Author Archives: Arab America

Arab-Americans and their supporters held a conference in Detroit on Sunday against bigotry in response to an anti-Islam conference in Dearborn, Mich. “We stand for America,” said Osama Siblani, publisher of the Dearborn-based Arab-American News, at a panel discussion held at a Detroit hotel. “And they (anti-Muslim activists) stand against America and against the American … Continued

Two national political veterans are being honored in Detroit as Arab Americans who have served their country with distinction. President Ronald Reagan’s White House Chief of Protocol Selwa “Lucky” Roosevelt and President Bill Clinton’s Ambassador to Morocco Edward Gabriel will be presented Arab American of the Year Awards at the annual dinner of ACCESS on … Continued

As the adhan echoed around Jerusalem’s ancient hills, dotted with olive groves and the modern concrete sprawl of the Israeli occupation, Susan Abulhawa began to sob. It had taken her 19 years to return to her homeland from the US; a period marked by angst, hardship and a yearning to belong, and it was there, … Continued

Anti-Islam activists from across the U.S. are in Dearborn today for a conference they say is needed to rescue Muslim women. Called the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference on Honor Killings, it’s named after a 20-year-old Muslim woman killed in Warren last year. But Muslim women in metro Detroit are rejecting the conference’s message, saying … Continued

A weird thing happened last week. A major American media outlet told the truth about the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. This, of course, upset many supporters of Israel. Truth is Israel’s kryptonite. On April 22, “60 Minutes” ran an in-depth piece on the plight of Palestinian Christians, pointing out that Christians have been … Continued

The ADC National Convention is less than 2 months away, but it’s not too late to take advantage of early bird pricing! We have extended the deadline, and these discounted rates will now be available through Thursday, May 31 online. Wondering why it matters that you attend? Wondering why you should take time out of … Continued

It may not be hip to be an Arab American these days. With the post 9-11 anti Arab and anti Muslim hysteria, millions of Americans who trace their heritage to any one from any of the 22 Arab countries long to the day when they will simply be known as, well, Americans. But America is … Continued

President Barack Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser praised the New York Police Department’s work Friday, saying the agency has struck an appropriate balance between keeping people safe and protecting their rights. “It’s not a trade-off between our security and our freedoms and our rights as citizens,” John Brennan said Friday in an appearance at NYPD headquarters. … Continued

Last night, 60 Minutes aired a segment entitled “Christians of the Holy Land” that offered American viewers an unprecdented look into the lives and circumstances of Palestinian Christians and warned about the potential effects of, among other things, Israel’s occupation, wall and policies toward Palestinians on the continued presence of Christians in the Holy Land. … Continued

A trash super-sculpture built from many smaller designs of discarded objects is one activity that’s part of a U.S.-Jordan youth collaboration aimed at learning more about consumption and waste. The Arab American National Museum in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn holds the free Collaborative Trash Sculpture activity on Sunday — coinciding with Earth Day. It’s … Continued

With all of the dramatic and sometimes discouraging developments currently taking place across the Arab World, the challenges faced by the small but vibrant Arab American community are often given short shrift. This week we took time to acknowledge the threats to the community’s security and well-being and the efforts being made to address these … Continued

PBS’ impressive new documentary series “Arab American Stories” subtly defies stereotypes by engaging viewers on a human level and challenging people’s perceptions of what it means to be of Middle Eastern descent in this country. Detroit Public Television WTVS-TV (Channel 56) produced the 13-part series that kicked off earlier this month and is airing nationally. … Continued