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Go topFor most metro-Detroit families, Thanksgiving is an assurance of plentiful turkey, side dishes, and pastries. For other families however, the holiday is a reminder of the challenges to provide a good meal in a declining economy. Despite the influx of struggling households, Arab American civic organizations and religious institutions have been quick to respond— finding … Continued
At the annual membership meeting Nov. 14, ACCESS members elected a new Executive Board and Board of Directors. Former Board of Directors member Hussein Berry is the new president of the Executive Board, and former treasurer Waded Abed is the new vice president. Joining them are president ex officio Andrea Awada-Zeaiter, treasurer Yasser Al-Soofi, English … Continued
The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) will hold its Third Annual Breakfast on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Byblos Banquet Center, 7258 Chase Rd., Dearborn. Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System, will deliver the keynote address titled “Health Care: Perspectives and Opportunities.” Since 2003, Schlichting had headed the Henry Ford Health System, … Continued
The National Arab American Medical Association has appointed Mrs. M. Renée Ahee as its new Executive Director for NAAMA’ National Office. Mrs. Ahee is a public relations, investor relations and marketing professional with more than 25 years in the corporate sector and private practice. She established Ahee Communications, Inc., in December 1999. Renée was named … Continued
Islam is backward, breeds terrorists and suppresses women, are just some of the lies the media promotes about Islam, says American rapper and convert to Islam Mutah Beale, who is set to launch a TV show next month to counter the negative stereotypes about Muslims. Beale, who shot to fame as a member of the … Continued
Arab-American and Muslim groups based in metro Detroit and across the U.S. have strongly condemned the http://www.freep.com/article/20091105/NEWS07/91105055/1318/Suspect-in-Ft.-Hood-shooting-on-ventilator”>shooting rampage in Ft. Hood, Texas, saying the actions are not rooted in Islam or Arab culture. According to reports, the shooter is a Muslim of Arab descent who attended a mosque, handed out Qurans before the attack, and … Continued
Alex Odeh was a professor of Middle East History and Arabic Language in Santa Ana, California. He was a U.S. citizen and a Palestinian Roman Catholic who immigrated to the U.S. in 1972, and served as the West Coast Regional Director of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, [ADC]. I had the privilege of meeting Alex … Continued
Introduction Reactions in the Arab media to the awarding of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Barack Obama were split into support and opposition. The supporters of the move stated that Obama deserved the prize for the spirit of reconciliation and moderate messages that he broadcast to the world – in contrast to … Continued
Called “Meet your Muslim neighbor,” open houses are to be held today at eight mosques in metro Detroit in an effort to help dispel stereotypes about Muslims. It’s believed to be the first time that local mosques have coordinated together on a one-day event to educate non Muslims about Islam. “When people hear the word … Continued
When newly arrived students from the Middle East express shock at the spaghetti straps and short skirts worn by some classmates at an Oak Lawn high school, teacher Rahaf Othman explains just how casually American teenagers tend to dress. Othman has a knack for communicating with immigrant Arab students because she is fluent in Arabic … Continued
The Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s leading civil rights activists, will speak at CAIR’s 15th annual banquet on October 24 in Arlington, Va. This year will commemorate the 15th anniversary of CAIR, with the theme, “Leading the Change: 15 Years of Service,” This year the vent will focus on CAIR’s unwavering commitment to … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer She enjoys apple picking at the local farm, taking trips to the ocean for her favorite lobster, and chatting with loved ones about history, politics, and sports. If you ask her how she does it, she’ll reply “I just keep moving”. At 109 years-old, Rose Haddad is living the dream of … Continued
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