A conservative group is now attacking Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV), with a new ad singling him out for having headed up a group for Arab-American supporters of Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential campaign. As Amanda Terkel reports, the West Virginia Conservative Foundation’s new ad shows video of Rahall, with scary-sounding music in the background. … Continued
A poll of Arab American voters completed just one month before the 2010 mid-term elections shows that they favour Democrats over Republicans by a wide margin. The poll also reveals the community divided in its assessment of President Barack Obama’s job performance, with pluralities satisfied with his handling of most major issues, except the economy … Continued
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy is proud to announce the awardees of our 2010 Capacity-Building and Programs for Arts, Culture & Youth grants. 11 grants, totaling $53,000, were made to Arab American organizations across the country. “The Arab American Heritage Council will be able to conduct a needs assessment study to help our organization … Continued
Arab American photographer Ameen Howrani, one of the most prolific photographers in Detroit, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was 69. “Howrani was more than a photographer,” said Warren David, publisher of Arab Detroit, “he was an artist who used the camera as his paint brush.” Howrani attended Brooks institute of Photography in … Continued
AMANPOUR: So we’re going to start now by talking to Peter Gadiel, whose son was killed on 9/11 in the World Trade Center. Let me ask you, Peter, should Americans fear Islam? PETER GADIEL, SON KILLED ON 9/11: Well, I’d like nothing better than to say that I was not afraid of Islam. I’d like … Continued
Dozens of senior Palestinians on Saturday backed President Mahmoud Abbas’ refusal to negotiate with Israel as long as it builds in West Bank settlements, dealing a new setback to troubled U.S. efforts to salvage peace talks. Israel refuses to extend a 10-month-old curb on settlement construction, while Abbas says there is no point in negotiating … Continued
Sharrafouni is the new recording by U.S.-based Syrian singer. This new effort aims to reach a wider audience. Although the traditional Syrian roots are still there, Zein Al-Jundi has jumped into the area of Arabic pop. Thankfully, she has stayed away from the cheesy keyboard sounds used by other artists in the genre. Instead, she … Continued
That he welcomed two complete strangers knocking on his door on a rainy Parisian summer day is yet one more testimonial to the late Professor Mohammed Arkoun’s kindness and humility. After being greeted on the threshold of their apartment by his lovely wife, we were introduced to him, his son and his grandson. It was … Continued
Lotfi Bouchnak’s exploration of varied genres has propelled him to international fame. Whether he sings malouf music, plays the oud or teams up with popular rap bands, Bouchnak continues to attract fans and win international awards. Born in 1954 in Tunis, Lotfi Bouchnak was a student of the late Ali Sriti. He first gained recognition … Continued
URGENT & Open Letter President Barack Hussein Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: Like so many others throughout the world, we find ourselves both hopeful and inspired. Your election is proof of America’s continued promise as a land of opportunity, equality, and freedom. Your presidency presents a … Continued
Amir Abo-Shaeer took only one day off from teaching when it was announced he had won a US$500,000 (Dh1.8million) “genius” grant this week for his pioneering work in using robotics to inspire high school students, particularly girls, to study science. The physics teacher, 38, said he was told two weeks ago about the award from … Continued
Government agents searched eight homes of a handful of activists in Chicago and Minneapolis this past week claiming that they were giving “material support to terrorism.” I don’t know the people whose homes were searched in Minneapolis but I do know one of the three people whose homes were targeted in Chicago. He is Hatem … Continued
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