Author Archives: Arab America

Universal Learning Academy (ULA) is scheduled to celebrate the Grand Opening of its permanent site on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 28015 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185. Universal Learning Academy (ULA), a K-7 school, was founded in 2004 by Mrs. Nawal Hamadeh, President & CEO of Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc. (HES). The academy is authorized … Continued

When Thaer AlHasnawi, 26, came to San Francisco from Jordan at age 14, he didn’t foresee taking on the role of political organizer for the Arab American community. Yet over the past three months, AlHasnawi has done just that, joining dozens of other Arab Americans from San Francisco who have become active in the mayoral … Continued

One reasonable definition of a good TV show is one that makes you see something familiar in a new way. That was particularly the case for me with All-American Muslim, a reality show debuting on TLC Nov. 13 and the subject of my column in TIME this week (subscription required, so pony up the dough). … Continued

Millions of Muslims from around the world were in the holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the first day of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to perform at least once in his or her life. Dressed in white and following in the footsteps of the prophet Mohammed, pilgrims climbed … Continued

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Chairman Ahmad Chebbani and Executive Director Fay Beydoun are traveling to Washing-ton DC on Nov. 15 to participate in the White House Arab American Business Leaders project. The Chamber has been working with the White House and several federal agencies to facilitate trade for Arab-American entrepreneurs doing business in the … Continued

Al-Jazeera, which prides itself as one of the champions of the Arab Spring, is celebrating 15 years on the air with a new leadership for the television network accused of Islamist leanings. The pan-Arab satellite network enjoys renown for providing a platform for dissent in an Arab world ruled mostly by monarchs and despots, a … Continued

Look, aside from the World Cup, we Arabs really only enjoy two other things with equal pleasure: Fashion and Music. Take a look back at the last Arab wedding you’ve been to, remember Uncle Sammy dressed in a plaid powder-blue suit and dancing to Nancy Ajram with the ferocity that makes Mick Jagger look like … Continued

The Lebanese Student Association is awarding an educational scholarship to two deserving Lebanese students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership in the community. The deadline is now November 6th, at midnight. For questions or concerns, please e-mail GALAscholarship@umich.edu or LSAEboard@umich.edu

<a href=”http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15503617″>Click here to watch this video</a> Yemeni-born Ahmed Nasser is an NYPD detective. He is also the police department’s liaison to the Arab and Muslim community. Nasser emigrated to the US when he was 20 and joined the police force shortly after earning his degree. He was one of only three people of Arab … Continued

The United Nations’ cultural agency decided Monday to give the Palestinians full membership of the body, a vote that will boost their bid for recognition as a state at the United Nations. UNESCO is the first U.N. agency the Palestinians have joined as a full member since President Mahmoud Abbas applied for full membership of … Continued

H.Y.P.E. Athletics Community, a non-profit organization, is building a 104,000 sq. ft. recreation center, the Wayne County—H.Y.P.E. Recreation Center. The center is located on Warren Ave. east of Telegraph Rd. at 23302 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. H.Y.P.E. will share space with Zaman International, a non-profit humanitarian service focused organization. The scheduled grand … Continued

Earlier this week, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) held the Inaugural Networking Reception for the National Arab American Lawyers Association of ADC (NAALA). Attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals enjoyed a catered reception at the ADC Heritage Center, while having the opportunity to meet each other, learn about NAALA, and find out more about … Continued