Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will hold wide-ranging talks with US President Barack Obama who begins his first Middle East trip today. Obama is expected to seek Arab backing for his bid to revive the Middle East peace process and repair strained ties with the Muslim world. Riyadh, where a large number … Continued
When President Barack Obama steps to the podium Thursday in Cairo to propose a new American partnership with the Muslim world, Arabs across the region will be waiting to hear what he has to say about Israel — as much as what he has to say about Islam. Although the White House says that Obama … Continued
A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy organization today released an open letter to President Obama and to the Muslim world offering specific policy recommendations for the president’s historic address in Cairo on June 4th. In the open letter, Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wrote in … Continued
On Saturday June 14, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) will host a dynamic panel discussion entitled, “Civil Rights in the Era of Hope and Change” as part of this year’s ADC Annual National Convention (http://www.adc.org/convention). The discussion will feature John Miller; FBI Assistant Director, Preetmohan Singh; American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Board member, and … Continued
ACCESS Staff and Board Members met with the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 to discuss the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), and other issues at our U.S./Canadian border. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from government, business, and nonprofits, started off with an update on … Continued
Say what you will about the recently exposed Bronx Terror Plot, but please, do not insult our intelligence (and your own) by weaving fantasy scenarios of how Islam is somehow to blame for criminalizing the terror suspects who were already career criminals long before their conversions — and who displayed only a rudimentary understanding of … Continued
A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today questioned the FBI’s tactics leading up to the arrest of four New York men for allegedly plotting to attack Jewish institutions in that state. Based on early reports of a foiled plot to bomb a synagogue and a Jewish community center and to shoot down … Continued
Washington U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds United States and Canadian citizens that new document requirements go into effect on June 1 for entry into United States at land or seaports. Travelers should apply for approved travel documents now, as it can take several weeks to receive a document that will comply with new requirements … Continued
The Arab world’s first Islamic pop music video channel “For the Youth” has a mission to spread the message that observant Muslims can also be modern and in touch with today’s world. “4shbab” – Arabic for “For the Youth” – shows this music video of a young Muslim man singing about the struggles of a … Continued
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today applauded efforts by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies that apparently thwarted an alleged plot to attack Jewish institutions in New York. Four men were arrested Wednesday for allegedly plotting to bomb a synagogue and a Jewish community center. The men also allegedly planned to shoot down … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee(ADC) is appalled by the alleged hate-motivated crime that took place earlier today against the Bronx Riverdale Temple and the Riverdale Jewish Center in New York City. An FBI press release earlier this evening indicated that four individuals attempted to set explosive devices at the Jewish houses of worship. ADC National Executive … Continued
Dr. Ali M. Safiedine, a Board Certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), recently received the highest recognition by his profession, Podiatrist of the Year. The Southeast Division of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) recognized him at the annual Great Lakes Conference in Troy, Michigan. “I am privileged and humbled to be presented with this … Continued
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