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Egyptians ‘True Muscle’ in Revolution and Hip-hop

BY: Suzanne Manneh/Contributing Writer Editor’s note: Egypt has once again garnered global media attention following the popular uprising and ousting of the country’s fifth president, Mohamed Morsi, on July 3rd. Morsi— an Engineering professor at California State University, Northridge from 1982-1985— represented the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, which was established in the wake … Continued

Is New Reality Series ‘Cosby Show’ for Muslims?

BY: Suzanne Manneh & Zaineb Mohammed/Contributing Writers Has a Bill Cosby show equivalent finally arrived for Muslim Americans with the TLC network’s reality series, “All American Muslim?” The series, which premiered last Sunday, could be that first step of offering an alternative image to common stereotypes for American Muslims. It centers around five Shi’ite Muslim … Continued

Two Episodes of “Flying While Muslim”

“Flying while Arab or Muslim” has joined the profiling lexicon alongside “driving while Arab or Muslim,” “driving while Black” and “driving while brown” since 9/11. “Flying while Arab or Muslim” expression has come to describe the reality of travel for all Muslims, non-Muslim Arabs, and anyone who looks like they could be from the Middle … Continued

Shakira Delights Fans at World Cup Close

Shakira had fans bouncing in their seats as South Africa said farewell to the 2010 World Cup in pulsating fashion. Shakira and the South African Afro-fusion band Freshlyground danced their way through one last rendition of the cup’s theme tune — “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” — after a lights show, fireworks and military … Continued

Paris Hilton Brings Her Reality Show to Dubai

Paris Hilton said she studied the culture of Dubai and promised the Middle East version of her reality show will steer clear of the drinking and the swearing it had in Los Angeles and London. The remarks came as Hilton, 28, launched the Mideast edition of her “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” series in Dubai, … Continued

News Corp Snaps Up $70m Rotana Stake

Saudi based media group Rotana will sell shares to News Corp for access to the US firm’s movie making and new media expertise to help boost its position in Arab media ahead of an IPO. Rotana owns the Arab world’s largest record label and about 40 percent of the region’s movies – most of which … Continued

Arab American National Museum Introduces Debkeh Dance Classes

It’s easy to do, great exercise for all ages, and does NOT require a partner! Learn the traditional folk dance of the Levant and other Arab World nations – the Debkeh, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions – at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Lessons will be … Continued

7th Annual NY Arab-American Comedy Festival Seeking Submissions

The following are the submission details for the 7th annual New York Arab American Comedy Festival being held May 5-9, 2010 in NYC. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2010 no exceptions. The Festival is divided into three parts: Comedic theater, stand up comedy and comedic films. The details for the submissions in each … Continued

Arab Music on American Soil

Music is the key not only to understanding various ways of cultural expression and social communication, but also to comprehend peoples’ views of their identities and heritages. In her book, Philosophy in a New Key (1942), the American philosopher, Susanne Langer, states that music is a highly articulated mode of expression symbolizing intuitive acquaintance of … Continued

New Arabian Party Loosens Up MGM Grand’s Ignite

Curious MGM Grand Detroit casino patrons may look up from their penny slots on Friday nights this winter to wonder why a mob of well-dressed individuals is clamoring by the elevators leading up to Ignite Sushi Bar and Lounge. But if they follow the diverse crowd into the lush, colorful atmosphere, they’ll find Arabian Night, … Continued

Saudi TV Gets a Face-Lift

As part of a new development strategy meant to improve their position in competition with the booming Arabic-language television market, Saudi TV is getting a face-lift. Saudi Channel One, Saudi Sports Channel, and business channel Akhbariya will undergo changes such as a new logo and technical upgrades. In cooperation with the upgrade of Saudi TV, … Continued

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