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Arab Non-Violence University Fights for Peace

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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

Eight years after the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks, Americans know more about Islam, which may be helping foster more favorable views about Muslims, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. At the same time, the survey found Americans believe Muslims in the United States face more discrimination than any other major religious group. Six in 10 adults in the United States say Muslims are subjected to far more discrimination than evangelical Christians, Jews, Mormons or atheists, according to the study, released Wednesday. In the annual survey, 58 percent of Americans said there was “a lot” of discrimination against Muslims. Jews were seen as the religious group with the next highest level of bias against them, with 35 percent saying they faced a lot of discrimination. Homosexuals were the only group seen as facing more discrimination than Muslims, with almost two-thirds of Americans saying homosexuals are discriminated against a lot. The Pew results are not surprising to Dawud Walid, Council on American-Islamic Relations — Michigan executive director. “Discrimination towards Muslims has steadily increased according to our own study, Walid said. “It seems Islam-phobia has drastically increased.” Walid says his organization is trying to bridge the gap in understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims through a campaign called Share the Quran campaign, which seeks to enhance understanding of Islam. The survey of 2,010 adults around the country was conducted Aug. 11-17. In another study released Wednesday, University of Michigan researchers found Arab and Chaldean communities face an unusual degree of discrimination and acceptance in Metro Detroit Amal Neimer, a Dearborn bakery owner, said she believes the discrimination against Muslims locally is no longer a problem. “I don’t know about the rest of the country, but people in the area seem to be more open about our culture,” Neimer said. U-M researcher Wayne Baker, co-author of the book “Citizenship and Crisis: Arab Detroit After 9-11” said, “Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims in America persists because it reflects persisting political struggles and conflicts in the Middle East. “Many Americans link Arab-Americans with the idea that they are, or are identified with, the “enemy.” Oralandar Brand-Williams The Detroit News

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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

ADC Joins Nation in Remembering September 11, 2001

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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

Arab American Producer Seeks to Bridge Cultures Through Music

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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

Crain’s Women to Watch: Turkia Awada Mullin

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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

Crain’s Women To Watch: Rashida Tlaib

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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

ADC Launches its 30th Anniversary Preparations, Announces Logo Contest

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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

Globalization Has United Arab world

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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

ADC Mourns the Loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy, Champion of Civil Rights

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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

Gaza Kids Seek Kite World Record

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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

Helen Thomas Tribute Work Seeks Donations

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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

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