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The 2010 Census: What’s in it for Arab Americans?

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

Palestinian Sues UK Comedian for “Bruno” Slur

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

U.S. Needs to Expand Support for Bilingual Citizens

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

Jolie to be Honored at Arab Children’s Congress

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

Immigration Policy Center Publishes New Study Regarding Immigrants and Arab Americans in Michigan

The Immigration Policy Center has compiled research which shows that immigrants, Latinos, and Asians not only wield tremendous political power in Michigan, but are also an integral part of Michigan’s economy and tax base. As workers, taxpayers, consumers, and entrepreneurs, immigrants and their children are an economic powerhouse–especially the Arab American community. As voters, they … Continued

$103,000 Pledged to Palestinian Relief in Overland Park, Kansas

Participants at the July 2 “Viva Palestina” fundraising event held at the Overland Park Marriott hotel pledged $103,000 for medical relief for Palestinians in Gaza. This generous sum is the largest grassroots fundraising effort for Palestinians in Kansas or Missouri – ever. Overland Park, KS – infoZine – Mr. George Galloway, British member of parliament, … Continued

Arab Detroit Announces Winner of Mini Notebook Computer

Arab Detroit is proud to announce that Reema Sam has been selected as the winner of the Eee PC 900 Mini Notebook Computer. Reema’s name was selected from over 2,000 email registrations collected by Arab Detroit at three recent events. We asked Reema, who is a student at Eastern Michigan University, to share her thoughts … Continued

Muslim Scientists Exhibition Bridges Cultures

Some of the world’s top Muslim scientists and their inventions were on display last week in an exhibition held at an Islamic center in Houston, Texas, where organizers aim to build cultural bridges by highlighting some of the lesser known aspects of Islamic civilization. The exhibition, Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered, is … Continued

ACC’s Seventh Annual Golf Outing to Support Scholarships

On Wednesday, July 8th the Arab American & Chaldean Council (ACC) will host its Seventh Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards Dinner, benefiting the ACC Scholarship Awards Program at West Bloomfield’s Shenandoah Country Club, located at 5600 Walnut Lake Road. ACC is proud to announce Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon, President of Michigan State University, … Continued

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