Arab Americans
Arab Americans on the Move
Farouk Shami: First Palestinian American to Run for Governor in Texas
Posted on Thursday February 18, 2010
As the first Palestinian American to run for governor in Texas, Farouk Shami embodies the classic “American Dream.” Since coming to the U.S. as a student from Ramallah forty-five years ago, Shami has worked his way to the forefront of the business world and is the Founder and Chairman of Farouk Systems, Inc. Although his company has been incredibly successful throughout the world, known for the innovative and extremely popular BioSilk and CHI products, he is now venturing from his role as a businessman into politics. Shami has entered the political scene with a desire to bring economic revival to the state of Texas.
AbiNader, Baadani talk to Army EEO advisors
Posted on Thursday December 17, 2009
On Monday December 14, 2009, Jean AbiNader, AAI board member and COO of the Moroccan Center, and Jamal Baadani, founder of the Association of Patriotic Arab Americans in Military, presented to over 100 U.S. Army Equal Opportunity Advisors studying at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). The presentation at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. afforded a timely opportunity to explore issues unique to Arab and Muslim American soldiers in the field.
Fayrouz Saad: Special Assistant, Office of Director for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, DHS
Posted on Wednesday December 2, 2009
Arab American community activist and public servant Fayrouz Saad is moving on from her position as Civic Engagement Coordinator at the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), to assume the position of Special Assistant in the Office of the Director for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security.
Amir Omar: City Council, Richardson, Texas
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2009
Of Palestinian and Iranian decent, Republican Amir Omar became the first Muslim to be elected to the Richardson, Texas City Council last May. Omar earned a victory over incumbent Dennis Stewart to occupy the 7th seat of the Richardson City Council. This Texas A&M University graduate is an active member of his community and is involved in over ten local groups and associations….
Kareem Shora, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2009
Congratulations to Kareem Shora, who has served as ADC’s National Executive Director for ten years. His efforts on behalf of Arab Americans is greatly appreciated, and AAI looks forward to working closely with him in his new capacity as Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Earlier this year, Mr. Shora was sworn in by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC)…
