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Tuesday April 09, 2013
Ralph Nader Receives the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service
By Jade Zoghbi
Next Tuesday, the Arab American Institute Foundation will honor the extraordinary career and contributions of Ralph Nader during the annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards. Read More »
Monday April 08, 2013
If These Are Gains, What Does Loss Look Like?
Many have written ably about the inherent problems of Western reporting on the Syrian uprising, but I think this picture sums up one of the fundamental concerns rather succinctly. The eagerness of many outlets to cheer on the military “advance” of the Syrian rebels – and thus the further militarization of the Syrian conflict – often eclipses the suffering and devastation that goes along with it. Read More »
Friday April 05, 2013
How Many Arab Americans Are There?
As the demographics researcher at the Arab American Institute, I’m often asked about the total number of Arab Americans in the country. Though the question seems simple, the answer is anything but. Read More »
Wednesday April 03, 2013
A Major Milestone for Arab American News Media
Osama Siblani, founder of the Michigan-based Arab American News, will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame on April 20th at its annual banquet. Arab American News is the largest weekly Arab American publication in the country, with a circulation of roughly 35,000. Read More »
Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013