Author Archives: Arab America

From June 23 -July 31, 2008, The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit is offering two programs for three weeks: Global Journeys Summer Day Camp for children ages 7-13 and the International Youth Leadership Program for ages 14 & up. Both programs will focus on preparing the kids to become AMBASSADORS OF PEACE and CITIZENS OF … Continued

Applications for the Arab American Institute’s summer/fall paid Field Organizing Internships are available now! This is a great opportunity for rising juniors, seniors, grad students or recent graduates who are interested in community organizing, voter mobilization and giving voice to issues Arab Americans care about this election year. Interns will be provided with extensive preparation … Continued

H.R.H. Prince Saud Al-Faisal Bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will address the 3rd annual U.S Arab-Economic Forum, May 7-9, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Appointed in 1975, Prince Saud is among the longest serving foreign ministers in the world and has been a prominent figure in the international … Continued

Imam Hassan Qazwini, spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of America, has returned from a three-week trip to Iraq. Imam Qazwini visited the shrine of the great Imams, Imam Ali in Najaf and Imam Husayn in Karbala. Imam Qazwini also met with various community and religious leaders in Iraq, including Grand Ayatullah Sayed Ali Al-Sistani. … Continued

Morocco is probably best-known to American travelers for cities like Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech. But this country in the northwest corner of Africa is actually a place of dramatic variety. On a two-week or even one-week visit, it’s feasible to fit in a trip to a major city or two, in addition to exploring rural … Continued

The legendary Lebanese vocalist, Walid Toufic will perform at the MGM Grand Detroit on Sunday April 24, 2008 at 7:30pm. He will be joined by the Iraqi songstress, Shatha Hassoun and by Comedian Elie Ayoub. The concert is being promoted by Luxury Live Productions and is presented by Luxury Limousine and the MGM Grand Detroit. … Continued

Yale University Library and the Near East Collection has launched the Ibn Khaldun Exhibition from April to May 2008. bn Khaldun, ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad al-Hardrami al-Ishbili (1332-1406), was born in Tunis on 1 Ramadan, 732 H (27 May, 1332 CE). His ancestors migrated from Hadramawt in southern Arabia to al-Andalus (Andalusia, southern Spain) in … Continued

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan awarded a grant of $150,000 over two years to the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a non profit organization, for support for refugee acculturation outreach services. ACC’s Community and Family Strengthening and Integration Project will target the Metro Detroit Arab and Chaldean population. The project will consist of … Continued

The American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights Foundation, or AAPER Foundation will launch the Five For Palestine.com in Michigan on Sunday, April 13th (4:30pm) at the Ramallah Club of Detroit, 27484 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland MI 48185. “In the coming months, we will be traveling around the country giving educational presentations about Palestine, seeking to … Continued

Growing up in Dearborn, Zeinab Chami often was tempted by ads for Col. Sanders’ original recipe, the finger-lickin’ meal sold by fast-food giant KFC. Advertisement However, Chami was an observant Muslim, and the restaurant’s chicken was not halal, meaning it wasn’t prepared according to Islamic law. Her choices usually were limited to what her immigrant … Continued

A ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 26, to dedicate two new SMART vans that will serve Dearborn senior citizens, and the launch of southeast Michigan’s first bilingual transportation services program. The ceremony took place at Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The two new vans are lift-equipped to serve the needs of wheelchair … Continued

I had always wondered what it felt like to be a person who, virtually single handedly, made a monumental difference in our world. To find the answer, I decided to talk to Ralph Nader, who is one such person. What I learned was that the positive changes he has brought about in the United States … Continued