula so well, they can tell when the final reel is under way, so we’re getting used to the way Arab revolutions unfold – and sense that the signs point to a denouement in Syria. The key moment came … Continued

ADC is relaunching the Voter Protection Unit (VPU). Initially launched in 2008, the VPU is a mobilized grassroots effort aimed at protecting the rights of all voters, and provide necessary resources for voters across the country. The VPU needs assistance of volunteers who are willing and available to assist in their local communities. How can … Continued

As an Arab American, a Christian, and a former U.S. Ambassador who has been targeted by al Qaeda while serving my country, I am appalled and dismayed by the recent letters of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) and four of her colleagues, Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.), Thomas Rooney (R-Fla.) and Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.). These … Continued

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection; a time of joy and celebration. It’s a time to cherish family, friends, and neighbors, and to help … Continued

Muslims in a Tennessee congregation prepared Thursday for the holy month of Ramadan a day after a federal judge ruled they have a right to occupy their newly built mosque, overruling a county judge’s order that was keeping them out. The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro sued Rutherford County on Wednesday and asked U.S. District Judge … Continued

The Dubai-based Middle Broadcasting Center (MBC) has announced the launch of the Arabic version of the singing competition television show “The Voice.” The show will feature 100 participants across the Arab world and they will receive training and supervision from four prominent Arab celebrity singers. The four celebrities – Kadim al-Sahir, Assi el-Helani, Shereen Abdelwahab, … Continued

<center><iframe width=”450″ height=”253″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/6PfZl0O9qPA” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe></center> Arab-American comedian Amer Zahr performed for the first time in Beirut last week as part of The Comedy Factory organized by MTV. Zahr sat down with NOW Extra to talk about his take on censorship, what makes a good comedian, the future of stand-up comedy in the region, and … Continued

The provocative poster depicts a shrinking Palestinian territory and a growing Israel over the years in a series of maps. Under the maps, “Palestinian Loss of Land – 1946 to 2010” is printed in large letters. Pro-Palestine billboards recently appearing at Metro-North stations have sparked an outcry among Israel supporters. Next to the graphic, a … Continued

There are some readers for whom obtaining a first edition copy of their favorite book or author is of great import and this is evidenced by people standing in long lines to get their hands on new books. While this may be a common site in the West, many believe this is not the case … Continued

As was accurately reported in the Palm Beach Post on July 3rd, 2012, within a few hours of the publication of excerpts from my private, year old, email correspondence with Lauren Londner and Dan Liftman by Bizpac Review, the elected Party leadership accepted my resignation from the Democratic National Committee post to which I was … Continued

Contestants from across the country hope to become a national representative for Arab-American women in the Miss Arab USA 2012 pageant tonight at Talking Stick Resort and Casino. The 19 women will compete in four categories: casual wear, formal wear, a group dance and a national custom dress category. “We want to present Arab women … Continued