The American- Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that His Excellency Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, the Archbishop of Jerusalem, is a confirmed featured speaker during the 2009 ADC Annual National Convention. Archbishop Capucci is one of the foremost leaders regardless of faith advocating for human rights in the world today. In 1965, Hilarion Capucci … Continued
The Mossawa Center, the advocacy center for the Arab minority in Israel, in continuing its US advocacy tour, met with Arab American Civil Society groups as part of the Center’s efforts to build relations with US civil society and disapora in finding new ways of copperation. Mossawa met with various groups including the Arab American … Continued
Pope Benedict XVI turned 82 on Thursday, and on Sunday he’ll mark the fourth anniversary of his election to the papacy — in American argot, what we might call the end of his first term. Media outlets have prepared analyses to mark the occasion, most of which collect predictable commentary from the usual suspects (my … 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. … Continued
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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