Author Archives: Arab America

The Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble will enchant Wayne State University on April 1, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Community Arts Auditorium with an evening of traditional and classical Arabic music. The Michigan Arab Orchestra is a nonprofit organization that celebrates Arab heritage, and its music through educational outreach and performance. Established in 2010, the … Continued

For more than half a century, Helen Thomas owned the most valuable piece of real estate in the White House briefing room. Her front-row seat at presidential press conferences and its attendant benefits—she was often called on first and usually ended the gatherings with a signature “Thank you, Mr. President”—made her the unofficial dean of … Continued

Speakers at this year’s annual convention hosted by the National American Arab Journalists Association will address the sweeping pro-Democracy changes in the Middle East, American foreign policy towards the Arab and Islamic Worlds and the impact of Sept. 11th 2001 nearly 10 years later. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in … Continued

A prominent Arab-American businessman from Michigan has enlisted the aid of U.S. lawmakers, diplomats and others to help him get out of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, where he considers himself “an economic hostage” after a business relationship crumbled. Nasser Beydoun, 46, said by phone Friday that he plans to meet Sunday with Joseph … Continued

The Arab American Student Union (ASU) at UM-Dearborn will hold its 6th annual dinner tonight at Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. The dinner is expected to gather more than six hundred supporters including community leaders, activists and officials. Every year ASU chooses leaders from their community to honor in their ‘Empowering the Youth Banquet’. … Continued

Wednesday, March 16th, we mark the eighth anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s stand in Rafah to protect the home of a Gazan family and for the right of all Palestinians to be free of occupation. Here in Rachel’s hometown, we will mark the day with an event emphasizing community-building, education, and action – all key to … Continued

In the coming weeks, the House of Representatives is expected to debate, and very possibly cut or even eliminate, vital American funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA). UNRWA provides critical programs and services, such as education, health care, vocational training, and emergency relief, to nearly 5 million Palestinian refugees in the West … Continued

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At a time when politicians are stoking the flames of hate, we felt the need to make a film about understanding the Palestinian narrative. Perhaps predictably, our critics are furious. Two events taking place within weeks of each other this month illustrate the complex and sometimes difficult history of Arabs and Muslims in America. On … Continued

The Michigan Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble will enchant Wayne State University on April 1, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Community Arts Auditorium with an evening of traditional and classical Arabic music. Free tickets can be picked up from the Dean of Students office, located in Room 351 of the Student Center Building; or an AASU … Continued

Local Muslims and non-Muslims alike were critical of Thursday’s Congressional hearings on American Muslim radicalization. Local leaders agreed that there was a legitimate purpose to the hearings — which examined the extent of radicalization in the American Muslim community — but said it was too narrow in its focus and ignored positive initiatives that have … Continued

In this episode of Palestine Studies TV, Dr. Leila Farsakh discussed the implications of the protest movements in the Arab world on Palestinian politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Dr. Farsakh is a professor of Political Science at the University of Massachussetts, Boston, and a member of the editorial committee of the Journal of Palestine Studies. … Continued