Author Archives: Arab America

Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, a major Islamic leader in the U.S. who led thousands of African-American Muslims to orthodox Islam, died today at his Illinois home, his family said in a statement confirming earlier reports. He was 74. Born and raised in Hamtramck, Mohammed, also known as Imam W.D. Mohammed, was the son of Nation … Continued

Rose Khalifa, RN,BSN, founder/ president of the National Arab American Nurses Association was recently honored by the University of Calgary-Qatar during International Nurses Week in a tribute to nurses who have made extraordinary contributions and have distinguished themselves and their professions. Khalifa has spent countless years in the medical profession and is also the executive … Continued

The University Musical Society (UMS) launches their”Performing Arts of the Arab World” series on October 4, 2008, with a Tribute to Munir Bashir and the Baghdad Conservatory of Music. This performance will be an outstanding celebration of the Oud and features Omar Bashir (the son of Munir), Farida and the Iraqi Maqam Ensembel and Rahim … Continued

The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) is proud to announce their 10th International Conference, “A Decade of Seeking Peace: Pursuing Hope, Security and Human Dignity.” The conference will take place on October 24-25, 2008 at the National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016 The annual Awards Banquet will take place at … Continued

While the political focus has been on the Democrats and Republicans the last two weeks, independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader isn’t shrinking away from the race. He’ll be in Minneapolis tonight to hold a rally geared toward opening up the debates to all the presidential candidates. And he’ll travel to Lansing and Detroit on Sunday … Continued

Registration is now open for Arab Detroit’s sixth annual educational workshop, “Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans: Arabophobia in America: Myth or Realty” Arabophobia has been a part of Western culture since the Crusades. For centuries, the Arab has played the role of the greedy oil rich sheik, the villain or the seducer of women, … Continued

An international conference exploring U.S. policy an its relationship to the Palestinian issue will take place at the First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Michigan from September 25-27, 2008. Peace, Palestine and U.S. Policy 1948-2008 will provide education and dialogue on the conflict in Palestine-Israel featuring internationally acclaimed speakers, educational workshops and films. “This conference is … Continued

The month of Ramadan is a month of unity, divine blessings, and is a time for the world to unite on the principles of peace and good will. This month is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is one of the most important months of the Islamic year. During Ramadan, Muslims around the … Continued

MEZZA IN MINNEAPOLIS WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED Donations will be Collected to Aid Victims of Hurricane Gustav in Honor of Charles Boustany In spite of a truncated Republican National Convention due to Hurricane Gustav, organizations here in Minneapolis are going ahead with the tributes and events planned for this week. The Arab American Institute … Continued

Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has chosen a Detroit attorney to coordinate outreach to Michigan’s Arab-American and American-Muslim communities. Rashida Tlaib, 32, who was elected earlier this month as the Democratic candidate for state representative of southwest Detroit, will be in charge of mobilizing the state’s Middle Eastern and Muslim population. Michigan has the highest concentration … Continued

The Muslim Center of Detroit welcomes the Ministry of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed for the annual Islamic Convention and cordially invites you to the opening of the the Building Islam in Detroit exhibition. Building Islam in Detroit is a research project that documents the growth of mosques and Muslim communities in greater Detroit over the … Continued

This week, more than forty Arab Americans are participating as delegates and members of standing committees to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Dr. James Zogby, Convener of the Democratic National Ethnic Coordinating Council (DNECC), and a number of key Arab American delegates to the DNCC will discuss the role of Arab Americans in the … Continued