Author Archives: Arab America

This summer, history was made at the Port of Oakland when the Israeli-owned shipping company Zim was stopped from unloading its goods for four straight days. The blockade was a catalyst for cities all over the U.S. and across the globe in the ever-growing BDS movement to resist Zionism and end Israeli apartheid. The military … Continued

<iframe width=”519″ height=”291″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/ymweKAmoQ5c” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> There is a piano that continues to survive alongside the Palestinians in besieged Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus. Earlier this year the piano appeared in the above YouTube video; it was the first time I learned of its existence. A favorite musical instrument, my ears were absorbed and my … Continued

A rainbow “peace” flag waved in the background as more than 20 students held up signs that read “Arabs, Muslims and Jews refuse to be enemies!” outside of Stamp Student Union’s main entrance Tuesday morning. “We are fully aware that there are many forces — both political and social that threatens to sever those ties,” … Continued

‘Hijack’ is a contentious word to use when speaking about Arab American culture, but it’s exactly what Rachid Moukhabir says has happened to his culture worldwide – and he’s combatting that unfortunate view with a new magazine called ‘Zarah’ that highlights the positives of Arab American culture in Revere and the entire area. “I’m so … Continued

Typically news stories about American politicians and the Muslim community run along the lines of: “Republican Official Demonizes Muslims.” For example, recently we were treated to Oklahoma Republican State representative John Bennett calling Muslim Americans a “cancer” that must be cut of America. And over the last few years we have seen Republican officials fan … Continued

It is not just about the award winners. It’s about everyone who helps to make the community a better place. That was the theme echoed on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 15, by the award winners honored at the Arab American Heritage Council’s annual “Ensure the Legacy” dinner and awards banquet. The honorees included the … Continued

Popular reports on early 20th century recordings often use words such as ‘lost’, ‘forgotten’, or others that cloak the music in mystery to describe them. One might question such behaviour, however, as the recordings in question are likely to be well-known among specialists, and can argue they are no more ‘lost’ than, for instance, aspects … Continued

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is seeking to advance a new Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative that would forestall the Palestinians’ application to the UN Security Council to mandate an end to the occupation. To this end, senior Israeli officials say, Kerry has asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whether he would be willing to resume negotiations … Continued

On Friday, October 10, 2014, Arab-American Civil Rights League held its 3rd Annual Fight for Justice Gala and Dinner. The sold-out event drew over 800 guests on a night in which a special tribute and passing of the “Dean of the House” title was transferred from Congressman John Dingell to Congressman John Conyers, the latter … Continued

A local chapter of a Muslim advocacy group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday asking the U.S. Department of State to process a passport application of a Yemeni-American from Wayne County the group claims has been pending for more than a year. According to the lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Michigan in U.S. District … Continued

In the latest edition of “Axis of Evil” politics Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued to the United Nations on September 29th that “Hamas is ISIS, ISIS is Hamas,” and that they are following the path blazed by Iran 35 years ago. The Prime Minister in the process exposed the mutual relationship between Zionism and … Continued