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Reality TV Spices Arab Politics

First, mix “American Idol” with “The Real World.” Pour the contestants into the same house, stir in the same grungy, bubble gum pop outfits, and watch their reaction. Then ice with a singing contest in which voters decide the winner. The result would appear to be just another reality TV show, except that all contestants … Continued

Arab World Says Hopes in Obama are Dwindling

Arabs across the Middle East are unconvinced the United States will stand up to Israel despite Washington’s rare public outrage over plans to build new Jewish homes in a traditionally Arab part of Jerusalem. The skepticism is eroding Arab hopes that President Barack Obama will push hard for a long-sought peace deal between Israel and … Continued

Wake Up and Smell the Arabic Coffee

BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer Just last week, the Arab American National Museum presented their first ever coffee exhibit titled “From Mocha to Latte: Coffee, the Arab World, and the $4 cup”. The showcase, which runs until August 2010, takes visitors on a journey through the history of coffee—from its origins in the Arab world to the … Continued

Empowering Arab American Identity Through Theater

BY: Suzanne Manneh/Contributing Writer Heather Raffo knew she wanted to “make theater her life,” as early as elementary school. She eventually earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Michigan, but a “life changing” visit to Iraq in 1993 reignited her passion for theater, returning it to the forefront. Raffo had been … Continued

Comedy to Break Down Myths About Muslims

A female Muslim comic is the opening act followed by a humorous documentary titled “The Muslims Are Coming” this week at the University of South Florida Tampa campus. Are you smiling yet? The dual events kick-off the two-year grant project, Building Bridges, that has the goal of using art to span the gap between the … Continued

Academics And Archaeologists Fight To Save Syria’s Artifacts

In 2011, after three decades of working in Syria, the archaeologist Glenn M. Schwartz was unable to return to his dig at the Bronze Age city of Umm el-Marra. The intensifying civil war had made work in the country impossible. Like many archaeologists of the Middle East, Mr. Schwartz, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, … Continued

Being Black, Being Palestinian

It is hard for me to see Ferguson through anything other than Palestinian eyes. The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown, as he was unarmed and reportedly surrendering, has triggered protests in Missouri against aggressive police action. The protests have been met, quite expectedly, with aggressive police action. This aggressive police action will be met with … Continued

Bait Al Zubair’s Calligraphy Exhibition Showcases Arab Culture

The exhibition ‘Calligraphy – The Art of the Letter’ is a group show currently being hosted by Gallery Sarah at Bait Al Zubair. The exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of talented Arabic calligraphers and typographers who are pushing the boundaries of the art form into new directions. Calligraphy is the most highly regarded and … Continued

Global Fridays Concerts Features Musical Combinations, Collisions, Collectives at Arab American National Museum

Legendary Latin percussionist Francisco Mora-Catlett and a group of other highly skilled Detroit ex-pats will stage a festive Motor City homecoming Dec. 5 to conclude the Fall 2014 season of Global Fridays concerts at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. The New York Times says Mora-Catlett and his group AfroHORN “…seek … Continued

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