American Muslims in the US state of Virginia who were due to leave for Haj missed their flight to Saudi Arabia because customs officials seized their passports. The group, a total of 17, found it had to delay its journey to Jeddah after a UPS package containing pilgrims’ travel documents was seized by US Customs … Continued
A small group of Brooklyn women is bridging their cultural differences one book at a time. The Muslim and non-Muslim women are uniting through literature, discussing both reading and life in a unique book club. “We would say hello to people, but we just didn’t have meaningful conversations,” the group’s founder, Barbara Cassidy, said of … Continued
The so-called “ground zero mosque controversy” is not an isolated event. It is one of many incidents in the last decade that signal how Islam is perceived as un-American and even anti-American. According to the FBI, hate crimes against Arabs and Muslims multiplied by 1600% from 2000 to 2001. These hate crimes continue today—recently a … Continued
Sem-it-ic (adjective): Of or pertaining to Shem or his descendants; belonging to that division of the race which includes the Arabs, Jews, and related races. Helen Thomas is far more than a renowned author, celebrated civil rights leader, and award-winning journalist. She is also a Semite. While many Americans are unaware of her ancestry, the … Continued
What began in September as hope for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine has fizzled. Palestinians will not negotiate while Israel builds settlements on the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, which in international law are occupied territory; Israel will not extend the “moratorium” on construction, during which Israel continued to build settlements and … Continued
The Palestinian Authority wants to mobilize Palestinians living in the United States and Europe to campaign politically for the national cause, building a counterpart to the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel lobbies. The idea was raised at the first-ever Conference of Arab Expatriates, which ended in Cairo on Sunday. Aimed at establishing … Continued
The “What it means to me to be Arab American” art exhibit continues through Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at the Duderstadt Center Gallery on the North Campus of the University of Michigan. Organized by a student group within the course, “Introduction to Arab American Studies” with Professor Nadine Naber, the exhibit features photographs and artwork … Continued
In a stunning gold and black dress and the highest heels you’ve probably ever seen, Hollywood ‘A’ lister Salma Hayek struts across the red carpet. “I really like it, and I take it very seriously,” she tells reporters straining over the barrier for a comment about her role as a judge at this film festival. … Continued
Bellydance Superstars will make their first visit to Kalamazoo Wednesday with “Bombay Bellywood,” a mix of American fusion, Arab and Indian dancing. Middle Eastern female folk dance became a sensation in the U.S. in 1893. Entertainment entrepreneur Sol Bloom brought the dance to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, calling it “dance du ventre” (“belly dance” … Continued
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today filed a lawsuit at the US District Court of Oklahoma saying that an anti-Islam (Sharia ban) state ballot measure passed in November 2 election violates the U.S. Constitution. The ballot measure 755 prohibits Okalhoma courts from considering Islamic Sharia law when deciding cases. In the … Continued
In just its second year, the recent American Muslim Consumer Conference made exceptional strides in highlighting not only how substantially underserved the Muslim market in the United States is, but also the tremendous and tangible value that it represents to a variety of brands. The Conference hosted diverse participants and attendees; from mainstream consumer brands … Continued
My Italian, Roman Catholic forefathers came to this country in the early 20th century and were proud to be Americans. My parents gave me an immense love of America andMy Italian, Roman Catholic forefathers came to this country in the early 20th century and were proud to be Americans. My parents gave me an immense … Continued
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