Two activists in the Arab-American community are receiving awards for their efforts to spread peace. The Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict studies is honoring Ron Amen of the Arab American National Museum, the Palestine Office-Michigan and the Office of Interfaith Outreach at the Islamic Center of America, as a Community Peacemaker. The … Continued
A hilarious new book—the first of its kind—by Arab-American and native Pittsburgher, Dalel B. Khalil, examines with humor and candor the stark differences between the Arab and American cultures. Using insightful, sharp humor to tackle sensitive cultural issues and foster cross-cultural understanding, Khalil comically instructs how to retain one’s sanity in the battle of the … Continued
Arab Fild Distribution has released an new DVD, “Beirut Diaries and “33 Days.” “Beirut Diaries” focuses on the experiences of 25-year-old Nadine Zaidan, who was one of the thousands of activists who gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs Square in the chaotic days immediately following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in February of 2005, Beirut … Continued
The Arabesque Music Ensemble announces its residency at the University of Florida, April 2-5. Residency activities include a strings workshop/master class and ethnomusicology lecture at the School of Music; an open ensemble rehearsal; and participation in “Project Downtown,” a Gainesville community program. The residency will conclude with a concert at University Auditorium on Sunday, April … Continued
Imam Sayid Hassan al-Qazwini, the head of the Islamic Center of America, welcomed Archbishop Allen Vigneron to the largest mosque in the country today, as the new leader of 1.4 million Catholics in Metro Detroit continues to make good on his vow to foster interfaith relations. “So many of us here today are bound by … Continued
‘We Arabs export two major things, oil and ouds,” says a laughing Najib Shaheen, this city’s most respected oud maker, restorer and dealer. The oud is a stringed Arab instrument that, after it was brought to Andalusian Spain in the eighth century, spawned the European lute, guitar and mandolin. Today’s ouds are usually walnut or … Continued
One only has to turn on the news or pick up a paper and read of horrific outbreaks of violence. Explosions of rage and killing from youngsters, among family members, in schools and in places of worship. Maybe the war is not overseas? Maybe it rages in the hearts of our young people, raised in … Continued
The American- Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that His Excellency Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, the Archbishop of Jerusalem, is a confirmed featured speaker during the 2009 ADC Annual National Convention. Archbishop Capucci is one of the foremost leaders regardless of faith advocating for human rights in the world today. In 1965, The Hilarion … Continued
Detroit Lebanese-American Manuel (Matty) Moroun, 81, was ranked as the 701st richest in America, with $1 Billion in net worth, by Forbes magazine. Moroun is the owner of the Ambassador Bridge and successful Detroit trucking magnet. In Michigan he was ranked the 9th richest after Richard DeVos, the late William Davidson, Ronda Stryker, Frederick Meijer, … Continued
Arab in America, a short film that parodies the real-life experiences of American filmmaker Nabil Abou-Harb, 24, whose name has posed challenges for him when seeking jobs, is the grand prize winner of this year’s “One Nation, Many Voices” online short film contest. Nearly 26,000 votes were cast for the 150 four- to five-minute-long entries … Continued
Prepare to celebrate the ancient art form of bellydancing as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) welcomes the Bellydance Superstars, an American dance troupe, to the stage for one performance on Sun., Mar. 29 at 3 p.m. In addition, international performer and instructor Lana Mini of Detroit Bellydance will lead a free bellydance workshop and demonstration … Continued
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday he would visit the Holy Land from May 8-15 in the first papal trip to the area since 2000. The visit would be the second official trip by a pope to Israel. Announcing the dates of the long-planned pilgrimage, the pope said he would go to sites Jesus visited and … Continued
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