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Can You Hear That Fading Cry: “Here, Here; I’m Here”?
Can You Hear That Fading Cry: “Here, Here; I’m Here”? By BNimri Aziz December 18, 2023 …and thinks for a moment an angel is there bringing back love If I must die let it bring hope let it be a tale. final lines from martyr Refaat Alareer’s “If I must die” As logic and law ...
Global strike for Gaza, tomorrow-Dec 11th
Even you and I CAN do something to effect a ceasefire over Gaza!!!! Please participate in the global strike for Gaza on Monday 11th of Dec 2023? 1. Don't buy anything (cash or online) 2. Don't use your bank account, and don't make any transaction 3. Don't leave your house 4. Deactivate your Facebook and ...
In Harm’s Way- Comments on the War Against Palestine.
Dec. 5, 2023 In Harm's Way. by BNimri Aziz What’s the world’s fascination with dead, dying and orphaned children? Wait, before you condemn what seems to be callousness. My point is this: our focus is to the exclusion of those children’s fathers, uncles and big brothers? Intentional or not. Fascination or fixation, it’s basically the ...
Hanzala on January 12
Hello friends, Hope your spirits are high and the fire in you is burning brightly. Below are some of the ideas that emerged from last week. Let me know if you're interested in getting involved. Event: January 12 at Funoon in Greenpoint, Brooklyn We're scheduled for a performance on Jan 12 at Funoon in Brooklyn. ...
MK– Mandela’s Secret Army A Film by Osvalde Lewat Reviewed by B Nimri Aziz Nov16/23
Revolutionaries are sometimes forgotten, despite their mission having been successful. Their struggle over, it’s often condensed to a single heroic figure, recast by history into a pacifist and a statesman. Nelson Mandela, for example. Revolutionaries unable to overthrow their oppressor or if they build a state that doesn’t comply with western interests, are dismissed as ...
Culture and Art: Lebanon is a nominee for the Global Youth Awards in London
Culture and Art: Lebanon is a nominee for the Global Youth Awards in London The jury of the award’s organizing committee announced the selection of the Lebanese “Tiro Association for Arts” as one of the finalists for the Global Youth Awards for the category of creativity, subcategorized under leadership, in London for this year. The ...
Wellness Fair
Dear parents and community members, We are excited to invite you to Crestwood's first Community Wellness Fair on November 14, 2023 from 2pm-6pm. The Wellness Fair will be hosted at Riverside Middle School during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our aim with this fair is to embody the “whole child, whole student” approach by providing our vibrant district ...
Rashida Tlaib Statement on Speaking Up for Human Rights
"I’m the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, Mr. Chair, and my perspective is needed here now more than ever. I will not be silenced, and I will not let you distort my words. "Folks forget I’m from the city of Detroit, the most beautiful, Blackest city in the country, where I learned to speak ...
A deadly silence
Dear friends, As an organization founded on the principles of humanitarianism, equity and inclusion, ACCESS and its four national institutions -- CAAP, NNAAC, AANM and CAN -- are horrified and deeply troubled at the blatant double standard in the rhetoric surrounding the unfolding genocide and horrific suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. We mourn ...
Message from Maha Freij: Stand Against Hate
The heinous hate crime against a Muslim Palestinian American family in Illinois yesterday is a direct result of the sickening rhetoric coming from the White House, elected officials, and mainstream media. Their unconditional support for Israel during a conflict that has killed thousands of innocent civilians only fuels hate of Arab and/or Muslim Americans and ...
Your War or My War
Your War or My War. By B. Nimri Aziz October 11, 2023 “We Are at War!” declares the Israeli leadership. Oh really? Do Israelis and their allies count only bombings and armored tank attacks as war? Then what have Israeli troops been doing daily and ceaselessly as they storm into West Bank neighborhoods, killing, terrorizing ...
Julian Assange Needs a Break
From Where Will the Breakthrough Come for Julian Assange? September 13.23 by Barbara Nimri Aziz Julian Assange is still imprisoned; journalism’s future is still in jeopardy. Delegates from Australia’s parliament are headed to Washington to appeal to the U.S. Congress on behalf of the Wikileaks founder. While anyone who recognizes the injustice of Washington’s insistence ...
Don’t Miss! 5,000 years of history!
View this email in your browser Heather McAdoo GRAND OPENING OF THE MUDHIF Join us for a morning of fun and celebration for the whole familyArchaeology Now and the Arab American Educational Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project Celebrate 5,000 years of history—from the Iraqi Marshes to ...
Safety and Security Disappearing Even in New York’s Bucolic Catskills
Safe and secure? Or stressed and scared? by BNimri Aziz Aug 30, 2023 “Why don’t you just report it to the town council, with a photo of that cluttered yard,” I suggested to a neighbor complaining of piles of junk abandoned on an incomplete construction site beside her house. “Oh, I wouldn’t do that”, she ...
OPINION: What is the Future of Lebanon? — By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz
OPINION: What is the Future of Lebanon? POSTED ON: AUG 22, 2023 What is the Future of Lebanon? (arabamerica.com) By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz* Lebanon’s Political Front The stability of Lebanon has been rapidly declining for several years. Today, the Lebanese wonder if they live in a “failing” or a “failed” state. The term “Failing” means ...
Dearborn Open Mic August 16, 2023 – Exclusive Interview with Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
Dearborn Open Mic July 19, 2023
Crestwood Theatre Presents: Matilda, The Musical! This Weekend!
Crestwood Theatre's musical, Matilda! August 11, 12 at 7pm, and August 13 at 3pm. Tickets: Online at http://www.crestwoodtheatre.com, or at the door. Cast and crew includes: current students; a junior ensemble of 8-13 year olds; and over 30 Crestwood Theatre alumni! Cayla Kolbusz, Crestwood Theatre Director
Dearborn Open Mic July 19, 2023
Dearborn Open Mic July 19, 2023
Nepal’s Political Theater Is Driving Its Citizens Away
Political Theater in Nepal Is Driving Citizen FlightBy Barbara Nimri Aziz 07/13/23 With unwelcome regularity, every few months Kathmandu Valley experiences a nationally watched theatrical production. This month’s will surely be unrivalled. Yet, each new production seems to outdo the last in commercial evaluations and the celebrity of its leading actors. At the same time ...
Muslimish Presents: The Question of Halal Food
Muslimish Presents: The Question of Halal Food
Public Comments Now Open on EES Coke Battery, Dearborn Industrial Generation, LLC (DIG), and US Steel
Good afternoon, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Air Quality Division (AQD), is proposing to act on Permit to Install (PTI) application Nos. APP-2022-0290 from EES Coke Battery, LLC (EES Coke), APP-2023-0033 for Dearborn Industrial Generation (DIG), APP-2023-0066 for United States Steel Corporation – Great Lakes Works (US Steel). The purpose ...
أمسية حوارية مع رئيس بلدية ديربورن هايتس بلال بزي
أمسية حوارية مع رئيس بلدية ديربورن هايتس بلال بزي
المنتدى الثقافي في ديربورن ـ التحديات التي تواجهنا في مقاطعة كريستوود التعليمية
المنتدى الثقافي في ديربورن ـ التحديات التي تواجهنا في مقاطعة كريستوود التعليمية
الحراك الثقافي العربي في المملكة العربية السعودية: غزارة وتميز
الحراك الثقافي العربي في المملكة العربية السعودية: غزارة وتميز
الحراك الثقافي العربي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة: نشاط وإبداع
الحراك الثقافي العربي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة: نشاط وإبداع
الحراك الثقافي العربي في أستراليا: جسر العبور الى الوطن
الحراك الثقافي العربي في أستراليا: جسر العبور الى الوطن
الحراك الثقافي العربي في أرتريا: أي دور للرواية والشعر؟
الحراك الثقافي العربي في أرتريا: أي دور للرواية والشعر؟
تحية حب الى الشاعر الدكتور محمد علي شمس الدين
تحية حب الى الشاعر الدكتور محمد علي شمس الدين
الشاعر اليمني الراحل الدكتور عبد العزيز المقالح: مدار الضوء في سماء الأبجدية
الشاعر اليمني الراحل الدكتور عبد العزيز المقالح: مدار الضوء في سماء الأبجدية
أمسية حوارية شعرية مع أميرة الشعراء، الشاعرة العمانية عائشة السيفي
أمسية حوارية شعرية مع أميرة الشعراء، الشاعرة العمانية عائشة السيفي
SUPPORT the Palestine Comedy Festival
Support the Palestine Comedy Festival! Should we do comedy in Palestine during tough times? YES! Now more than ever! Love, laughter, and life keep us going! The Palestine Comedy Festival is COMING BACK in 2023! But we need your support to make it happen! We set up our website to make it even easier to ...
إرشاديات حلقة ١٢ (الأخيرة): وهل الاجتهاد إلا أمام النص … نظرية التجديد الفقهي
إرشاديات حلقة ١٢ (الأخيرة): وهل الاجتهاد إلا أمام النص ... نظرية التجديد الفقهي
حفل توقيع كتاب إرشاديات في تجديد الفكر الديني بقلم السيد وسام شرف الدين
حفل توقيع كتاب إرشاديات في تجديد الفكر الديني بقلم السيد وسام شرف الدين
الحراك الثقافي العربي في تونس: إشراقات لا تنطفئ
الحراك الثقافي العربي في تونس: إشراقات لا تنطفئ
A Shortened Conversation about Malcolm X on Juneteenth
A Shortened Conversation About Malcolm X. by B Nimri Aziz. June 19/2023 “I’ve been rereading The Autobiography of Malcolm X”, I volunteered. It was a spontaneous announcement after Jim, my neighbor, and I puzzled over the forthcoming Juneteenth holiday, unsure precisely what it signified. (I eventually offered my more or less accurate explanation without an ...
Join us for our Heritage Garden opening!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events! View this email in your browser Upcoming Events at AANM This season, AANM continues to present a variety of inspiring programs centered around the theme of مثمر / muthmir: Cultivating New Beginnings.Most exciting isthe opening of Al-Hadiqa, AANM's Heritage Garden, located on the Museum rooftop! Read on below ...
Community News and Programs from Islamic Center of Detroit
Watch Here Register Here Register Here Register Here Sign Up Today Sign Up Today Signup Today Register Here Register Now Sign Up Here Buy Now Register Now Click Here Donate Now Facebook Instagram Twitter Website ICD Community Members Kroger Community Rewards Groups It is time for re-enrollment for Kroger Community Rewards Program In order for ...
Detroit Amnesty Reminder: Close Guantanamo Vigil Today!
Today! Wednesday, June 7. 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 Our own monthly vigil, in solidarity with other groups around the world, to support the immediate closure of Guantanamo. Please join us as we use our fine "Close Guantanamo Now" and "Honk for Human Rights" signs for the ...
Dearborn Open Mic May 17, 2023
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A Reality Check on Our Polarized Lives (From My Radiology Exam) B. Nimri Aziz, May 24, 2023
Arriving for my bone density test at a downstate New York hospital, I’m delighted to again find Belinda in Radiology. When she does my annual mammogram, I learn more than about cancer. Although she readily shares her own breast cancer experience as she prepares her half-million-dollar machine. How she delights in describing its new features. ...
Syria, Alas. Is There Reason for Optimism?
Syria, Alas: Is There Reason for Optimism? We have a stingy agreement from most Arab League countries that Syria, one of its founding members, one of the area’s strongest Arab nationalist members, one whose policy has been the most uncompromising toward Israel, is readmitted to that capricious club. This assembly, however august, is hardly a ...
Dearborn Open Mic April 19, 2023
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Dearborn Open Mic March 15, 2023
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Dearborn Open Mic February 15, 2023
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Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela Revisited. April 24, 2023 by B Nimri Aziz
It was only when I started reading a collection of this remarkable African leader’s prison letters (records from 1962 to 1990) gathered in a judiciously edited 600-page book that I began to grasp the powerful character behind the freedom fighter, prisoner and South African president. Many of us have seen the films “Long Walk to ...
المنتدى الثقافي في ديربورن ـ أمسية شباط فبراير ٢٠٢٣ـ حوار مع قاضي القضاة سالم سلامة
المنتدى الثقافي في ديربورن ـ أمسية شباط فبراير ٢٠٢٣ـ حوار مع قاضي القضاة سالم سلامة
الحلقة 12: مقارنة بين تعليم اللغة العربية واللغة الفرنسية مع الأستاذة زينب عسّاف
الحلقة 12: مقارنة بين تعليم اللغة العربية واللغة الفرنسية
HOW NOT TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT by Rabbi Falick
I urge our leaders to look in the mirror and ask themselves: What have we done to encourage real dialogue with those (otherwise non-violent) parties with whom we vigorously disagree? When we won’t even talk to Jews who take the Palestinian side how are we going to talk to actual Palestinians?
Where Are The People? A poetry mini film by jessica Care moore
Where Are The People is a mini film by poet jessica Care moore. The poem is in her latest collection, We Want Our Bodies Back on Harper/Amistad. The film highlights some of the independent business that have survived gentrification in the Cass Corridor neighborhood of Detroit. The live recording with JCM and Trey Simon was ...
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