News Archives - Page 381 of 445

A Letter From A Concerned Arab American Regarding Helen Thomas

Aug 1, 2010

I am disappointed, but certainly not surprised, that the Jewish leadership and community find fault that the Arab American National(...)

Helen Thomas Statue Campaign Stirs Controversy

Jul 29, 2010

The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn has launched a fund-raising drive to pay for a statue of legendary journalist(...)

Metro Detroit Band to Aid in Arab American Community Enrichment Center Fundraiser at Sahara Fest

Jul 27, 2010

Amid the sizzle of the shawarmas and falafel sandwiches, the sparkle of jewelry, the colorful Middle-Eastern raiment and the beauty(...)

US Ambassador James Akins —Visionary and ‘Arabist’— Dies

Jul 27, 2010

James Akins, the ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, died suddenly of a heart(...)

New York Mosque Initiative Sheds Light on Post 9-11 Islamophobia

Jul 21, 2010

A highly contentious plan to build a 13-story mosque in New York City has garnered its fare share of attention(...)

Some Gaza Women Smolder Over Hamas' Water-pipe Ban

Jul 20, 2010

There are few pleasures left for Gaza's 1.5 million people, squeezed by both a blockade and Hamas efforts to impose(...)

Arab Americans Frustrated in Wake of Nasr, Thomas Firings

Jul 14, 2010

If you search “Anchors & Reporters” on CNN’s website, you can still catch a glimpse of a smiling Octavia Nasr(...)

World Cup 2010: Arab World Seeking Greater Influence

Jul 9, 2010

When Algeria exited the World Cup at the hands of USA in the first round, they weren't just contributing to(...)

Miss USA Rima Fakih Comes Home to Michigan

Jul 9, 2010

Since winning the title of Miss USA, Rima Fakih of Dearborn has chatted with heads of state, played touch football(...)

Wayne State University Receives $2.6 Million Grant to Investigate Stress Resiliency of Iraqi Refugees

Jul 7, 2010

Using a five-year, $2,641,244 grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health, Bengt Arnetz, M.D., Ph.D.,(...)

The End of the World Cup: Arab Americans Reflect on a Pastime Favorite

Jul 7, 2010

If you drive down to Dearborn’s Warren Avenue around World Cup time, you might not recognize your destination at first(...)

ADC President Invited by Senate Leadership to Discuss Civil Rights Priorities

Jun 24, 2010

Former Congresswoman Hon. Mary Rose Oakar; President of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), today joined US Senate leaders including Majority(...)