Author Archives: Arab America

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to present a panel on “US Foreign Policy in the Middle East” 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 … Continued

A newly elected board of directors composed of longtime executives will take the helm at Guardian Industries Corp. following the March 13 death of Bill Davidson, the Auburn Hills glass-maker’s chairman, CEO and owner. The board will be led by Russell Ebeid, president of Guardian Glass Group, as chairman. Also elected were Duane Faulkner, president … Continued

Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee welcomed the Obama Administration decision to seek a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. A stark reversal of policy toward the Council in comparison to the previous administration, the move sends an important message to the global community that the United States seeks to be a leader supporting … Continued

The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing human and social services throughout Southeastern Michigan, will host City of Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. at the joint meeting of its Board of Directors and Advisory Board on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. The board meeting is to be held at … Continued

Najwa Hadous was named ACCESS Employment & Training Director, after having served as Operations Manager since 2000. Throughout her 14 year career at ACCESS, Mrs. Hadous has held awide range of responsibilities within the Employment and Training Department, including supervising and managing day-to-day department functions, supervising staff, and monitoring program performance. She is a certified … Continued

A new book by Dr. Nasser M. Isleem aims to promote knowledge and understanding through increased awareness of some of the deep-seated values, traditions and beliefs transmitted through Palestinian language and culture. Popular Proverbs: An Entrance to Palestinian Culture is an exploration of over one thousand proverbs, sayings and aphorisms that provide an important reflection … Continued

Weapons which lay devastating waste to civilian populations and infrastructure are not uncommon in the Middle East. In 2006, Israel used Cluster Bombs during its attacks on Lebanon leaving millions of unexploded ordinances across southern Lebanon which have claimed many lives in the months and years since the end of the war. The United States … Continued

Since the Kennedy Administration in the early 1960s many policies and initiatives have changed from President to President, but one thing has been consistent; the watchful eye of Arab-American Journalist Helen Thomas who broke all barriers for female journalists. As a central figure in the White House Press corps, and the current Dean, Helen Thomas … Continued

Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed multiple administrative complaints with the US Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), requesting investigations into the activities of organizations claiming tax-exempt status under section 501(C)3 of the US Tax Code yet allegedly raising funds for the development of illegal settlements in the occupied West … Continued