Author Archives: Arab America

When a Quran-burning Florida pastor traveled to Dearborn, Mich., to denounce Islam at North America’s largest Muslim center, he found a fierce defender of his First Amendment rights. She is a member of the religion that Terry Jones demonizes, and she has lived in Dearborn since her family moved there from Lebanon in 1986 when … Continued

The Arab American National Museum will host a panel discussion exploring the use of social media during uprisings in countries throughout the Arab world. The discussion Friday at the museum in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn includes a journalist, human rights attorney and documentary filmmaker who covered or participated in the popular uprising earlier this … Continued

Federal officials reassured metro Detroit Muslims and Arab Americans on Wednesday that they would not be profiled in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden’s death. Arab-American and Muslim leaders, at a meeting in Dearborn Heights with federal law enforcement, voiced concerns that they would be profiled as authorities watch for reprisal attacks related to bin … Continued

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) said the increased notoriety from speculation he may run for president has helped him reconnect with his Syrian ancestors. Daniels, whose paternal grandparents emigrated from Syria to Western Pennsylvania, said the new connections have also deepened his concern for the country’s people. While accepting an award for public service Wednesday … Continued

While Osama bin Laden, the man, was killed over the weekend in a victory for the U.S., President Barack Obama has slowly been defeating the powerful symbol of bin Laden. To Americans, bin Laden was a symbol of the destruction, murder and evil that befell us on that tragic September morning almost a decade ago. … Continued

The American Arab Chamber of Commence is leading a national delegation of Arab-American business leaders to the White House Wednesday, May 4, to discuss business opportunities in the Middle East. AACC Chairman Ahmad Chebbani and AACC Executive Director Fay Beydoun will lead the delegation of about 40 business leaders from across the country. The group … Continued

On May Day, International Workers’ Day, the US Palestinian Community Network – and Palestinian workers in Palestine and in exile – join workers around the world in celebration of the incredible achievements of laborers for their just rights. On its 125th anniversary, we pay special tribute to the eight Haymarket martyrs and to their immense … Continued

The death of Osama bin Laden prompted a wave of local reaction, from stunned Arab-Americans to the some of state’s politicians in Congress, some of whom had learned of the development before the nation learned. They declared it an enormous victory in the the war on terrorism. “Osama bin Laden murdered thousands of Americans, yet … Continued

Government officials told local Arab-Americans and Muslims on Saturday that some post-9/11 security measures used in travel are easing, but they acknowledged that the community believes it is subject to a high degree of discrimination in travel and in other parts of their lives. The two groups got together in a town hall meeting in … Continued

President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States. A small team of Americans carried out the attack and took custody of bin Laden’s remains, the president said Sunday in a dramatic … Continued

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The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) announced today that its 25th International Medical Convention will take place in Amman, Jordan, June 25 through June 30, 2011. The theme of the convention is “Evidence-Based Practices in Medical Science and their Healthcare Outcomes.” The convention is expected to attract some 400 attendees from the United States … Continued