Just as the modern information revolution has turned the world into a ‘global village’ as described by the Canadian sociologist Marshal McLuhan, it has also helped indirectly in unifying the various nationalities that make up the world, enhanced their cultures, and ironically strengthened their identities. In other words, globalisation has sometimes produced its opposite, which … Continued
Today the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) mourns the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy who died early this morning after a battle with brain cancer at the age 77. Senator Kennedy was a lifelong champion for civil rights and social justice during his public service. He played an important role on the Judiciary Committee to pass … Continued
Despite the challenging state of the economy, the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) is determined to prove to nonprofits across the United States that there are opportunities everywhere you look. At their 8th Annual National Conference, October 1-4, 2009, NNAAC will show attendees that growth is possible. Each year, NNAAC, a project of … Continued
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip on Thursday sought to break the world record for kite flying in a rare moment of respite from the war-battered enclave’s daily life. More than 6,000 boys and girls gathered on a sandy beach in northern Gaza to fly more than 3,000 kites, according to the officials of … Continued
Journalist Helen Thomas, the dean of the White House press corps and a proud Arab American, marked her 89th birthday this year by sharing cupcakes with U.S. President Barack Obama, who observed his 48th birthday the same day, August 4. Next year, when Thomas turns 90, it’s possible there will be a new tribute to … Continued
In less than a year, the nation will conduct its once-a-decade census of the U.S. population. The 2010 Census will ask just ten basic questions about each household—like the name, age, gender, and race of each person living there. Arab Americans, who are not a legally recognized racial or ethnic minority, have no “box” to … Continued
A Palestinian man who previously vowed to sue British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen for presenting him as a “terrorist” in his hit movie Bruno has put his words to action and on Monday filed a lawsuit. Ayman Abu Aita told Al Arabiya he was swindled when Cohen pretended to be a German journalist filming a … Continued
Federal stimulus cash is rolling into Metro Detroit, but it’s doing more than pave roads and hire cops: Millions more are pouring into the arts, small businesses and local schools. Among the winners: Area beauty schools are sharing more than $1.6 million in Pell Grant money, a local mechanic is getting a $25,000 loan, and … Continued
The push for English monolingualism will not make anyone feel safer. More than 47 million American residents age 5 and older use a language other than English at home, according to the latest figures of the U.S. Census. That translates into nearly one in five Americans, while 10 years ago one in seven Americans spoke … Continued
Mohamad A. Habhab of Dearborn Heights and his daughter were remembered at a memorial service on Saturday, July 25 at the Islamic Center of America, 19500 Ford Road, Dearborn. Habhab, 43 and his three-year old daughter Yasmeena, were killed in an automobile accident while vacationing in Lebanon. His wife Llama and children Adeeb and Aya … Continued
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie’s will be honored at the Arab Children’s Congress for her philanthropic efforts. The Tomb Raider star flew out to Amman, Jordan, with her seven-year-old son Maddox Tuesday to appear as a guest of honour as UN Goodwill Ambassador at the event, reported contactmusic.com. Jolie has supported the foundation for years, which … Continued
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan which begins Saturday, August 22, 2009. Ramadan is a time for fasting and reflection and also the time when every able Muslim is asked to fulfill the religious obligation of alms giving or zakat. During this Ramadan season ADC calls upon … Continued
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