Author Archives: Arab America

He Captures a Jewel with a Brush – Expecting Nothing in Return When selecting stories, our normal protocol for Your Community Voice is to profile someone who lives in our community. But this time we’re stretching the rule ever so slightly to tell the story of Harout Bastjian. Because few of us would go beyond … Continued

Muslim representatives are in Rome this week to begin two days of talks with Vatican officials that they hope will lead to a milestone Catholic-Islamic meeting. The talks, to begin on Tuesday, will see five Muslim leaders and five Vatican representatives come together to discuss the plans for a larger meeting later on this year, … Continued

Dr. Farouck Obeid, a longtime activist and leader in the Detroit Arab American and Syrian community died early Saturday after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. “Those of us who knew Farouck were enriched by his knowledge, his teaching, his humor, and his larger-than life personality” said Dr. Nabil Khoury, President … Continued

ADC Michigan is pleased to announce that the construction of the landmark American-Arab Center for Civil & Human Rights (ACCHR), a project of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, is well underway. The foundation has been set, the framework is being assembled, and the bricks are being placed. Once completed, the 10,000 square foot, two story state-of-the … Continued

ADC Michigan is currently seeking a Development and Marketing Coordinator to oversee the project affairs of the American-Arab Center for Civil & Human Rights (ACCHR), which a project of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. T he Development and Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for researching and writing grants, coordinating marketing plans, assisting with fundraising, and developing … Continued

As Arwa Hamad strolls a new Wal-Mart, an eight-foot display of olive oil stops her in her tracks. “Oh, wow,” she says, marveling at the sight of so many gallons of Lebanese extra virgin. “We could go through one of these in a week in my house.” Around the corner, row upon row of gallon … Continued

The La Shish restaurant chain, which helped popularize Middle Eastern cuisine in metro Detroit, went out of business Saturday night — the victim of bad publicity involving its fugitive owner, Talal Chahine, whom federal prosecutors linked to terrorism. “It’s a real tragedy,” the chain’s lawyer, Robert Forrest of Detroit, said Sunday. He said the closure … Continued

International Singer-Songwriter Chantal Chamandy’s new public television special, “Chantal Live at the Pyramids” launches nationally on Sunday, March 2nd. For more information: www.chantalliveatthepyramids.com Chantal Live at The Pyramids Public Television National Schedule Arkansas KLTM El Dorado AR Sun 3/9/2008 9:00 PM California KVPT Fresno Visalia CA Sun 3/9/2008 2:30 PM KOCE Los Angeles CA Mon … Continued

Red carpet met sand last month at a soiree that not so long ago would have been unlikely in the desert city-state of Abu Dhabi. Hired models welcomed guests who spilled from Rolls-Royces. Cameras flashed as members of Abu Dhabi’s royal family took their seats before enormous white screens. The affair was the launch of … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to present a special performance by international singer and songwriter Chantal Chamandy at this year’s 2008 National Convention, “Securing the Principles of Liberty” which will be held June 12-15 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. Exclusive to the purchase of full Convention packages is a special … Continued

Maples Elementary School and the City of Dearborn have been chosen to be featured in the book “Children of the U.S.A.” published by the Global Fund for Children. “Children of the U.S.A.” visits fifty- one cities—one in each state, as well as our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., celebrating the diversity of children. Dearborn was chosen … Continued

The deadline for the Premium Early Bird Convention registration of $295 is Saturday, March 1. The 2008 ADC Annual National Convention, “Securing the Principles of Liberty,” will be held June 12-15 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. The Annual National Convention is the largest annual gathering of Arab Americans in our nation’s capital … Continued