Author Archives: Arab America

CNN International is to start broadcasting live daily news programming from a new broadcast facility in Abu Dhabi. This landmark move signals the global network’s commitment to the Middle East and marks CNN’s first regularly scheduled daily live show from the region. CNN’s announcement is part of Abu Dhabi’s plans to establish a regional multi-media … Continued

The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) condemns the racist nature of Senator John McCain’s campaign for president and demands that an immediate end be put to defaming Arab Americans and American Muslims. “Not surprisingly, campaign rallies for Senator McCain have taken on the hateful tone of his campaign advertisements,” said AAPAC President Osama Siblani, … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is now recruiting law students as Legal Associates for Summer 2009. Please circulate this announcement to law students who might be interested. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2008. 1L students can mail or email their completed applications by January 12, 2009 in order to accommodate for the receipt … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is dismayed with comments from Republican Presidential nominee Senator John McCain this past Friday October 10. ADC has confirmed several media accounts indicating that while campaigning in Minnesota on Friday during a town hall-style political rally, McCain passed the microphone to a woman who said, “I can’t trust Obama. I … Continued

The long-abandoned building at 5770 John R looked like thousands of other abandoned buildings in Detroit. Graffiti and weeds gradually covered its broken facade. The front door remained locked, but the side door was open, so anyone could go in and do whatever they wanted. Yet this building was different than thousands of other decaying, … Continued

Oh, the stories they tell! Six Arab American authors, writing from diverse locations and perspectives, will be honored with the Arab American National Museum’s 2007 Arab American Book Award in an invitation-only ceremony set for Saturday, November 1 at the AANM. The winners are: Winner – Fiction Remember Me to Lebanon: Stories of Lebanese Women … Continued

Dr. James Zogby says, “Enough is enough!” We are disturbed by the degree to which ‘Arab’ has become the metaphorical mud to sling against your opponent. This week, for example the Republican Jewish Coalition released a document in which they use the term Pro-Arab as a pejorative accusation. For his part, Rush Limbaugh has joined … Continued

At 9:00 a.m. on October 11, 1985, a bomb exploded at the Santa Ana, California, office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). The powerful pipe bomb that killed Alexander Michel Odeh, ADC Western Regional Director, as he unlocked and opened his office door, tore through his body and blew out office windows, injuring passersby on … Continued

The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is seeking artistic presentations and proposals for panels and papers for its 2009 DIWAN: A Forum for the Arts, as it builds on the great success of the 2006 and 2007 gatherings. The 2009 conference will be held at the AANM in Dearborn, Michigan March 26-29, 2009. Topics include: … Continued

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship honoring the life and work of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks. This year’s awardee of the annual $1,000 CAIR “Rosa Parks Civil Liberties Scholarship” will be announced at CAIR’s annual dinner in Arlington, Va., on November 23. Applicants must be enrolled in, … Continued

Arab Detroit hosts the sixth annual educational workshop, “Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans: Arabophobia in America, Myth or Realty,” Thursday, October 23rd, from 8:30am-2:00pm, at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Fairlane Center, 1900 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, Michigan. Arabophobia has been prevalent in Western culture since the Crusades. For centuries the Arab has played the role … Continued

ADC Michigan is pleased to announce that its 10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Scholarship Reception will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 (location TBA). As the only program of its kind in Michigan that works to bring together the Arab and African American communities, ADC hopes to continue to expand the … Continued