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Shami and Levantine Dialect

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Mu-haasib (m)

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Arab America president Warren David speaks at Change.org about advocacy and its relationship to diverse communities

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From left to right: Joshua Habursky, Coordinator of Change.org Grassroots Professional Network, Sierra Jackson, Business Development Manager, Change.org, Moderator, and panelists, Maria Urbina, VP of Politics & National Campaigns at Voto Latino,Warren David, President at Arab America, Rosa Del Angel: VP of Digital Marketing Beaconfire RedEngine P and Carla Lochiatto, Associate Director, Public Policy at American … Continued

Nemr Proves Laughter Transcends all Ethnic Boundaries on his U.S. Comedy Tour Debut at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston

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  “SMART… SOPHISTICATED… POWERFUL… and HILARIOUS” ~ Rolling Stone On Saturday, March 19th the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA brings Nemr to the stage on his debut U.S. Stand-Up Comedy Tour. Nemr is a Lebanese/American Stand-Up Comedian who is credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in … Continued

Sheikha Hind named new CEO of Qatar Foundation

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Teach for Qatar, Sheikha Hind By LESLEY WALKER/Doha News In what appears to be a shakeup of senior leadership at Qatar Foundation (QF), Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani has been named the new chief executive of the organization. She will serve this role, effective immediately, in addition to her previously held title of vice-chairperson, QF announced this morningin … Continued

The American University in Cairo Announces Arabic High School Summer Program

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Arabic High School Summer Program: Where Language, Culture, Study and Entertainment Meet The Program will help with obtaining a deeper knowledge of Arabic, enrich the understanding of contemporary Egypt, and give insights into the country’s role in the Arab world and Middle East. Through a combination of coursework, community engagement, and excursions, learners will be … Continued

Government Says: iSpy on American Muslims and Arabs

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BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The War on Terror implemented by President George W. Bush in 2001 has often been defined as an international military front against terrorist organizations from al-Qaeda to ISIL. However, the seedy underbelly of the War on Terror includes the domestic surveillance programs (i.e. spying on Americans through their phones, social media … Continued

Columbia Center for Palestine Studies Call for Applications: Palestine and Law Fellowship 2016-2017

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    Call for Applications: Palestine & Law Fellowship Palestine & Law Fellowship Columbia University Center for Palestine Studies Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies Palestine & Law Program seeks applicants for a one-year residential fellowship for the 2016-2017 academic year.  Interested applicants should propose a course of research and scholarship relating to a range … Continued

Rasmea Defense Committee celebrating today, planning next steps

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Rasmea Defense Committee Friday, February 26th, 2016 Yesterday’s ruling from the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals represents a great victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration violation in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. There … Continued

Decision in Rasmea Odeh Appeal a Partial Victory

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Rasmea Defense Committee February 25th, 2016 This morning, a ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals represents a partial victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration charge in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. Organizers … Continued

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