Since 1981, over 400 students have participated in the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committees’s (ADC) Anthony Shadid Intern Program. Students from all over the country gather at the National Headquarters in Washington, DC each year to gain first-hand experience and knowledge about ADC issues and campaigns. ADC is an Arab-American grassroots civil rights organization. It was founded … Continued
The Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists, has been released and available immediately. The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the … Continued
ADC Michigan’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program began nine years ago. ADC believed it was important to implement a program which would not only honor one of our nation’s greatest civil rights leaders but also carry his message to the Arab and Chaldean communities in metro Detroit. Thus was born a program that … Continued
The Arab American Scholarship Foundation of the Lebanese American Heritage Club (AASF-LAHC) is proud to announce the official opening of the 2008 AASF program. A 501 c (3), the AASF-LAHC provides over 60 scholarships annually to deserving Arab American students of high academic distinction. In order to apply, students MUST submit their initial application online … Continued
GUILTY: Hollywood’s Verdict on Arabs After 9/11, will be released on February 11th. Written by internationally acclaimed author, professor and media critic, Dr. Jack Shaheen. The book looks at Hollywood’s obsession with bad Arabs and murderous Muslims post 9/11. Guilty: Hollywood’s Verdict on Arabs After 9/11 is a social study on the relationship between racism … Continued
ADC Michigan extends its farewell and best wishes to Deputy Director Rana Abbas, who will leave the organization on January 14, 2008 to co-head Global Linguistic Solutions (GLS) in Michigan. GLS is a joint venture between DynCorp International (DI) and McNeil Technologies (McNeil) that aims to bring extensive experience in the deployment and sustainment of … Continued
The ACCESS Board of Directors officially appointed Hassan Jaber executive director of the organization effective December 17, 2007. Mr. Jaber, who was formally chief operating officer, was appointed acting executive director in September 2007 after co-founder and Executive Director, Ismael Ahmed resigned to lead the State of Michigan Department of Human Services. “Hassan’s unique mix … Continued
Resolution Urging More Specific Ethnic Identification Choices in the 2010 Census WHEREAS, the decennial census form has required respondents to choose from a narrow range or ethnic identification choices; and WHEREAS, the decennial census short form has grouped ethnic histories together overbroadly, forcing people of Iranian, Greek, Polish, British, Russian, Mexican and similar backgrounds into … Continued
Dearborn will soon be home to a brand new Wal-Mart Supercenter. The store will be located on Mercury Rd. in Dearborn and will open its doors in March 2008. The general manager of the store, along with Wal-Mart human resources staff will be taking applications and interviewing thru February 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 … Continued
The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) announced today that award-winning Washington Post correspondent Anthony Shadid has been appointed as its first resident fellow for the 2007-08 academic year. He is also the first “writer-in-residence” at IFI, a post that will be conferred on … Continued
Comerica/Ford Global Thursdays C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band New Orleans Zydeco –C.J. is the son of the great King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier – the first Creole musician ever to win a Grammy Award. Clifton taught C.J. how to front a world-class touring band and when Clifton died, C.J. stepped up. Get … Continued
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