Reaching over 100 countries around the world, Hollywood is probably the largest entertainment medium of all races, ages and ethnicities. But if the ancient Greek philosopher Plato was onto something when he said “those who tell the stories also rule society”, it’s worrying that Hollywood films, with its power to entertain and more importantly influence … Continued
Nearly 60 million Americans now regularly get information from ethnically oriented TV, radio, newspapers, and Web sites, many of which are published or broadcast in languages other than English — and that number is on the rise. As mainstream newspapers and cable news channels in the United States are losing more money, readers, and viewers … Continued
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority said on Wednesday it was aiming to build a fashion and design district and change legislation to persuade foreign artists to take up residence in a new arts neighborhood. The plans are the latest move in a major attempt by energy-rich Gulf Arab states to put themselves on the global … Continued
Young people climbed up the old marble columns of the hall for a better look at the band. The audience – including girls in headscarves – danced around the gilded balconies to oriental, hip-hop and jazz moves. A jazz festival may seem a little out of place in this remote Algerian town battered by social … Continued
ForeWord magazine is pleased to announce that Dr. Jack Shaheen’s book “Guilty: Hollywood’s Verdict on Arabs After 911” was a winner of the 2008 Book of the Year Awards. At a ceremony at BookExpo America in New York City, the 220 Book of the Year Award winners in 61 categories were honored. These books, representing … Continued
The Arab world’s first Islamic pop music video channel “For the Youth” has a mission to spread the message that observant Muslims can also be modern and in touch with today’s world. “4shbab” – Arabic for “For the Youth” – shows this music video of a young Muslim man singing about the struggles of a … Continued
Most ethnic groups get their own month to celebrate their culture. What do Arab-Americans get? “Orange alert,” jokes comedian Dean Obeidallah. An American born in New Jersey to a Palestinian father and Italian-American mother, Obeidallah turned to comedy to fight the suspicion and ignorance he encountered in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. In … Continued
Arts organizations across the nation are suffering the effects of the global economic crisis. Here in metro Detroit, the loss of philanthropic support, particularly from automakers, is making headlines and headaches for the arts. Despite these challenges, the Arab American National Museum, New Detroit, Inc., Detroit Symphony Orchestra and ACCESS – the presenting partners of … Continued
Dubai-based broadcasting company MBC Group announced it has signed a major new deal with giant Warner Bros to show all its US TV shows for the next two years. The agreement inked with Warner Bros International Television Distribution (WBITD) will now make MBC the first-run Middle East home to new television series distributed by US … Continued
Samaher Mohammad has come a long way. As the proprietor of a small Dearborn boutique, she’s designing custom dresses and jewelry for Zaynini Fashion International Inc., her clothing line. Born and raised in that city, the 27-year-old fashion designer planned to be a teacher. Then a job at the mall changed her life. That’s where … Continued
Last week’s AANM panel discussion on Abraham Lincoln’s legacy as it relates to Arab Americans will be highlighted in a program to be aired by Detroit Public Television (Channel 56) this Tuesday, April 28, at 9 p.m. In the program, Lincoln Bicentennial Town Hall, Abraham Lincoln’s impact on race relations is discussed by a panel … Continued
A hilarious new book—the first of its kind—by Arab-American and native Pittsburgher, Dalel B. Khalil, examines with humor and candor the stark differences between the Arab and American cultures. Using insightful, sharp humor to tackle sensitive cultural issues and foster cross-cultural understanding, Khalil comically instructs how to retain one’s sanity in the battle of the … Continued
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