Best Movies of 2024: Top 10 Picks from Film Critics

Looking for the best movies of 2024? Our film critics have curated a top 10 list of the year’s most stunning, groundbreaking films. These cinematic gems will take you on emotional journeys, showcase extraordinary creativity, and offer fresh perspectives on storytelling. Check out the trailers, IMDb scores, and where you can watch them below! --- ...

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 ...

Top 30 Films for Mo Rida

This carefully curated selection of 30 films represents some of the finest works in cinema history, offering an array of genres, cultures, and stories. Each entry includes a brief introduction and an embedded trailer to give you a glimpse into these masterpieces. 1. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ...

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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We do not consent to war

In just the past few days the situation in the Middle East has gotten even worse. Israel has invaded Lebanon in a massive escalation of its genocidal war on Gaza, and Iran has launched a barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv in response to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Palestine, and Iran itself. If ...

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New Must-See French Movies! 🎥🇫🇷

New Must-See French Movies! 🎥🇫🇷 French cinema is known for its nuanced storytelling, deep character exploration, and artistic flair. If you're looking to dive into the latest and greatest films, check out these gems. We've also included their IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings to help you decide which ones to watch first!

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I Will Not be Voting for Kamala Harris by Khaled Beydoun

Trump is a Disaster President, but Harris a Genocidal Executive Khaled Beydoun Oct 2 READ IN APP Yesterday, by way of an Instagram post, I shared my position on the 2024 US Presidential Election. By way of three key points, I stated that: (1) I will not vote for Kamala Harris; (2) I will actively ...

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Israel’s escalating violence threatens us all

When war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before the UN Assembly and claimed that there was a “missile in every kitchen” in Lebanon, the subtext of this absurd assertion was loud and clear – Israel will claim Hezbollah is using civilians as “human shields” as cover to expand their genocidal killing spree to Lebanon with impunity, ...

Dearborn Rallies Against Lebanon Genocide 9-25-2024

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAY_dXjRN8Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/p/DAY_PM0Rkkm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Israeli official: “Lebanon will be annihilated.”

Israel is ramping up its violence and genocidal rhetoric ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

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ADC and Molitico Launch Arab.Vote

Voter Registration and Turnout Initiative Aims to Mobilize Arab American Voters Ahead of November's Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valentina Pereda, vpereda Washington, DC | http://www.adc.org | September 17, 2024 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and Molitico are teaming up to launch a comprehensive voter registration and turnout initiative - Arab.Vote. This bilingual voter ...

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Let’s call this what it is: terrorism.

Wissam, The news out of Lebanon has been horrifying. Over the course of two days, ordinary electronic devices like pagers and walkie-talkies that Israel rigged into explosive devices have killed dozens and injured thousands more. Among the dead are 9 year-old Fatima Abdullah and 11 year-old Bilal Kanj, two more precious children snatched away by ...

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War criminals and genociders will always stick together

It’s the buddy comedy nobody asked for. The neoliberal political chattering class is gushing over Kamala Harris’ latest endorsement – the notorious and unrepentant war criminal, Dick Cheney. Let’s refresh everyone on who Dick Cheney really is. Dick Cheney was the architect of the WMD lie that launched the Iraq war, leading to the deaths ...

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Israel murdered an American today.

She was 26 years old. She recently graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. She was like millions of our daughters and nieces and sisters – her whole life ahead of her. But now Aysenur Eygi is dead – murdered by Israel today in the West Bank. I am sickened. I am heartbroken. I ...

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Special Newsletter: Full ArabCon Program, Speakers, and more

ArabCon 2024 is fast approaching - be sure to register today! ArabCon Newsletter Speaker Line up, Registration Info and More! We are less than one week away from ArabCon! Starting Thursday September 12 Arab American scholars, activists, journalists, politicians, and other professionals from across the country will arrive in Dearborn, MI to collectively organize the ...

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TONIGHT! 6pm! Kickoff event for my Campaign!

Support Amer Zahr for Dearborn Schools!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ...

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Jill Stein: Richard Medhurst was arrested for the crime of journalism

For years we have warned that the persecution and incarceration of Julian Assange established a dangerous precedent for the criminalization of journalism. While Assange was finally freed this year, we see the rotten fruit of that campaign emerging in the recent, unjustifiable arrest of independent journalist Richard Medhurst. Medhurst is a dual Syrian-British citizen and ...

“Before It’s Too Late”. By B Nimri Aziz August 20/2024

Israel is forcing our civilization to lose its humanity. It has already forced ICJ to lose its authority. It has stilled the dreams of democracy. It has smothered the mission of countless journalists. It has punished and intimidated university presidents and forced the dismal of principled staff. It has quelled the moral consciousness of young ...

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Israel blew up another school today

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My Answer to Senator Gary Peters of Michigan

Senator Gary Peters Letter: August 7, 2024 Dear Mr. Charafeddine, Thank you for contacting me about the war between Israel and Hamas. I appreciate you taking the time to express your views. Hearing directly from Michiganders like you helps inform me of the issues that matter to our state. I am so grateful for your ...

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We’re sitting on a ticking time bomb

Biden-Harris are following Israel to WWIII. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

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Piercing the veil on Israeli propaganda

This is so much bigger than Gaza. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...

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Tragedy and Irony in America’s Presidential Politics by BNimri Aziz July 18/24

Weekends are often points for transitions. Last weekend proved to be one of these. One man, close to being eased out of the White House, hasn’t appeared this presidential – sort of – in months. Grasping a windfall chance to reunite the nation, his words are replete with authority and resolve, with only a few ...

History of Arab Israeli Conflict 25:Opposing Zionism from Jewish & Progressive perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61KEqifv4us https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-25Opposing-Zionism-from-Jewish--Progressive-perspective-e2m2djq

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Wissam Charafeddine Commentary on NY Times Video: Here’s How Biden Loses Michigan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82BEaWKbio https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Wissam-Charafeddine-Commentary-on-NY-Times-Video-Heres-How-Biden-Loses-Michigan-e2m25vb

كتاب جديد 4: نبض الأزرق للكاتبة عبير حسن علام

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi0Q232z9AQ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/4-e2m25qp

الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 13: حرية الرأي وسلطة المجتمع

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Lb-oHlE6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6YBqXSKDs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ9-GVf9WeM Join & Follow Livonia Salon

الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 12: بين الأدلجة والفكر النقدي

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdEouT_ezYQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Sux244YRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j32nky_rFm0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ingiifTEg4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlQTbNPhik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L74qjzOsq0E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYwyA1AIxqw Join & Follow Livonia Salon

الصالون الثقافي في ليفونيا 11: تحفيز الوعي والفكر الحر في المجتمع

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1b_v5lwSGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2c9U3R9Kso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpZKZw6-H_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUl1rT-rSI4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmkJrypS6ao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ7e0HuJd14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJHpms_WqnE Join & Follow Livonia Salon

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