Author Archives: Arab America

The latest interview with former White House correspondent Helen Thomas. Soledad O’Brien finds out what columnist Helen Thomas has been doing since resigning from the White House Press Corps. Aired on the “Situation Room,” January 17, 2011. <object width=”416″ height=”374″ classid=”clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000″ id=”ep”><param name=”allowfullscreen” value=”true” /><param name=”allowscriptaccess” value=”always” /><param name=”wmode” value=”transparent” /><param name=”movie” value=”http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=bestoftv/2011/01/17/exp.tsr.soledad.helen.thomas.cnn” /><param name=”bgcolor” … Continued

Facing threats, Christians in the Middle East need not run for cover abroad. They are at home. They are not suffering alone. The poor is the largest minority in Arab society. News of “Muslim terror” against churches and Christians are bound to give the distorted impression that religious persecution in Arab countries is widespread and … Continued

The name of a Michigan restaurant chain famous for spreading Middle Eastern cuisine — but infamous for its founder’s legal troubles — is making its return. Restaurateur Carmel Halloun said Friday that he’s acquired the rights to use the La Shish name and plans to open a restaurant in March in the former chain’s first … Continued

As American Muslims face the challenge of rising anti-Islam sentiment in American society, we can benefit from the example of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who used the power of truth and justice to peacefully overcome those who promoted fear and its resulting prejudice and intolerance. Like African-Americans who faced far more severe challenges in … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Legal Department is looking for motivated, self-starter law students who want a great experience in Washington, DC, this summer. Interns will be working closely with ADC attorneys on an array of issues. Interns are expected to commit 40 hours per week, starting in late May. The program ends in early … Continued

A source of great pride for the LAHC is its Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program. The AASF will celebrate 23 years of providing Arab American students with scholarships to further their higher education degrees. A competitive and noteworthy program, the AASF receives over 400 applicants annually from all across the State of Michigan and in … Continued

The board of directors of the Society of Professional Journalists voted Friday to retire the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. The vote means the Society will not give out an award for lifetime achievement. The action does not rename the award or remove Thomas’ name. Both the board of directors and the executive committee heard … Continued

Imagine working for one of the most successful beauty companies in the world and imagine choosing to give it all up at the height of the financial crisis. A risky move, one that handbag designer Dareen Hakim says it was all worth it. The Dareen Hakim collection is only over a year old, and at … Continued

Nearly one year ago, an idea was conceived: To create an on-line platform from which filmmakers and citizen journalists could speak directly to an international audience about women’s rights in the Muslim world. The ensuing collection of films would contribute to filling the void in information left by traditional media, news and art sources. “We … Continued

When the news first broke that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had been shot at a political event, all Americans were united in our response of shock and outrage. Shortly afterward, the media reported that a 22-year-old male had been arrested in the shooting. His name had not yet been released. I believe your reaction to that … Continued

Memphis City Schools, the nation’s 19th largest school district is looking for talented individuals to help grow its Arabic language program. Currently, we are seeking to fill 6 Arabic positions for the 2011-2012 school year with strong, qualified Arabic speakers. MCS offers applicants the opportunity to pursue teacher certification while teaching in the classroom. The … Continued

For years one of the Middle East’s hidden gems, the centuries-old city of Damascus in Syria is today claiming its share of the global cultural limelight. Thought to be one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, Damascus is rich in history, a famously vibrant place filled with ruins, mosques and bazaars. Its old town … Continued