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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

Vigil Tonight to Honor Those Killed in Iran Protests

In Ann Arbor, about 200 people are to gather tonight for a candlelight vigil at the University of Michigan for the 17 people reported killed in Iran this week while protesting perceived fraud in that country’s contested national elections. Advertisement In a Waterford home, a retired Iranian-American engineer anxiously wonders how things will turn out … Continued

14th Arab International Festival A Huge Success

The Ferris Wheel that hovered over Warren Avenue during the 14th Annual Arab International Festival has packed up and moved on. The proud Arab entrepreneurs who travelled from all over the country to sell their distinctive wares at the largest Arab-American street fair in our nation have returned home. The local eateries who provided some … Continued

ADC President Invited by Senate Leadership to Discuss Civil Rights Priorities

Former Congresswoman Hon. Mary Rose Oakar; President of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), today joined US Senate leaders including Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as part of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee’s Meeting on Civil Rights. Representing ADC, Oakar was called upon by … Continued

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