The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that the 2009 ADC Annual Activist Award will be presented to Mr. Ibrahim Dayeh, Vice President of ADC San Diego Chapter at the upcoming ADC National Convention. The ADC Activist award is presented annually to an ADC member who demonstrates leadership, dedication and commitment to ADC … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that earlier today at a ceremony held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano swore-in ADC National Executive Director Kareem Shora as a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). HSAC members, limited by charter to no more than 21, are appointed by the … Continued
Muslim Americans in metro Detroit said they were pleased with President Barack Obama’s speech on Islam today in Egypt, in which he praised the contributions of Muslims living in the U.S. “I think Obama has closed the gap between the Muslim world and America,” said Ned Fawaz, 69, of Dearborn. “He has brought people together.” … Continued
In opening a bold overture to the Islamic world on Thursday, President Obama confronted frictions between Muslims and the West, but he reserved some of his bluntest words for Israel, as he expressed sympathy for the Palestinians and what he called the “daily humiliations, large and small, that come with occupation.” While Mr. Obama emphasized … Continued
A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group called President Obama’s historic address to the Muslim world today in Cairo “comprehensive, balanced and forthright” and said it may help reverse the deterioration in relations between the United States and Muslim-majority nations. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) hosted a live viewing this morning of … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee commends remarks delivered by the President of the United States in a historic speech on U.S. relations with the Arab and Muslim World this morning in Cairo. The President, who had made a commitment as a candidate, to deliver an important address to the people of the Arab and Muslim world … Continued
As an Arab American, I had to overcome my first emotional reaction to President Obama’s speech in order to be able to analyze it from a rational, critical perspective. My first reactions were awe that an American president was speaking these words. This was a speech that was light years away from the hateful rhetoric … Continued
Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a “new beginning between the United States and Muslims” Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East. “This cycle of suspicion and discord must end,” Obama said in a … Continued
Below, the full text of President Obama’s speech in Cairo, Egypt, titled “A New Beginning.” I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University … Continued
Young people climbed up the old marble columns of the hall for a better look at the band. The audience – including girls in headscarves – danced around the gilded balconies to oriental, hip-hop and jazz moves. A jazz festival may seem a little out of place in this remote Algerian town battered by social … Continued
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
The Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO)—Michigan is scheduled to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, 4335 Maple Street, to address members of the media on community reaction to President Barack Obama’s highly-anticipated speech to the Muslim and Arab worlds. Obama is expected to speak broadly to … Continued
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