Author Archives: Arab America

Today the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with over 60 partner organizations and individuals sent a letter to U.S. Senators Inouye, McConnell and Durbin expressing deep concern over the appointment of Dr. Zuhdi Jasser to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The groups asked that Jasser’s nomination be rescinded. Jasser’s appointment was … Continued

A motley crew of Arab, Persian and American comedians is making audiences laugh and unraveling stereotypes at the same time. With their own comedy brand, sold-out worldwide tours, documentaries and frequent appearances as commentators on major news outlets, Aron Kader, Maz Jobrani, Maysoon Zayid and Dean Obeidallah have built transnational bridges through humor. Before 9/11, … Continued

Just recently, Representatives Nick Rahall (D-West Virginia) and Charles Boustany (R-Louisiana) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the life of Arab American writer Ameen Rihani (1876–1940) and celebrating 100 years of the Arab American novel. The resolution elaborates Rihani’s role in educating the American public about the Arab world at the turn of the century and … Continued

After learning that the National Rifle Association (NRA) is hosting retired Lt. Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin as the keynote speaker of their annual meeting prayer breakfast later this month, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) took action by bringing the community’s concerns regarding Lt. Gen. Boykin’s long track record of anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic rhetoric and hate … Continued

I’ve been among the millions mourning the killing of Trayvon Martin, but I’m also mourning the fact that another recent killing has gotten little national attention. Last week, a 32-year old Iraqi Muslim mother named Shaima Alawadi was found brutally beaten with a tire iron in her El Cajon, California, home and died three days … Continued

<a href=”http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/easter-2012-middle-east-arabic-top-ten-food-419951″>View the Slideshow</a> On the occasion of the Western Church’s Easter weekend, starting this Good Friday, we think about Easter time and its traditions in the food department throughout the Arab world. Arabs have food to suit every occasion as well as season. Much of the Arab world, including Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, celebrate … Continued

This has been a year of anti-Arab political rhetoric, unwarranted surveillance directed at Arab Americans, and negative stereotyping in the media, in schools, and in popular literature. With 2012 being an election year, we must take charge of our political agenda and move forward as a community. The next seven months are going to decide … Continued

The lineup of guests and honorees at this year’s ACCESS annual dinner represents a tour de force of Arab American public service and civic engagement. The dinner takes place April 28 at the Detroit Marriott to celebrate 41 years of ACCESS service to the region and the nation. Arab American of the Year Awards will … Continued

Arab-Americans from across the country are going to Washington this month to call on members of Congress and the Obama administration to end racial profiling. This has been a priority in the Arab-American community for a long time, but recent news makes it more pressing than ever. Our call is twofold: First, Congress must pass … Continued

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As Christian leaders in Palestine, we were appalled by the baseless allegations you published in the Wall Street Journal on March 9. Your attempt to blame the difficult reality that Palestinian Christians face on Palestinian Muslims is a shameful manipulation of the facts intended to mask the damage that Israel has done to our community. … Continued

The Catholic churches of the Holy Land plan to observe Easter according to the Orthodox calendar, the head of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land has announced. The change could come as early as next year. Father Pierbattista Pizzabella explained that the change was prompted by a desire to strengthen ecumenical ties between Catholics … Continued