With bold, messages on contemporary religious, social and political issues, young Muslim-Americans are stepping onto the stage and into the studio. These second-generation adults — once destined for research labs and business offices and subject to the high expectations of their foreign-born parents — now live in a 21st-century Muslim community that’s growing more open … Continued
Barack Obama: a. deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for pointing the world toward peace b. hardly deserves the Prize, since he has no concrete achievements yet to merit it. The right answer? Take your pick. In his brief remarks just hours after the Prize was announced, the president mentioned only one conflict that he has … Continued
Archaeological excavations at the northern part of Iz al-Din al-Qassam School near the ancient Roman Theater uncovered a Roman bath of 725 square meters including many platforms in Jableh city near Lattakia (Syrian Coast). The building walls were built of trimmed stones in which a stone well and sewing shop dating back to the Hellenistic … Continued
Called “Meet your Muslim neighbor,” open houses are to be held today at eight mosques in metro Detroit in an effort to help dispel stereotypes about Muslims. It’s believed to be the first time that local mosques have coordinated together on a one-day event to educate non Muslims about Islam. “When people hear the word … Continued
When newly arrived students from the Middle East express shock at the spaghetti straps and short skirts worn by some classmates at an Oak Lawn high school, teacher Rahaf Othman explains just how casually American teenagers tend to dress. Othman has a knack for communicating with immigrant Arab students because she is fluent in Arabic … Continued
The Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s leading civil rights activists, will speak at CAIR’s 15th annual banquet on October 24 in Arlington, Va. This year will commemorate the 15th anniversary of CAIR, with the theme, “Leading the Change: 15 Years of Service,” This year the vent will focus on CAIR’s unwavering commitment to … Continued
Lebanon’s election today to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in 57 years stems from its progress toward political stability and brings a moderate Arab voice to the panel, diplomats said. “It is a symbol that Lebanon has overcome the civil war and is rebuilding its institutions and its presence abroad,” French … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination (ADC) offers its most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Kareem Shora, ADC National Executive Director, for his ten years of exceptional service to ADC and to the Arab-American community. Shora, who earlier this year was sworn-in by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), … Continued
On June 22, two students from La Quinta High School stepped onto the campus of California State University, San Bernardino to begin a six-week program focusing on all things Arabic. Sophomore Kimberly Lopez and junior Claudia Leon decided to apply for the 2009 Summer Intensive Arabic Language Program after being encouraged by their foreign language … Continued
Not only are Muslims coming — but they want to take over America! At least that’s what four Republican Members of Congress alleged today. Representatives John Shadegg (Ariz.), Paul Broun (Ga.), Trent Franks (Ariz.) and Sue Myrick (N.C.) are alarmed because they found Muslims trying to lobby Congress. Can you believe that? Muslims-Americans actually want … Continued
ACCESS is saying farewell to Taleb Salhab, director of the National Network for Arab American Communities. Next month he’ll take the helm of the Peace and Security program at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) in New York City. Salhab’s duties will include managing the development and direction of the program as well as refining its … Continued
She enjoys apple picking at the local farm, taking trips to the ocean for her favorite lobster, and chatting with loved ones about history, politics, and sports. If you ask her how she does it, she’ll reply “I just keep moving”. At 109 years-old, Rose Haddad is living the dream of many—that of a fulfilling … Continued
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