Naomi Shihab Nye Literary Prize – March 10 open for submissions
Friends: Spread the word; join the competition for our first award. For further details about eligibility and guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/NSNP2024 Very best wishes, BNimri
New Inductee to Hall of Hero’s: Aaron Bushnell
"Many of us like to ask ourselves, 'What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?' The answer is, you're doing it. Right now."
My Picks for Best 10 Films of 2023
1. Sanctuary (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQVHaZj-xA 2. Zone of Interest (German) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNtVaAuVYY 3. Holy Spider (Persian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27wZZ6O1IBc 4. Junkyard Dog (French) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCv83D3CQOY 5. Element (Disney) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXzcyx9V0xw 6. Past Lives (Chinese/American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA244xewjcI 7. Barbie (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM 8. Blackberry (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXL_HDzBQsM 9. Dumb Money (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmr8YmwnZ3w 10. Air (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euy4Yu6B3nU 11. Poor Things (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_klfx5sGzFk
Dearborn Blog TOP 5 Meals in Dearborn 2024
Dearborn, Michigan, affectionately known as the capital of Arab America, is a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and flavors. With its rich culinary heritage deeply rooted in Middle Eastern cuisine, Dearborn boasts a plethora of dining options that cater to every palate. In 2024, Dearborn Blog has curated a list of the top 5 ...
Arabic Certificate of Translation
Here is the Certificate link for more information. Wessam ElmeligiAssistant Professor Department of Language, Culture and Communication University of Michigan-Dearborn 4091 Evergreen Rd Dearborn, MI 48128 3093 CB https://www.wessamelmeligi.com/ 313-593-5429 Routledge Featured Authors The Poetry of Arab Women from the Pre-Islamic Age to Andalusia
New Inductee to Hall of Hero’s: Bisan Owda
"My message to the world: You are not innocent of what is happening to us, you as governments or peoples that support lsrael's annihilation of my people. We will not forgive you, we will not forgive you, humanity will not forgive you, we will not forget, even if we die, the history will never forget."
New Inductee to Hall of Hero’s: Chelsea Manning
True American Heros"If you saw incredible things, awful things...things that belonged in the public domain, and not on some server stored in a dark room in Washington DC...things that would have an impact on 6.7 billion people, what would you do?"US Army Soldier Bradley Manning (Now Chelsea Manning)
Dearborn Blog TOP 5 Pastries in Dearborn 2024
Title: Indulge in Dearborn: Exploring the Top 5 Pastries in the Heart of Arab America Dearborn, Michigan, often hailed as the capital of Arab America, boasts a vibrant culinary scene that reflects the rich heritage and diverse flavors of the Middle East. Among the myriad of delicacies that grace its streets, pastries hold a special ...
Dearborn Blog Inducts 10 Names to Its Hall of Heros
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Project: Hanzala | $3k raised
Hello friends, I hope this email finds you well. I have been preparing for a show that means a lot to me, and hopefully to you too. It's called Hanzala, based on the iconic cartoon of the Palestinian child that was created by the late Naji al-Ali. The show includes live music, cartoon animation, sufi ...
Standing Strong: In Support of Osama Siblani’s Courageous Stance
In the face of adversity and relentless attacks from powerful media outlets and organizations, Osama Siblani stands as a beacon of resilience and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights. His recent statement, echoing the sentiment of countless individuals advocating for Palestinian rights, sheds light on the stark realities of opposition and intimidation faced by ...
AANM – Film Series (in-person) Launch
Greetings friends, The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is pleased to relaunch our in-person film series, Cinema Nights at the Museum. In partnership with Cinema Lamont, our series kicks off this Thursday, February 8th at 7 p.m. with the in-person screening of Soleil O! The debut film from Mauritanian director Med Hondo is a bitterly ...
Free student field trips to AANM!
View this email in your browser Free student field trips to the Arab American National Museum! Dear Friend, Did you know that you can help provide unforgettable field trips to the Arab American National Museum (AANM) at no cost for schools or students? Since 2005, community members like you have enabled AANM to reach thousands ...
Aziz’ latest Commentary: Buried under the Genocide Debate
Buried under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves. Feb 5/24 by BN Aziz It’s hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So what about Israel’s ongoing assaults on Palestinian cemeteries across Gaza? The ...
North Carolina Recognizes Muslim American Heritage Month
Be Sure to Join Us for Upcoming Events- Episode 2 of MALA’s Podcast is Now Up! We have assembled extensive resources on Muslim American Heritage (click here) for you to join with us on social media in observing and recognizing this special month. We would be delighted if you would help with the celebration of ...
الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي حلقة 3: مقولة العداء للسامية وتزوير التاريخ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5C3qKvrVg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/3-e2f6fel
الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي حلقة 1: بين جذور التاريخ وإرهاصات المستقبل
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng1vGQKeYEE https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/1-e2f6km1
The Nest Radio Podcast Presents: WC Commissioner Sam Baydoun & DH City Council Pres. Dave Abdallah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoMIPhfVVRQ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/The-Nest-Radio-Podcast-Presents-WC-Commissioner-Sam-Baydoun--DH-City-Council-Pres--Dave-Abdallah-e2f6jo2
25 Years of Educational Excellence – Hamadeh Educational Services … From the Cradle to the Nest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcCeITM5W6s https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/25-Years-of-Educational-Excellence---Hamadeh-Educational-Services-----From-the-Cradle-to-the-Nest-e2f6iqr
History of Arab Israeli Conflict – Eps 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpckSQUaWQI https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-9_-Gaza-Genocide-ICJ-Hearing-Results-e2f692d
حوكمة التحوّل نحو الدولة الحديثة بين النظرية و التطبيق
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCxPtrkeDh8 يتشرف المركز العربي الأميركي للثقافة والفنون بدعوتكم إلى أمسية حوارية مع:الباحث الدكتور محمد علي جعفرتحت عنوان:حوكمة التحول نحو الدولة الحديثة، بين النظرية والتطبيقيقدمه ويحاوره:د. علي عجميالسيد وسام شرف الدينالزمان: السبت في 23 أيلول (سبتمبر)، 2023، الساعة الثانية عشرة ظهرا بتوقيت ديترويت، السابعة مساء بتوقيت بيروتالمكان: منصات المركز الإلكترونية
Thank You S. Africa, Yemen, Lebanon! Rally this Wednesday in Dearborn!
Rally! Wed, Jan 31, 7pm in Dearborn͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ...
TONIGHT: Watch Jill talk Palestine with Max Blumenthal
Tune in to Jill and Max on livestream. ...
Jill’s speech at the March for Gaza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLsAOump5Cg
Palestine Solidarity Night in Livonia this Saturday!
Palestine Solidarity Night in Livonia this Saturday!͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ...
ومضات معرفية من كتاب: لِعمر أطول ولِحياة أفضل من علوم وفنون طول العمر
ترجمة وبتصرف: عبدالله سلمان العوامي اسم الكتاب باللغة الانجليزية: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity كما هو معروف، لقد جلب لنا عالمنا الحديث مجموعة من الأمراض الفتاكة - السرطان وأمراض القلب والسكري من النوع الثاني، وهذه ليست سوى عدد قليل منها. وعلى الرغم من أن لدينا الآن أسلوب حياة أفضل من أسلافنا، إلا أن ...
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 ...
تاريخ العلم الفلسطيني
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOuSz_369-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PBXJSuHIJc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAxeyNWncvw
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
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 6: نظرية المعرفة والذكاء الاصطناعي
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 5: الفن بين الأصالة والحداثة
5 Incredible Films That Are Not Coming to a Theater Near You in Detroit
5 Incredible Films That Are Not Coming to a Theater Near You in Detroit
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
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 5: الفن بين الأصالة والحداثة
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 5: الفن بين الأصالة والحداثة
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 4:تجديد الفكر الديني
الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 4:تجديد الفكر الديني
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