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Thousands View “Arab Detroit” Television Special on Detroit Public Television WTVS Channel 56
Jan 6, 2010
On Sunday evening, January 3rd, members of the Arab American and greater Detroit community watched the “Arab Detroit” television premiere on Channel 56 (WTVS) Detroit Public Television. The program, was co-produced, by Detroit Public Television and Arab Detroit.com, with financial(...)
10 Reasons to Hug an Arab
Jan 6, 2010
With the resurgence of negative rhetoric surrounding Arabs and Muslims, it is now more than ever that we need to recount the rich civilization and history that defines the Middle East. It is one that has had great influence not(...)
Arab Americans Seek Change in US Foreign Policy for 2010
Dec 30, 2009
In June of 2009, less than six months after taking office, President Obama delivered an unprecedented address to Cairo University in Egypt. In the historic, 55 minute speech, Obama spoke about American-Muslim relations, focusing mostly on the misunderstandings and conflicts(...)
"Land of Opportunity" Falls Short for Iraqi Refugees
Dec 16, 2009
Since the inception of the Iraq war in 2003, approximately 2 million Iraqis have declared refugee status. And while the majority have made their new home in neighboring Middle Eastern countries, an influx of Iraqi Muslims and Christians are now(...)
Al Wissam Jackets Take American Fashion By Storm
Dec 9, 2009
When Bassem Souwaidan opened up Al Wissam clothing shop on West Vernor in Detroit, he never imagined that a small family-run business would catapult to success not only in Michigan, but far, far beyond. Today, the Al Wissam brand is(...)
New Animated Film Tells Palestinian Narrative
Dec 2, 2009
After immense anticipation in the Arab world and the international community at large, “Fatenah”, Palestine's first 3D animated feature film, has finally begun to grace the festival circuit. Introduced only in Boston thus far, Dearborn will be the second city(...)
Arab Americans Give Back This Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2009
For most metro-Detroit families, Thanksgiving is an assurance of plentiful turkey, side dishes, and pastries. For other families however, the holiday is a reminder of the challenges to provide a good meal in a declining economy. Despite the influx of(...)
Hug an Arab Day' Welcome in Wake of Fort Hood
Nov 18, 2009
In the facebook world, November 20th is a day of importance. It is the official “Hug an Arab Day”, an event that has only been circulating the social website for the past two weeks, but has thus far managed to(...)
Swine Flu Major Concern for Hajj Pilgrims
Nov 4, 2009
In just a few weeks, from November 25-29, millions of Muslims will gather from across the globe to perform the Hajj. They will join processions of fellow pilgrims who simultaneously congregate in Mecca for a week and perform a series(...)
Author Alia Malek Tells the True Arab American Story
Oct 28, 2009
Just a few years ago, Syrian American Alia Malek was most known as a civil rights attorney in the US Department of Justice. However, with the release of her first book, “A Country Called Amreeka,” she has since claimed the(...)
Laugh Out Loud: ‘Im Hussein’ is Back
Oct 21, 2009
To his close friends and family, he’s Najee Mondalek, but to the rest of the world, he is better known as the broken English-speaking mother, Im Hussein. Back by popular demand, Im Hussein will grace audience members for what will(...)
109 Year-Old Arab American Lives On
Oct 14, 2009
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer She enjoys apple picking at the local farm, taking trips to the ocean for her favorite lobster, and chatting with loved ones about history, politics, and sports. If you ask her how she does it, she’ll(...)4,334 Results (Page 360 of 362)