A US-based pizza retailers is planning to more than double its number of stores in the UAE under a new deal signed with local partner Ghassan Wehbe. Round Table Pizza, an American pizza restaurant icon, has inked a long-term development agreement to expand its UAE offering. Wehbe, who currently operates seven Round Table Pizza restaurants … Continued
The American-Arab Anti- Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the decision by the Obama Administration to release memoranda from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, during the Bush Administration, which authorized the use of torture, including waterboarding. The release of these memos today is another positive step in the direction of better understanding the dangerous … Continued
Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D., a cardiovascular surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, will receive ACCESS’ prestigious Arab American of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to individuals or organizations for their commitment and contribution to the development of their community on a local and national level. Charles W. Boustany … Continued
A Michigan Muslim organization said Thursday it has asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate complaints alleging the FBI is asking followers of the faith to spy on Islamic leaders and congregations. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan sent a letter last week to Holder after mosques and other groups reported members of … Continued
On April 22-24, Arab Americans from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. to discuss domestic policy issues facing our community. Topics to be addressed will include immigration reform, civil rights, civil liberties, access to human services and the power of national service programs. The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) is hosting … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the decision by the Obama Administration to address the current flaws in our immigration system. News reports this past week indicated that President Obama will publicly address his plans for immigration reform in May. Immigration reform affects all immigrant communities, and ADC is proud to be working with a … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to present a panel on “Pathways to Peace?” during the upcoming ADC Annual National Convention. This year’s convention, “From the Grassroots to the Nation’s Capital: Change for Our Future,” will be held from June 12 to 14, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. As one of … Continued
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) announces their new Community Outreach Web Page. Since its inception, CRCL has worked to help DHS establish and cement positive relationships with the public. Much of their focus is on communities that are particularly affected by DHS activities and the organizations … Continued
The Arab American National Museum is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd from 7-9pm. The event will examine the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln as it relates to equality, civil liberties and the Arab American community, as part of the celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. Following the screening of a … Continued
A press conference to announce ADC Michigan Regional Director, Imad Hamad, as the recipient of the “Reuniting the Children of Abraham” Peacemaker Award, will be held at the ADC Michigan Regional Office on Tuesday, April 14th. Brenda Naomi Rosenberg, President of the Pathways to Peace Foundation along with other representatives from the Pathways to Peace … Continued
Father George Shalhoub and St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Basicilica have announced holy week services for this week. The Easter week schedule is as follows: April 13 Monday, Bridegroom Service—7:00 pm. April 14 Tuesday, Bridegroom Service—7:00 pm April 15 Wednesday, Healing Service—7 pm; Reading of the 7 Gospels and 7 Epistles April 16 Thursday, Vesperal Liturgy … Continued
Homeland Insecurity: The Arab American and Muslim American Experience After 9/11 will be Released in August 2009. In the aftermath of 9/11, many Arab and Muslim Americans came under intense scrutiny by federal and local authorities, as well as their own neighbors, on the chance that they might know, support, or actually be terrorists. As … Continued
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