Category: LOCAL NEWS
What’s An Oscar Worth? By B. Nimri Aziz
What’s An Oscar Worth? By B. Nimri Aziz It was costly for British actor Vanessa Redgrave beginning in the 1970s, forever pilloried for her crime of speaking out on an unspeakable subject. She refused to back down, calling her adversaries ‘Zionist hooligans’. Resolute in the face of a tenacious enmity, she retorted “I had to ...
Arab and Muslim American Green Party Caucus Condemns the Arrest of Dr. Jill Stein and Demands All Charges Be Dropped
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHdxHQhuHc7/?img_index=1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 20, 2025 Arab and Muslim American Green Party Caucus Condemns the Arrest of Dr. Jill Stein and Demands All Charges Be Dropped The Arab and Muslim American Green Party Caucus unequivocally condemns the unjust arrest and politically motivated charges against Green Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Jill Stein. We demand the immediate ...
Protest TODAY at WSU, Book Tour w/Rami Khouri, Upcoming Events,
Rally for Mahmoud Kahlil today at 2:30pm! TODAY, we are rallying against the detention and attempted deportation of Mahmoud Khalil at Wayne State University, Keast Commons! Join SDS, SJP, and many others this today, Wednesday 3/19 at 2:30 to protest the illegal detention and attempted deportation of Mahmoud Khalil. The student movement won’t tolerate attacks ...
March 15 film – 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime + director talkback + Iftar
Greetings and Ramadan Kareem, The Arab American National Museum (AANM) and Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) invite you to our next Cinema Nights at the Museum, which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025. We are pleased to screen the powerful, sobering documentary, “36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime” directed by Tarek ...
Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus launches
Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus launches Join the movement:Linktr.ee/dearborngreens In Arabic: https://youtu.be/vhvoQ9VQmQI?si=qOQnQw4Nd32u_OcC In English: https://youtu.be/IjVX0v129cY?si=UjOriafmKb-Lt2ik
Dearborn Greens Post Election Gathering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUKm2fFhiEg https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Dearborn-Greens-Post-Election-Gathering-e2uoa88
تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي ٢٨: العرب الأميركيون و الإبادة الجماعية الصهيونية في فلسطين ولبنان؟
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfOQK7vVKBA https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/ep-e2uo9ol
No Votes For Genocide Rally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o11E_lURxhU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah9APwjmyfY https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Dearborn-Blog-Films-Present-Dearborn-Voting-Jill-Stein-2024-e2uo81o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwP4jd03ipo https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/No-Votes-For-Genocide-Rally-Part-1-e2uo8db https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/No-Votes-For-Genocide-Rally-Part-2-e2uo8lg
Hands Off the Middle east Rally August 5, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqqg6WRuR8Q https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Hands-Off-the-Middle-east-Rally-August-5--2024-e2uo7mf
الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي حلقة 26: الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي، إلى أين؟
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epZ-rGRQdM https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/23-e2lr6ta https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/26-e2uo7h6
Gaza Relief Dinner – Doctors Against Genocide – Dearborn May 18 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BczaSTsvfks https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Gaza-Relief-Dinner---Doctors-Against-Genocide---Dearborn-May-18-2024-e2uo776
ILAN PAPPE IN DEARBORN: Gaza in Context: Past, Present, and Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gikX6i_OuLU https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/ILAN-PAPPE-IN-DEARBORN-Gaza-in-Context-Past--Present--and-Future-e2uo6u8
AlNadwa Freethinking Society Presents: Liberation is Our Word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebjUWZpaD04 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/AlNadwa-Freethinking-Society-Presents-Liberation-is-Our-Word-e2uo6od
A Fly on the Wall of the Oval Office 02.4.25 by B Nimri Aziz
Appropriately benevolent-looking, Netanyahu didn’t need to utter a word. He watched passively but attentively while the dauntless U.S. president announced plans for Gaza at their February 4th press conference. Only a fly on the wall was privy to their private exchange beforehand. The Bibi: “I’ve often been received in this room; today will surely surpass ...
Watch This Banned Documentary In Israel for Free
! Watch The Bibi Files for FREE between January 30 - February 10, 2025 Courtesy of J Street! Dear Nabil, Thank you for registering for the exclusive Q&A event of The Bibi Files with filmmaker Alexis Bloom, presented by J Street! We recommend watching the movie before the Q&A. You'll get a chance to watch ...
A Federal Worker Speaks Out: The Reality Behind Public Service
Dr. Stockton wrote: One of my memorable students wrote these thoughts about being a federal worker. She gave me permission to share it. My Perspective as a Federal Worker Over the last two weeks, nearly every day, the two million of us in the federal government have received email after email from the Administration degrading ...
Tell TikTok: Don’t Sell Out!
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Support Palestine & Justice this week, MLK DAY events
TODAY @ NOON Detroit Police Union Bldg 1938 E. Jefferson, Detroit Saturday, Jan. 18 • 12-2 pm Black Lives Matter Detroit, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, and General Strike U.S. (Detroit/Downriver) Chapter invite you to protest at the Detroit Police Union Building (1938 East Jefferson St, Detroit to bring attention to the bloated Detroit Police ...
Arab America Foundation Responds to DOJ Settlement with DoubleTree Hilton Orlando at Seaworld
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC, January 17, 2025–The Arab America Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Justice Department’s announcement yesterday regarding its investigation and subsequent settlement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. The settlement follows allegations of discriminatory practices that led to the last-minute cancellation of the ...
Nomination of Kassem Istanbouli for the Position of Lebanese Minister of Culture
Nomination of Kassem Istanbouli for the Position of Lebanese Minister of Culture A group of intellectuals and activists has launched a call to nominate the founder of the Lebanese National Theater, actor and director Kassem Istanbouli, for the position of Minister of Culture in Lebanon’s upcoming government. Istanbouli is currently working on rehabilitating the historic ...
Bulldozers and Bombs Jan 14/25 by B Nimri Aziz
Bulldozers and Bombs Jan 14/25 by B Nimri Aziz Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians for certain, as they rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents and clothes from their ...
My Top 10 Reads for 2024
This year, Wissam Charafeddine explored a diverse range of books that broadened his understanding of history, humanity, and innovation. Here are his top 10 picks for 2024, complete with a synopsis of each book, its author, a memorable quote, and resources for readers. 1. War Against the People by Jeff Halper Synopsis of the Book: ...
My holiday wishes to all: let’s try to use what freedoms we have left to help free others. Dec 24/24. By BNimri Aziz
Does Uhuru, ‘freedom’ in Swahili, apply in the United States? It depends. It depends on how the First Amendment is interpreted; it depends on how cunningly the term terrorism is applied in these tenuous fearsome times; it depends on how determinedly people fight to protect and restore their democracy. Doubtless, a few institutions committed to ...
Invitation to a January 29, 2025 Online Event on Thomas Paine’s Brithday
Thomas Paine’s birth was officially recorded in Thetford, Norfolk, England as January 29, 1737. While the Gregorian calendar we use today changes his birthdate to February 9, 1737, the Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) is a “historical documentation purists” organization. TPMA, Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), Center for Inquiry/Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science ...
CFI’s New ‘RFK Jr. Watch’; a Secular Celebrant Bill in Michigan; Tales of the CFIIG Paranormal Challenge; and more
Cause & Effect is the biweekly newsletter of the Center for Inquiry, covering a wide range of work that you help make possible. 'Spotlighting RFK Jr.’s Anti-Science Healthcare Views' CFI's Quackwatch highlights Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s anti-science views; OPP urges support for Michigan's ‘Civil Celebrant’ bill; updated Generations Skeptics website; and more Cause & Effect ...
Luigi’s Manifesto
Exclusive: Luigi's ManifestoRead the manifesto the media refused to publishKen KlippensteinDec 10, 2024 I’ve obtained a copy of suspected killer Luigi Mangione’s manifesto — the real one, not the forgery circulating online. Major media outlets are also in possession of the document but have refused to publish it and not even articulated a reason why. ...
Nothing like Comedy for the Holidays
Nothing like Comedy for the Holidays The holiday season calls for lightheartedness, connection, and a chance to unwind. French comedy has long been a staple of the country’s cinematic tradition, offering not just laughs but a deeper exploration of human emotions and social complexities. This season, as part of our Comedies for the Holidays programming, ...
Pain, Perseverance and Prizes Dec 10, 2024 by Barbara Nimri Aziz
Arab writers have a tough job these days. Here, I’m talking only about those of us in the US. (Although this affects us all.) Whether poets, journalists, novelists or comedians, we have an extra responsibility to record our pain, unite our fractured people, and celebrate our existence and endurance. We must continue to celebrate while ...
Let’s go! By Dr. Jill Stein Nov 27, 2024
As we power up for the next phase of this movement, I want to send you my deepest heartfelt gratitude. For you are a paragon of courage, the unstoppable force we need for an America and a world that works for all of us! Together we have changed history, and our work has only begun. Despite ...
To Watch This Weekend: 🎦French Comedy’s Cinema Evolution
French Comedy: Shifts in Humor and Culture Through Cinematography French cinema has a long-standing tradition of using comedy not just to entertain but furthermore, to offer social commentary. Over the years, this genre has evolved, adapting to societal changes while maintaining its ability to reflect and critique the world that informs and inspires it. The ...
Culture and Arts: The Lebanese National Theater Nominated for the ICCROM-Sharjah Award
The ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Center (the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) has announced the shortlist for the 4th edition of the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation in the Arab Region (2023-2024). The shortlist includes 18 outstanding projects from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, ...
The Fruits of the Breaking of the Duopoly by Wissam Charafeddine
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjySRcOD6_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The Fruits of Breaking the Duopoly The United States has long been dominated by a two-party political system, often referred to as the duopoly. This system, spearheaded by Democrats and Republicans, has stifled alternative voices, narrowed the scope of political discourse, and prioritized party interests over the will of the people. Breaking free from ...
Film Screening ‘Israelism’ w/panel from Palestine, Israel, US (Nov 21-26)
Save the dates: Nov 21-26 See film ‘Israelism’ and meet Simone Zimmerman (protagonist in the film/co-founder of IfNotNow) with Rotem & Osama from Salt of the Earth, activists from Israel & PalestineFree Tickets are available on JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Screen the Film ‘Israelism’ & Panel with Simone, Osama & Rotem RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Join Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit, ...
Dearborn Greens Post-Election Meet up, Sunday 7pm
Dear Green Team, Dearborn was the epicenter of the Stein campaign and it was great working with the Dearborn Greens. They're hosting a post-election gathering tomorrow 7pm It'll be a chance to discuss the election and the plans going forward. I'm going! Who else wants to join me? Also, last week's discussion with 2024 Green ...
UM Faculty Senate (and faculty) Censure Regents for stifling faculty and student dissent
From Dr. Ron Stockton's Facebook post: Approved by 71% of faculty. About time, In My Not-Very-Humble Opinion. (sorry I don't have the actual wording) Faculty pushes to censure University of Michigan regents over speech, protest policies Updated: Nov. 08, 2024 By Samuel Dodge | sdodge@mlive.com Update: All motions passed by at least 71% on Thursday, ...
Sat & Sun: Special Events w/Dr. Alice Rothchild: Gaza & Beyond
Save the dates: Nov 21-24 See film ‘Israelism’ and meet Simone Zimmerman (protagonist in the film/co-founder of IfNotNow) with Rotem & Osama from Salt of the Earth, activists from Israel & Palestine Tickets will be posted on JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Join human rights activist, author, filmmaker Dr. Alice Rothchild for conversation, book signing and refreshments. RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com ...
Events for Palestine, speakers, films, Dr. Alice Rothchild: Gaza & Beyond
Scroll down to read about events TODAY Join human rights activist, author, filmmaker Dr. Alice Rothchild for conversation, book signing and refreshments. RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Topics may include: Destruction of Healthcare & Human Rights in Gaza, Physical & Psychological Trauma to Children & Families, Teaching Our Children about Palestine, Ending the Genocide, and more. SATURDAY, November ...
A Message from Haidar Kousan to the Dearborn Community About Elections of 2024
Few days separate us from the presidential US elections, which to us as Arab Americans, is a historic unprecedented challenge given what is happening to our people in Lebanon and Palestine, with the blatant unconditional American support, funding, and looking the other way, in regards to the horrific crimes and massacres that the occupation forces ...
Post-Zoom Email! Not Another Hospital Campaign
Thank you for attending the start of the Not Another Hospital Campaign!We must take action ASAP to stand up and defend healthcare while condemning genocide. Please organize a press conference and vigil at your local hospital, and invite all your colleagues. Here are some resources to help you set up press conferences at your respective ...
الخيار الوحيد في انتخابات الرئاسة الأمريكية 2024 للعرب الأمريكان ـ وسام شرف الدين
مع أن استشراء الفساد في النظام الديمقراطي في الولايات المتحدة ليس مسؤولية الناخب أو المواطن الأميركي، إلا أن هذا الواقع يدفع عموم الأمة الأميركية إلى التنازل عن مصالحها وخياراتها ودورها في تشكيل الحكومة، من دون أن يبدل ذلك من حقيقة أن الحزبين الحاكمين هما المسؤولان عن هذا الحال المرير، وسوف يدفعان عاجلاً أم آجلاً ثمن ...
Our House is Destroyed by Our Paid Taxes
Hanna Bazzi stood in her kitchen in Dearborn, Michigan, staring at the images on her phone, her heart heavy with grief. The pictures showed the ruins of her sister’s house in Southern Lebanon—a home that had stood as a testament to decades of hard work and devotion. Now, it was nothing more than crumbled stone ...
W Community News – The Whole World Is In Dearborn
The Whole World Is In Dearborn View this email in your browser Community News I Would Like to Share Hello Friends, It seems that the whole world is in Dearborn for the next two weeks. The district we live in is one of 21 districts that will determine the outcome of the US Elections in ...
Events today & for Palestine this week & beyond
TONIGHT at WSU: MONDAY, Oct 21 • 7 pm Film: ‘Roadmap to Apartheid’Monday, October 21 • 7 pm Wayne State University Undergraduate Library 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202 Support the students at Wayne State University and JVP WSU https://events.wayne.edu/2024/10/21/roadmap-to-apartheid-101465/ Roadmap to Apartheid (2012) is the fourth film in the Voices of Palestine Film Series. ...
Our House in South Lebanon is Gone by Farah Bazzi
I wake up every morning with one intention: to make today the best last day of my life. It’s how I start each day. I breathe in…inhale… and tell myself, today will be different. Today, I’ll embrace the beauty of existence without any interruptions. Every day, I pour my heart into simply being. I tell ...
We Will Win
*Never underestimate the power of this movement.* This revolution is driven by *women* and the *young generation,* and we are here to change history. We will not be silenced. Our time has come, and our power is undeniable. We are standing up for *justice,* for *freedom,* and for the lives of our families in *Palestine* ...
Dr. Mosallam Recognized at Board Meeting for Superintendent of the Year Award
At tonight’s Crestwood Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam was honored with special recognition for receiving the 2024 Superintendent of the Year award from the National Association of School Superintendents. Board President Danielle Elzayat presented Dr. Mosallam with two plaques—one on behalf of the Crestwood Board of Education and another on behalf of ...
Invite to table at CoC Trunk or Treat!
Congress of Communities and Detroit Champions for Hope would like to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event on Saturday, October 19th 2-5pm at the outdoor space at the CoC office at 4870 Saint Hedwig, Detroit MI 48210. We are looking for partners who are interested in doing an outreach table, decorate ...
New Inductee to Dearborn Blog Hall of Hero’s: Robert Saleh
Robert Saleh: A Heroic Stand for Lebanon In the high-stakes world of professional football, coaches are often hailed as heroes for their strategic brilliance, leadership on the field, or ability to inspire a team. But sometimes, true heroism lies beyond the game itself. Such is the case with Robert Saleh, the head coach of the ...
Breaking: Big Endorsement for Jill & Butch
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Events & Protests for Palestine this weekend & beyond
ALL WELCOME: SUNDAY, Oct 6 • 11 am JOIN US Tashlich Ritual & Action End the Genocide • No Arms to Israel Sunday, Oct 6 • 11 am- 1 pm Milliken State Park 1900 Atwater Street, Detroit Join Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit to grieve the past year of U.S.-funded Israeli genocide in Palestine. Inspired by ...
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