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U.S. Census Bureau Offers Language Assistance Services to Help Arab Americans Complete the 2010 Census Form

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The Census Bureau has launched the 2010 Census Language Assistance Program to help residents in the Arab-American community complete their English-language census form. Building on the success of the Census 2000 Language Assistance Program, the Census Bureau is offering several resources to help each community achieve an accurate 2010 Census count. The Language Assistance Program … Continued

Arab Olympic Skier: Lebanon’s Not Just Sand and Desert

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When Olympic skier Chirine Njeim tells people she’s from Lebanon, they often laugh in disbelief. Now at the Vancouver Winter Games, and competing alongside two other athletes from her home country, Njeim still has to convince people she’s telling the truth. “A coach from another country asked me in the elevator the other day where … Continued

New DIA Gallery Engages Public with Muslim World

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This Sunday, February 28th marks the public opening of the newly established Islamic gallery at the Detroit Institute of Arts. With the displayed Islamic art pieces in acquisition by the DIA for over 100 years, the elaborate gallery has been a long awaited arrival. While there is certainly appreciation felt by avid art followers, Detroit’s … Continued

Is Arabic a Dying Language?

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Last fall, only five new students enrolled in the Arabic language and literature program at the United Arab Emirates University, the lowest number in the school’s 34-year history. The figure speaks volumes about one of the nation’s existential fears: that the Arabic language is slowly dying out in this corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Arabic … Continued

CAIR: Double Standard on ‘Terror’ Counterproductive, Offensive Attack on Texas IRS Office Not Called ‘Terrorism,’ Despite Fitting Definition

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with other national Muslim organizations, today held a news conference in Washington, D.C., to express concerns over a perceived double standard on the use of the label “terrorism” as it relates to acts of political violence committed by people who are not Muslims. CAIR’s news conference was prompted … Continued

Mona Zaki to Appear on Oprah

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March is going to be a great, unforgettable month for Egyptian actress Mona Zaki because that’s when she will be meeting Oprah and appearing on her show. Mona will be the first Arab artist to appear on the show and she can’t wait! Mona’s latest was a movie called “Wlad El Aam” that she did … Continued

Halal Meals on Wheels Offered in Parts of Wayne County

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Mariam Wehbe lives alone and can no longer stand on her feet to prepare her meals. A devout Muslim, she needs to eat dishes that meet religious requirements, but her options are limited. That’s why Wehbe, 70, is glad to be part of Michigan’s first halal Meals on Wheels program. The program, which is also … Continued

Gaida’s Debut Album Levantine Indulgence Arrives March 21, 2010

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A mesmerizing collection that explores the tonal and imporvisational intersection of traditional Arabic music with American jazz. For streaming audio, visit www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/gaida. Gaida is a vocalist and composer working at the intersection of the New York Arab and improvised music scenes. Her compositions draw at once on classical Arabic song, Syrian folk traditions, and free … Continued

Music Video Bridges Arabic and Deaf Cultures Video Premiere and Panel Discussion Feb. 22, at Madonna University

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A unique music video produced in the Franciscan Studios at Madonna University transcends all language barriers to inspire, entertain and tug the heartstrings of people from many cultures simultaneously. Featuring Tunisian-born singer/songwriter Ridha Ibrahim and Madonna University sign language student Kaitlyn Mann, Kan Ya Makan or Once Upon a Time will premiere at Madonna University, … Continued

Arab-American Journalists Launch Simultaneous Radio Broadcast

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It is not unusual for two Arab Americans to spend an hour talking freely about current political issues, but veteran journalists Ray Hanania and Laila Alhusinni have taken it to a whole new level. On February 12, Hanania and Alhusinni launched the radio talk show Radio Baladi simultaneously from two American cities. Jointly hosted between … Continued

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