The New America: Mom, Apple Pie, and Arab Bashing

Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans
Diversity Workshop
The New America:
Mom, Apple Pie, and Arab Bashing

Byblos Banquet Center
7258 Chase Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48126

Thursday, December 2, 2010
8:30am to 2:00 pm - Main Workshop-
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm - Optional Bonus Session

Thanks to Arab Detroit for hosting the 8th annual educational workshop!

It’s been quite a banner year for racism directed towards Arabs and Muslims. From a political candidate's racist anti-Arab ad campaign, to former White House bureau chief Helen Thomas' political execution, to the Ground Zero Mosque fight--the image of Arabs and Muslims in the US hit a new low.

This educational workshop will help participants understand Arab Americans, their issues, and their rich heritage and culture. This workshop addresses these issues and provides insights enabling participants to interpret and evaluate the circumstances with a more informed and unbiased outlook.

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The workshop presenters include:

Helen Thomas, Distinguished journalist, author, former columnist at Hearst Newspapers, and former White House bureau chief for United Press International.

Dr. Jack Shaheen, Internationally acclaimed author and media critic, and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois-Edwardsville.

Ray Hanania, Award-winning writer, author, radio commentator, and comedian from Chicago.

Warren David, Founder and publisher of Arab Detroit.com; President and CEO, David Communications, a multi-cultural public relations and marketing firm with specialization in the Arab American market.
Siham Awada Jaafar, Co-Producer of Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans Workshop and host of “Community Connection” weekly television program broadcast over Comcast Cable.

Dr. Amal Khalil David, Bilingual Program Supervisor, Detroit Public Schools and multicultural specialist in Arabic language and culture.

Who Should Attend? Members of the print and broadcast media, business leaders, human resource directors, diversity program managers, advertising, marketing and communications professionals, educators, municipal and government employees, law enforcement personnel, community leaders and those interested in learning more about Arab Americans.

For More Information:

877.ARAB.944
313.910.1955

AUB Alumni Weekend!

North American Regional Gathering

November 12 to 14, 2010
Four Points By Sheraton
3200 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.996.0600

Friday, November 12
6:30-8:30 pm: Welcoming Reception

Saturday, November 13
9:00 am -10:00 am: Registration (continental breakfast)

10:00 am -12:00 pm: Welcome: WAAAUB President Makkawi
Followed by: "All about WAAAUB – news and views"
Hear what’s new with your association and what’s planned for the future. The Board of Directors and Standing Committees have been busy with full agendas of activities.

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Luncheon

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Panel Discussion "AUB made me"
Alumni of various professional backgrounds and generations will reflect on how the University influenced their lives.

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm: WAAAUB North American Chapters Roundtable Discussion
A forum for WAAAUB chapters in North America to exchange ideas about events, community involvement, and outreach strategies that will help build strong and effective chapter networks. All are welcome.

7.30 pm for 8.00 pm until 11.00PM: North American Gathering Dinner
Reception followed by brief program , dinner and live Arabic musical entertainment.

Welcome and opening remarks from the Michigan Chapter, WAAAUB President Ambassador Khalil Makkawi, and AUB President Peter F. Dorman. The keynote speaker will be James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute and author of the recently published book, Arab Voices.

Sunday, November 14
10:00 am – 11:30 am: WAAAUB wrap up session
A review of the information covered during the previous day’s sessions and plans for the future.

11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Farewell Brunch

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Arab American National Museum Tour
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI is offering free tours to members of our group.

Annual Souk and Olive Harvest Celebration

The Jerusalem Fund
2425 Virginia Ave, NW
Washington
202.338.1958

Saturday, December 11
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of music, coffee, food and the sales of textiles, pottery, jewelry and gifts from North Africa and the Middle East. Celebrate the annual olive harvest in Palestine and support Palestinian farmers by purchasing bottles of fair trade extra virgin olive oil imported from Palestine.

This event is free and open to the public.

From the Front Lines of the Palestinian Popular Struggle

The Palestine Center invites you to a briefing with Joseph Dana journalist, blogger and filmmaker.

Tuesday November 9
12:30 to 2:00

The Palestine Center

Watch this event live from anywhere in the world.

Click here to RSVP!

Joseph Dana, who covers the regular protests and their repression, will discuss being on the front lines of the Palestinian popular struggle.

Stay connected with the events of the Palestine Center even if you cannot make it to Washington. You can see the events live here. You can also view the video of this and all other Palestine Center events shortly after they take place.

View the videos of previous events online by clicking here.