Category: LOCAL NEWS

Dispatch from a Writing Shed I’m writing this from a rental property, on a hillside overlooking the northern reach of the Taconic Mountains. A key feature of this property is a small outbuilding, designed and built by the current owner as a quiet place for visitors to work. Spanning, at most, twelve feet square, it ...

This is what many are voicing after the June 24 release of Wikileaks founder and publisher Julian Assange. The cry “sometimes the impossible happens”, was uttered a decade ago after this same U.S. Department of Justice suddenly acquiesced on an unjust sentence. It came January 1, 2014 from American civil rights attorney Lynne Stewart on ...

Do you sense that there is less and less news reaching us from the occupied Palestinian territories, expressly from Gaza? Do you feel what I fear: – that moral outrage by the world public has been spent? That those millions of creative, passionate calls for a ceasefire have been exhausted? Or, that there’s simply nothing ...

Green Party Condemns Reinstatement of Draft, Demands Repeal of Authorization of Use of Military Force Green Party of the United States http://www.gp.org For Immediate Release: June 20, 2024 Contact: Gregg Jocoy, Co-chair, Media Committee, media, 202-804-2758 Gloria Mattera, Co-chair, Media Committee, media, 202-804-2758 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2024) - The U.S. Green Party condemns the ...

Friends: there’s always much to tell about the struggle and more to add our efforts to. June 19th “Juneteenth": a US holiday since 2021, it marks the emancipation on this day in 1865 of enslaved Black Americans. Celebrating their freedom, we strive to support all those still struggling for justice, everywhere- including Nepal. https://scheerpost.com/2024/06/19/rewind-juneteenth-embracing-the-power-of-awareness-and-repair/ Thus ...

I’ve never made a big deal out of Father’s Day. It’s always been a Hallmark Holiday to me – just another excuse for rampant consumerism. But this year, Father’s Day does hit a little different. My youngest graduated from high school last week, and I wasn’t there. I gave up being part of this milestone ...

Biden admin’s slip of the tongue is especially dark after this weekend’s massacre. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

They are watching us. At least, they were. Before they became overwhelmed with grief, before they collapsed, wounded, dazed by hunger, confusion and fear. By now, they must have completely given up on our world of voyeurs, including those taking a moment to glimpse that relentless slaughter day-after-day-after-day over there. They know how we live—our ...

Your inbox today will no doubt be filled with politicians, companies, organizations, and influencers paying somber tribute to the soldiers we sent to war who didn’t make it home.But who do you remember on Memorial Day? The horrible, unforgettable, unforgivable images coming out of Rafah right now demand our attention. As an activist who has ...

A recent poll released by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), shows Jill way ahead of Biden with an incredible 25% of Arab Americans supporting her while Biden is polling at a paltry 7%. The results are astonishing, and as the ADC website says “since the start of the genocide, many have speculated about who Arab ...

Program Schedule Announced! We are excited to announce the program for the People’s Conference for Palestine. Join us in Detroit, MI, next weekend May 24-26, for three days of critical discussion, exc Program Schedule Announced! We are excited to announce the program for the People’s Conference for Palestine. Join us in Detroit, MI, next weekend ...

This day is a solemn reminder of the expulsion and dispossession of the Palestinian people from their ancestral homeland at the hands of Zionist militias and settler military forces. Washington, DC | http://www.adc.org | May 15, 2024 – Today we commemorate 76 years of Nakba - The Catastrophe. This day is a solemn reminder of ...

Culture and Arts: Lebanon is rehabilitating the historicLe Colisée Cinema in Beirut After the experience of rehabilitating and opening the closed cinemas in the south and north of Lebanon and turning them into independent and free cultural spaces, the Tiro Association for Arts and the Istanbouli Theater began rehabilitating the Le Colisée Cinema in Beirut, ...

Hi Folks, Join Amnesty International USA for a powerful town hall discussion to stand in solidarity with Gaza and continue to demand a permanent ceasefire, stop arms transfers to the government of Israel and all parties, and end the illegal occupation. Hear our incredible speakers share their advocacy work for Gaza and our collective responsibility ...

Over 1 million Palestinians, among them 600,000 children, face an immediate forced transfer out of Rafah to Khain Younis. Washington, DC | adc.org | May 11, 2024 – The ongoing genocide and invasion of Rafah has placed the lives of millions of Palestinians at risk. The Biden Administration, as well as other global leaders have ...

Greetings friends, The Arab American National Museum (AANM) cordially invites you to our annual Arab Film Festival (AFF), taking place May 15-19 both in-person and virtually. Our schedule is now LIVE and tickets/passes are available for purchase. We have some excellent, unique programming coming up, including our opening night Moroccan Dinner & A Movie event, ...

Last night's inaugural Artist Gallery at Riverside Middle School was a spectacular showcase of talent across the Crestwood School District! From the vibrant halls of Highview, Hillcrest, Kinloch, Riverside to Crestwood, the creativity on display was simply breathtaking. 🎨 The attention to detail in each art piece was unparalleled, making it a historic evening for ...

Hello! I wanted to share some open positions that we currently have with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and Tejara. If you know any folks that would be a good fit, or If you know of any professional network spaces to share these job postings, please do! Director of Programs & Entrepreneurial Innovation Small ...

Dear friends, April was a particularly busy time with Arab American Heritage Month celebrations, including 80 groups participating in tours, presentations, and workshops held at our Arab American National Museum (AANM). Our signature event, the 52ndACCESS Annual Dinner was held on April 18, a wonderful evening of empowerment and impact. Lubana al Qantar's extraordinarily heartfelt ...

Gaza Relief Dinner in Dearborn!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ...

Ilan Pappe, a renowned Israeli exile and perhaps the world's foremost historian of Palestine, will be coming to the First Unitarian-Universalist Church of Detroit to share his expertise at this critical time. Pappe is the author of 19 books, including Gaza in Context. The event will be Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm at the First ...

We are excited to announce that registration is now open to the public for our upcoming People’s Conference for Palestine!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ...

As the Tide Turns towards Justice for Palestine, Where Does the Palestinian Diaspora Stand? May 1, 2024 by BNimri Aziz The Palestinian diaspora, particularly those living in the US, should not be overlooked as a player in calls for the freedom of Palestine. A new generation of professional Americans of Palestinian origin have worked tirelessly ...

Here’s the full story you won’t read in the media coverage today. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

Announcing the First Annual PaliCon 2024 NGP will host and sponsor three major events on May 18-19, 2024 in Dearborn! CONFERENCE, GAZA RELIEF DINNER, & MARCH! See the flyers below and click on them to register and buy tickets for the events! If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, click here

College students across America are standing up to stop this genocide. We stand with them. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

Dear Members/Supporters: First, condolences to Liz Harrow and Amnesty Group 81, Lansing, on the loss of Ken Harrow, HR expert on the Congo and Rwanda; the group has been active for many years in producing a monthly newsletter, featuring HR concerns and offering an Urgent Action letter on a prisoner. Thank you, dear friends, for ...

So Many Things Taking Place! View this email in your browser Community News I Would Like to ShareApril 25, 2024 In Person/Online Events: April 25|6PM: Empowered. Engaged: Arab Americans in Office w/Rashida, Fadwa, & Rima Mohammad at Arab American National Museum May 2|6PM: AMERICA'S FIRST MOSQUE? May 2|9PM:Livonia Salon Book Club Reading: فوبيا المقدس لمصطفى ...

Culture and Arts: Kassem Istanbouli brings cinema back to Beirut through the establishment of the Lebanese National Theater After the experience of rehabilitating and opening the closed cinemas in the south and north of Lebanon and turning them into independent and free cultural spaces, the Tiro Association for Arts and the Istanbouli Theater began rehabilitating ...

> Abandon Biden and demand peace. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

all spring courses | YOUR PROMO CODE: FIRSTTIME | APRIL 19, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

Anonymous Men Who Bury a Nation’s Martyrs by B Nimri Aziz April 7, 2024 We wring our hands and shake our heads sadly as the toll mounts. Palestinian corpses along the roadside, limp bodies pulled from rubble, wrapped figures large and small laid outside a hospital or beside a tent. Viewing these images from afar ...

100 Years of Genocide Lecture, New Book Club, Livonia Salon Latest Videos, Green Party Petition to Demand Investigation of US Funding of Genocide... View this email in your browser Community News I Would Like to ShareMay 5, 2024 Ramadan Decorations in Dearborn 1. Attend Dearborn Greens Meeting to Join the Historical Effort to Break the ...