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Emmy-nominated journalist refused Uber service for being Arab

By Sarah Harvard Mic.com Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has an Emmy nomination for his work on Al Jazeera English’s The Stream, but that didn’t help him with his Uber driver on Sunday night. At around 10 p.m., Eldin, a correspondent for AJPlus, requested an Uber ride after arriving at Union Station in Washington, D.C., where he had … Continued

Arab American Olympians: What You Didn’t Know

BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer RIO: As the Olympic excitement gears up, and teams are officially announced, Arab Americans have more reason to look forward to the events. This year’s Olympic team consists of many Arab Americans, in a variety of events. While Arab Americans are heavily represented in academic fields as doctors, lawyers, and professors, … Continued

Bigotry Underpins Sterling Heights’ Decision to Reject Mosque

  An aura of contentiousness and vitriol circumvented Sterling Heights’ city building Friday, September 11th. The unanimous 9-0 vote against the mosque, undertaken by Sterling Heights’ Planning Commission, fed into a breeding ground for hatred that not only followed the vote, but surrounded the anti-mosque protests weeks prior. Following the decision, Muslim attendees were greeted with … Continued

Arab-American Comedy in a Post-9/11 World

Most ethnic groups get their own month to celebrate their culture. What do Arab-Americans get? “Orange alert,” jokes comedian Dean Obeidallah. An American born in New Jersey to a Palestinian father and Italian-American mother, Obeidallah turned to comedy to fight the suspicion and ignorance he encountered in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. In … Continued

Arab Detroit.com Celebrates Second Anniversary, Promoting Understanding and Diversity

Arab Detroit.com Seeks to Dispel Arab Stereotypes with Accurate Information This week marks the second anniversary of Arab Detroit.com, one of the leading interactive websites in the Arab American community. Arab Detroit looks beyond the headlines and stereotypical images of Arabs and Arab Americans which we see everyday in the media, it disseminates accurate information … Continued

Zaynini Designer Makes Crain’s “20 in their 20’s” List

Samaher Mohammad has come a long way. As the proprietor of a small Dearborn boutique, she’s designing custom dresses and jewelry for Zaynini Fashion International Inc., her clothing line. Born and raised in that city, the 27-year-old fashion designer planned to be a teacher. Then a job at the mall changed her life. That’s where … Continued

Lincoln’s Legacy: The Struggle for Equality Continues…Civil Liberties and the Arab American Community, at the Arab American National Museum April 22nd

The Arab American National Museum is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd from 7-9pm. The event will examine the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln as it relates to equality, civil liberties and the Arab American community, as part of the celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. Following the screening of a … Continued

Arab-American Women’s Conference Scheduled for March 12-15, 2009 at Kansas State University

An Arab-American Women Conference is scheduled for March 12-15, 2009 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Scholars from around the world will address a variety of topics, including issues of gender, identity, health, assimilation, experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. This is the first scholarly conference on Arab-American women and should, therefore, fill a gap in … Continued

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) Appoints Executive Director

The ACCESS Board of Directors officially appointed Hassan Jaber executive director of the organization effective December 17, 2007. Mr. Jaber, who was formally chief operating officer, was appointed acting executive director in September 2007 after co-founder and Executive Director, Ismael Ahmed resigned to lead the State of Michigan Department of Human Services. “Hassan’s unique mix … Continued

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