Author Archives: Arab America

Even US President Barack Obama took notice of them. Now, New Yorkers may do, too, as the Arab world’s first superheroes make their screen debut at the New York Film Festival. Naif Al-Mutawa yesterday presented “THE 99,” his series starring supernatural characters. His creations have also appeared as comics, alongside Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. … Continued

The death of Steve Jobs at the age of 56 brings to an end one of the most spectacular lives in corporate and technological history. Jobs’ Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) almost singlehandedly revolutionized the way we communicate, think and live through an array of wildly innovative and brilliant products like the Mac computer, the iPhones … Continued

We need to say more than Islam is a religion of peace. We need to say, as Muslims, that we disassociate ourselves from violence.” This is an example of the attitudes reflected in the book, “I Speak for Myself,” recently published in the US. It tells the short stories of 40 American Muslim women, all … Continued

We are excited to announce that Senator George J. Mitchell will be a featured keynote speaker at GovSec 2012. By addressing Turmoil in the Middle East: What It Means for American Security, this high-level briefing will draw government decision makers who must understand the threats arising from the ongoing changes in that part of the … Continued

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Ana Hurra (I am Free), a play depicting the struggle of Palestinian political prisoners, will be coming to the U.S. from October 7-23, 2011. The tour, sponsored by the US Palestinian Community Network, will bring the play, written and directed by Palestinian artist Valantina Abu Oqsa, to the West Coast, Midwest and South, and the … Continued

U.S. actor Sean Penn joined thousands of Egyptian activists who packed downtown Cairo on Friday demanding that military rulers speed up the transfer of power to civilians and end emergency laws once used by Hosni Mubarak against his opponents. Local media said Penn, holding an Egyptian flag, walked with Egyptian actor Khaled el-Nabawi in Tahrir … Continued

Changes in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy will top the agenda today as Arab-Americans nationwide meet for the 10th annual National Leadership Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel on the Dearborn/Detroit border. James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute in Washington, D.C., said U.S. policy hasn’t changed to reflect Arab Spring, … Continued

On some levels, it has been a great deal of fun to watch the Society of Professional Journalists, one of the nation’s oldest and largest journalism advocacy organizations, wrestle over the fate of a lifetime achievement award it has given for more than a decade in legendary White House Correspondent Helen Thomas’ name. Earlier this … Continued

Islam and tea party activism clashed at a raucous meeting Monday night when a group of Broward County Republicans blocked a Muslim activist as a member of the party’s executive committee. Republicans, who changed their rules to publicly vet Nezar Hamze and then vote on his application by secret ballot, said they didn’t oppose him … Continued

Most of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for school board, local and state offices in November attended the annual candidates night sponsored by Arab Americans of Fairfax County. An estimated 400 people gathered Sunday night in a Tysons Corner hotel at the 23rd Arab Americans candidate night. The gathering attracted a dazzling list of … Continued

Have you heard the one about the Palestinian-Sicilian lawyer who gave up his day job to convince the world Arabs can be funny? Dean Obeidallah believes in comedy with an underlying message. As the co-founder of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, which kicks off today with more than 50 performers from around the world, … Continued