http://www.arabdetroit.com Latest news from Arab Detroit Community The Muslim Center of Detroit welcomes the Ministry of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed for the annual Islamic Convention and cordially invites you to the opening of the the Building Islam in Detroit exhibition. Building Islam in Detroit is a research project that documents the growth of mosques and Muslim communities in greater Detroit over the last century. We hope this exhibit will help you appr... 2008-08-27 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=211 This week, more than forty Arab Americans are participating as delegates and members of standing committees to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Dr. James Zogby, Convener of the Democratic National Ethnic Coordinating Council (DNECC), and a number of key Arab American delegates to the DNCC will discuss the role of Arab Americans in the 2008 election. Here's a look back at past C...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news209.jpg 2008-08-26 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=209 Interfaith leaders gathered at the Democratic National Convention to link faith and action under the theme: "Our Sacred Responsibility: to our Children, to our Neighbors, to our Nation and to our World." The August 25th event brought together delegates, elected officials and faith leaders representing America's diverse religious traditions. Scriptures were read from each of the ... 2008-08-25 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=210 Actor and filmmaker Jennifer Jajeh uses her art to inspire audiences to contemplate new ways of seeing the world. Born in San Francisco, she has acted since childhood. "I was the kid who always made my family gather around the living room to watch my latest production," Jajeh says. Her new one-woman show, "I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I'm Afraid to Tell You," will de...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news208.jpg 2008-08-24 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=208 The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in cooperation with the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Lebanon), is organizing a trade delegation to Lebanon to participate in the 4th Annual Trade Fair for U.S. Products and Services. Made in America 2008 is hosted by the U.S. Embassy’s Commercial Service, a Division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and will be held in Beirut,... 2008-08-21 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=203 Hon. Mary Rose Oakar, President of ADC and Chair of the Rules Committee for the Democratic Convention, will be speaking from the podium at the Convention in the Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado on Monday, August 25, 2008, between 3:30-4:00pm Mountain Time. She will be joined by former Governor David Walters and Ms. Sunita Leeds. The Rules Committee for the DNC Convention will establish the pro...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news204.jpg 2008-08-21 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=204 Delve into the intricacies of the Arabic language in a casual and friendly setting this fall at the Arab American National Museum. This time around, instructor Yasser Mansour offers Intro to Arabic Level I on both Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 4 and on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 6. Class meetings are two hours long; the course runs for 10 weeks. Tuition is just $235 (only $200 for Museu...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news206.jpg 2008-08-21 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=206 Join the AANM at the elegant Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan at 6 p.m Saturday, October 11, for a festive, black-tie-optional evening celebrating the first and only Arab American museum in the United States. The event includes an open-bar social hour, sumptuous sit-down dinner and a brief program, followed by a cash bar and a live performance by the renowned Arabesque Music Ensemble. ...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news207.jpg 2008-08-21 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=207 The Henry Ford Estate Fair Lane has established itself as a National Historic Landmark, sharing the story of the Fords’ lives and impact, not only on Southeastern Michigan, but throughout the nation and the world. Through the years, the efforts of Henry Ford helped to establish middle class America and helped to provide jobs to those individuals and families migrating to the Detroit area. Henr... 2008-08-20 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=205 Poets For Palestine is a unique collection of poetry, spoken word, hip-hop and art dedicated to Palestine. Made up of 48 poems and 30 pieces of art, Poets For Palestine was compiled to unite a diverse range of voices who have used their work to elevate the consciousness of humanity. The proceeds of the anthology will go to fund future cultural projects that highlight Arab artistry in the US. ...http://www.arabdetroit.com/pictures/news201.jpg 2008-08-19 http://www.arabdetroit.com/news.php?id=201