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Go topRasmea 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
We’re well into the presidential election and the candidates are traveling from state to state following the calendar of caucuses and primaries. So, what is a caucus and a primary and how do I participate in them? Let’s say you belong to a large organization such as the PTA. The PTA national convention is coming … Continued
Award for International Commitment The amount of courage that goes into the decision to uproot your family from your home to an unknown world is extraordinary. For 65 years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has ensured that no one needs to make that journey alone. It is their unflagging dedication to serving … Continued
Activists in San Francisco protest outside Airbnb headquarters. (STAFF PHOTO PHIL PASQUINI) Two days after Chris Lehane, Airbnb’s head of global policy, promoted the alleged financial benefits of the online booking website to attendees of the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC, CODEPINK and Jewish Voice for Peace activists protested outside Airbnb’s San … Continued
BY: Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer We are 11 months from inaugurating a new president and vice president. Much has been happening and much will unfold between now and Inauguration Day. Through it all, Arab Americans have been a part of the electoral process and will continue to do so. In this new weekly … Continued
As the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement enters into its eleventh year, it is clear that 2016 is already the movement’s most noteworthy year yet. The grassroots initiative debated by individuals, student governments, nonprofits, churches, and private businesses, is asking its members the same question: Is it ethical to conduct business with … Continued
Arab America Television (AATV) is the voice of Arab America, streaming education and culture across America, and bridging the gap of prejudice and negative stereotypes directed against Arab Americans. We are seeking creative producers, musicians, and artists who are interested to share their video content on AATV. Get your message out to our audience via … Continued
“Our difficulties are in political properties…the failure to institute campaign finance reform,” Executive Director Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute explains when asked about the lack of Arab American representation in politics. While the problems facing Arab Americans are unique, Berry affirms that the community’s problems in the political process aren’t too different from … Continued
The Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) is proud to bestow its 2016 Excellence and Great Achievements Award upon Mr. Ziad S. Ojakli, Ford Motor Company Group Vice President of Government and Community Relations. This honor will be bestow upon him during the LAHC 28th Annual Awards Gala scheduled to take place on May 6th, 2016 … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On Monday, Virginia’s General Assembly passed by for the day joint resolution HJ177 – a bill which opposes any attempt to economically or politically boycott Israel, including its economic, academic, or cultural institutions. Virginia is the most recent state to introduce a bill that officially condemns people, companies, schools, and other organizations … Continued
Why are we so surprised by the audacity and rise of The Donald? We made him. America made him. Our free, un-censorable press made him. For as long as I can recall being a media critic, we’ve been decrying our out-of-control, profiteering American media empire. We have charged the media with commandeering our elections, … Continued
Al Jazeera America announced today that is will close its cable TV and digital operations by April 30 of this year. The decision by the AJAM board was “driven by the fact that our business model is simply not sustainable in light of the economic challenges in the U.S. media marketplace”, said AJAM CEO … Continued
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