From May to September, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) granted $101,125 to Arab American organizations across the country through 30 individual Donor-Advised Funds housed at CAAP. The Donor-Advised Funds were established by individual donors and matched 75 cents for every dollar with funds from the Cultures of Giving Fund, established at the Rockefeller … Continued
The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) will host its 30th Annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center at 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Every year the non-profit human services organization sets the stage for a unique and prestigious event to honor extraordinary individuals and organizations who are visionaries in their … Continued
The first-ever Middle Eastern Comedy Festival, to be held this September 22-25 in Los Angeles, is bringing together a talented team of Middle Eastern-Arab, Persian, Israeli, Afghani, and Armenian-stand-up comedians, actors, writers and directors in a one-of-a-kind showcase of stand-up and sketch comedy. The Festival aims to establish Middle Eastern comedy as a mainstream form … Continued
Eight years after the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, Americans believe that Muslims face more discrimination than any other religious group in the US. Fifty-eight percent say Muslims face “a lot” of discrimination, according to an annual survey of religious attitudes by the Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life and the … Continued
Muslims in the US are taking part in the first official September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance, established by President Obama and Congress to mark the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center to and engage more Americans in serving their communities. Over the course of the summer of service, culminating on … Continued
The Arab University for Non-Violence (AUNV) has begun a new course, in an effort to “institutionalize the culture of non-violence in Lebanon and the region.” “I believe in non-violence. For me it’s a way of living” says Ziad Izzat, a Palestinian physics teacher from Ramallah and now a student at AUNV. “It’s a philosophy, it’s … Continued
We are finally seeing some real light through the black fog of American anger and hatred that erupted following the terrorist attacks eight years ago this week on Sept. 11. American anger against Arabs and Muslims is fast turning into education and enlightenment, in part because of a president who is resetting the nation’s moral … Continued
Today, eight years following the most horrific terrorist attack in US history, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) joins fellow Americans and millions of people worldwide in marking the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001. ADC National Executive Director Kareem Shora, whom earlier this year was appointed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer Arab American music producer Dawn Elder has a dream to build a cultural bridge between the Arab world and the West. For one night only this November, those who enjoy listening to the mesmerizing beats of Arabic music are in for a delightful treat. “Sahra” (meaning a musical evening in Arabic) … Continued
As Wayne County’s top economic development official, Turkia Awada Mullin’s bailiwick includes some of the county’s most high profile initiatives: the “aerotropolis,” the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the county’s Land Bank/TURBO program, the county’s film office, mortgage foreclosure prevention … the list goes on. Mullin says she’s focused on business delivery of government services and … Continued
Rashida Tlaib isn’t put off by a challenge. Even the threat of a recall campaign, linked in part to her opposition to a second span of the Ambassador Bridge, potentially endangering her position as the first Muslim woman to serve in the Legislature, leaves her unfazed. “I am a person that has a very strong … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce preparations for its 30th anniversary. In 2010, ADC will celebrate three decades of dedicated service, a milestone in the advancement of civil rights and civil liberties for Arab-Americans. We anticipate a yearlong celebrations and recommitment to our mission. We are proud of our grassroots organization, the … Continued
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