A coalition* of major national Islamic organizations today announced that it is considering suspending outreach relations with the FBI, citing recent incidents in which American mosques and Muslim groups have been targeted. In a statement, the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), said: Muslim communities throughout the United States have made significant … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that Ambassador Houda Ezra Ebrahim Nonoo and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain will be hosting a dinner reception to kick off the ADC National Convention this year. The reception will take place on Friday, June 12 from 6-9pm at the Embassy of the Kingdom … Continued
Lebanon has opened its first embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus five months after the neighbours set up diplomatic ties following decades of turbulence. Lebanese charge d’affaires Rami Mortada raised his country’s distinctive cedar flag over the building in Abu Remmaneh. The diplomatic deal in October ended a 60-year impasse since independence was gained from … Continued
Arab in America, a short film that parodies the real-life experiences of American filmmaker Nabil Abou-Harb, 24, whose name has posed challenges for him when seeking jobs, is the grand prize winner of this year’s “One Nation, Many Voices” online short film contest. Nearly 26,000 votes were cast for the 150 four- to five-minute-long entries … Continued
Father George Shalhoub, pastor of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, and his wife Nouhad are saddened to inform the Arab American community of the falling asleep in the Lord of their son-in-law Jason Zogaib. Jason Zogaib, age 35, of Ann Arbor, Michigan died on March 13, 2009 after a courageous 2 year fight against leukemia. … Continued
A delegation of local Arab Americans organized by the Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO) will meet with Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, emir of Qatar, on Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the nation’s capital of Doha. The community leaders said they are going to pay tribute to the emir and the country for frequent … Continued
Today the ADC-Research Institute (ADC-RI) released Issue Paper 32 “The Aftermath of the War on Gaza and the Israeli Elections: Problems and Prospects Facing Palestinian/Israeli Peace”. This issue paper is part of a number of issue papers on topical issues published by ADC-RI. Issue Paper 32 discusses the 22-day war on Gaza and its effect … Continued
A Muslim woman was asked to leave her place in line at a credit union in Southern Maryland and be served in a back room because the head scarf she wore for religious reasons violated the institution’s “no hats, hoods or sunglasses” policy, the woman said yesterday. The incident at the Navy Federal Credit Union … Continued
Prepare to celebrate the ancient art form of bellydancing as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) welcomes the Bellydance Superstars, an American dance troupe, to the stage for one performance on Sun., Mar. 29 at 3 p.m. In addition, international performer and instructor Lana Mini of Detroit Bellydance will lead a free bellydance workshop and demonstration … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the Department of Justice (DOJ) for releasing two previously undisclosed Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memoranda and seven previously undisclosed opinions. These documents revealed the propositions taken and advanced by the former Administration, most particularly the troubling propositions that Constitutional rights can be set aside. ADC welcomes Attorney General … Continued
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday he would visit the Holy Land from May 8-15 in the first papal trip to the area since 2000. The visit would be the second official trip by a pope to Israel. Announcing the dates of the long-planned pilgrimage, the pope said he would go to sites Jesus visited and … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) offers its sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Marwan Burgan. Marwan was a longtime member of ADC and a highly respected leader in the Arab American community. During his life, he accomplished some much on behalf of the community and he continued to be active until the very last … Continued
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