Author Archives: Arab America

For some Chicagoans, Sunday may be just a lazy day to relax and catch up on soap operas or even Lifetime movies. Although that may sound tempting for some, Chicagoans need to prepare themselves for this weekend, Sunday to be specific, as it will not be your average weekend. This weekend Chicagoans will be thrilled … Continued

Come to the ADC National Convention this year and go home with the tools you need to make the Arab American community stronger. Unlike other conventions, the ADC National Convention offers something for everyone — We don’t want you to come to DC to just listen, we want you to come and take charge! If … Continued

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz, President and owner of the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz, P.L.L.C., has been appointed President of the Board of Directors for the Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA – 2012 by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. As President of the organization in the United States, Ms. Kayrouz will be the official representative of the … Continued

Stray cats scrounging for a trash-can meal in a dark alley or a shadowy junkyard. In Detroit, Michigan, USA or Amman, Jordan, the image is the same; just substitute “albiss” for cat and “sekrab” for trash. So, what’s a kid to do? Sit around and laugh at the cute cartoon image, or dig a little … Continued

On Monday, the National Arab American Lawyers Association of ADC (NAALA) held its Spring Networking Reception. Attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals had the opportunity to join together to further discuss the NAALA initiative while enjoying a wonderful reception hosted and catered by the Law Firm of Arnold & Porter, LLP. ADC President Warren … Continued

Do you know what it feels like to be hungry? Not hungry as in “when’s dinner?!” but truly hungry, with mouths to feed and no options? For the last 21 years, art students in the Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) have taken the time to consider those less fortunate by taking part in Empty Bowls, a … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is delighted to announce that Michael Moore will attend this year’s ADC National Convention. Moore will be featured at a special session entitled, Michael Moore: One on One. This event will occur Friday, June 22nd from 2:15pm to 4:00pm, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. … Continued

Earlier today the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) submitted a Statement for the Record before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights. The Statement discusses racial profiling and its affect on the Arab American community, as well as the importance of enacting the End Racial Profiling … Continued

Arab Americans are meeting in the nation’s capital for several days of advocacy that include meeting lawmakers and Obama administration officials. Organizers say the fourth annual Arab American National Advocacy Week on Monday through Thursday includes attending a White House policy briefing. The event is organized by the Dearborn-based National Network for Arab American Communities. … Continued

Early Arab American literary contributions are not mainstream. I am therefore, especially gratified to learn of a national effort to recognize one of our community’s formidable figures. A Congressional initiative is shaping up to honor the life and legacy of Arab American Ameen Rihani. A recently introduced bipartisan resolution, H. Res. 608, by Representatives Charles … Continued

The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University & The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee cordially invite you to a commemorative evening to honor the late Hala Salaam Maksoud, Ph.D. (1943-2002) on Sunday April 22, 2012, 4:00-6:00PM featuring: Simon Shaheen on oud and Waleed Howrani on piano. Gaston Hall, Healy … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses regret to Malek Jandali and his fans for the unfortunate circumstances pertaining to the performance of his piece “Watani Ana” at the June 2011 American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee National Convention. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee regrets any action that may have given the impression that Mr. Jandali’s invitation to the event … Continued