State Board of Education also votes to reinsert references to ‘Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law)’ in section on traditions that informed the American founding SOURCE: THE TIMES OF ISRAEL High school textbooks in Texas have blamed the Arab world for its conflict with Israel — and they will continue to do so following a review of … Continued
Arab American activist Rasmea Odeh reflects her thoughts on the one-year anniversary of her deportation from the U.S to Jordan. Today is the one year anniversary of my deportation, and I miss you all very much. I miss the colorfulness of my life with you, and the value that you added to it! My life now … Continued
By: Nizar Farsakh/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Museum of the Palestinian People (MPP) is an initiative to establish a space in Washington D.C., where Palestinians can tell their stories their own way. For far too long, the Palestinian story has been reduced to a single story, either of victims or of terrorists, a story told by … Continued
On September 13, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration’s recent actions harming the Palestinian people. “We are alarmed by the Trump Administration’s blatant attempts at exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in … Continued
SOURCE: DETROIT NEWS BY: MARK HICKS The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, advocacy groups and separated families are renewing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order barring travelers from some countries with majority Muslim populations. The amended complaint filed Thursday in Detroit’s U.S. District Court argues that the restrictions are unconstitutional and … Continued
There’s no hiding from confrontational truths in Michael Mohammed Ahmad’s new novel The Lebs. SOURCE: NEWSROOM. UNSW BY: KAY HARRISON Michael Mohammed Ahmad is not concerned with the “performance of being a good Muslim boy”. His new novel The Lebs rejects the model minority stereotype of the “happy-go-lucky Muslim” he sees played out in some literature. … Continued
Named after a saint known for his miracles around the world, the St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Community is proud to announce the opening of a stunning 29,000-square-foot church in Macomb County, Michigan located in the greater Detroit area. A Dedication Mass and Celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 at the new church, located at … Continued
Two Arab Americans were among the 2018 class of Detroit Crain’s 40 Under 40. Rana Elmir, Deputy Director of the ACLU of Michigan and Khali Rahal, Assistant County Executive for Wayne County. Each year Crain’s names 40 leaders under 40 who are building and contributing to durable, and supportive communities in the greater Detroit area. … Continued
By: Ahmed Mansour/Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arab American story for 2018? What stories most honor their struggle, their triumph, their pain? I never set out to find such a story, but in 2017, almost by accident, I did. A documentary filmmaker captures the action. Then in the editing room, he gets to … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer/ Ambassador Meet the Arab America Ambassadors (AAA’s) that made a difference during the month of June! The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans … Continued
Today, Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Muslim Ban case: “Along ideological lines, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s xenophobic Muslim Ban that discriminates against individuals predominantly because of their Muslim faith or national origin. A vast majority of those impacted … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer From local school boards to US Congress, Arab Americans are representing their people across the country. Who are the Arab Americans currently running for office in 2018? Why are they running? What are they all about? Read more about the candidates who are preparing to serve their communities, their … Continued
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