Teach for Qatar, Sheikha Hind By LESLEY WALKER/Doha News In what appears to be a shakeup of senior leadership at Qatar Foundation (QF), Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani has been named the new chief executive of the organization. She will serve this role, effective immediately, in addition to her previously held title of vice-chairperson, QF announced this morningin … Continued
Arabic High School Summer Program: Where Language, Culture, Study and Entertainment Meet The Program will help with obtaining a deeper knowledge of Arabic, enrich the understanding of contemporary Egypt, and give insights into the country’s role in the Arab world and Middle East. Through a combination of coursework, community engagement, and excursions, learners will be … Continued
With the rise of terrorism on US soil, all eyes point to US Muslims. Hawkish POTUS hopefuls have used everything Islamic, but what’s the fuss really about?
By Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer The candidates have been picking up convention delegates from the state caucuses and primaries. Super Tuesday has come and gone. Whew! There are more states still to vote before the conventions. What happens at the conventions and how can you be a part of it? First, congratulations to those … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The War on Terror implemented by President George W. Bush in 2001 has often been defined as an international military front against terrorist organizations from al-Qaeda to ISIL. However, the seedy underbelly of the War on Terror includes the domestic surveillance programs (i.e. spying on Americans through their phones, social media … Continued
Call for Applications: Palestine & Law Fellowship Palestine & Law Fellowship Columbia University Center for Palestine Studies Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies Palestine & Law Program seeks applicants for a one-year residential fellowship for the 2016-2017 academic year. Interested applicants should propose a course of research and scholarship relating to a range … Continued
Rasmea Defense Committee Friday, February 26th, 2016 Yesterday’s ruling from the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals represents a great victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration violation in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. There … Continued
“There Is A Field epitomizes what politically engaged art should be.” -Ari Wohlfeiler, Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace Feb 29, 2016, Brooklyn, NY——There Is A Field is a new play by Jen Marlowe about the police killing of a 17-year old Palestinian citizen of Israel (Aseel Asleh), told mostly through the eyes of … Continued
Rasmea Defense Committee February 25th, 2016 This morning, a ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals represents a partial victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration charge in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. Organizers … Continued
We’re well into the presidential election and the candidates are traveling from state to state following the calendar of caucuses and primaries. So, what is a caucus and a primary and how do I participate in them? Let’s say you belong to a large organization such as the PTA. The PTA national convention is coming … Continued
Award for International Commitment The amount of courage that goes into the decision to uproot your family from your home to an unknown world is extraordinary. For 65 years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has ensured that no one needs to make that journey alone. It is their unflagging dedication to serving … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer We are 11 months from inaugurating a new president and vice president. Much has been happening and much will unfold between now and Inauguration Day. Through it all, Arab Americans have been a part of the electoral process and will continue to do so. In this new weekly … Continued
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