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November 1, 2011
Arabesque Series: Arab Women: Asserting their Rights, Deciding their Future TONIGHT!
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August 12, 2011
Join us as we celebrate the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan at Aladdin’s Eatery in Shirlington Village!
Tuesday, August 23
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Aladdin’s Eatery
Arlington-Shirlington Village
4044 Campbell Avenue
Arlington VA 22206
Menu will include:
Appetizers
Entrees with chicken, rice and veggie options
Baklava dessert
$25 per person. RSVP here
May 17, 2011
This post is from our friends at Move Over AIPAC, a four-day conference taking place this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Dear Friends,
Since we’re all anxious to see A JUST PEACE come to Palestinians and Israelis during these difficult times, we want to take this opportunity to urge you TO SIGN UP for all—or at least part of the upcoming gathering called “MOVE OVER AIPAC”, which will take place from MAY 21-24 in Washington DC. You can be a part of this historic happening for as little as $20! But you must sign up! More than 100 organizations have endorsed this event being organized by CODEPINKA, including ADC-DC.
Just look at the standout speaker-and-panelist lineup for the “MOVE OVER AIPAC” SUMMIT CONFERENCE ON MAY 21: Professors JOHN MEARSHEIMER AND STEPHEN WALT, authors of the game-changing book, THE ISRAEL LOBBY, which exposed AIPAC—The American Israel Public Affairs Committee—for its gigantic influence in getting our Congress to blindly take the “Israel-right-or-wrong” point of view as it enacts vital legislation framing our pro-Israel policy in the Middle East; and the incomparable ANNA BALTZER, Jewish-American author and Fulbright scholar who exemplifies the rising generation of savvy American Jews liberated from wrong-headed world views of the past; hip Palestinian women authors like LAILA EL-HADAD, NOURA EREKAT AND NADIA HIJAB and their equally perceptive and prophetic counterparts in the Jewish community, ANNA BALTZER, PHYLLIS BENNIS, DONNA NEVEL, LIZZY RATNER, DALIT BAUM, AND REBECCA VILKOMERSON. Another standout: distinguished diplomat/author CHARLES W. FREEMAN. And ADC’s ABED AYOUB will speak about Congressional lobbying.
Hey, we’ve only hit the highlights of Day 1! FOR THE WHOLE 4-DAY SCHEDULE OF RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, STREET THEATER AND MORE, climaxed by lobbying on Capitol Hill, please go towww.MoveOverAIPAC.org where you can get the complete schedule and sign-up on line. Remember, you have to register—though if you show up and pay on Saturday morning you might still get in if space allows. See you there!!
November 29, 2010
1001 Laughs Coming to DC- Featuring Amer Zahr, Mike Batayeh and Said Durrah
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1001 Laughs is Coming to DC as part of the “We’re Not White” Tourin association with Saids World Entertaintment.
Sponsored by NAAP-DC and ADC- DC.
Featuring a trio of the funniest Arab Comedians today! Amer Zahr, Mike Batayeh, and Said Durrah. Plus, some special guests… Mike Easmeil will be on stage as well!
Arab or Non- Arab… You can’t miss this star studded night of comedy!
Join us Dec 17th in Bethesda, MD for a night that will leave you laughing until the new year! Amer Zahr brings the 1001 Laughs to DC/MD/VA in conjunction with Saids World Entertainment that brought the VIP Comedy Show to Bethesda jus a few months ago!
All 4 of these comedians were featured in the New York Arab American Comedy Festival in New York City as well as perform all over the world for Arabs and Non- Arabs everywhere.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $20 ONLINE – Log on to www.AmerZahr.com or www.Saidsworld.com for tickets! Get them now because this event is sure to sell out with an allstar lineup!
Amer Zahr – www.AmerZahr.com
Mike Batayeh – www.MikeBatayeh.com
Said Durrah – www.Saidsworld.com
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November 17, 2010
DAM @ Liv in DC with DJ Underdog and the Cornel West theory
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Back by popular demand… your favorite Palestinian MCs are heading our way!
DAM will be performing at Liv Nightclub (located at 11th & U St, NW) with DC’s own DJ Underdog and special guests the Cornel West theory.
Show is 18 and over… starting at 7:00pm so don’t be late.
Tickets are on sale at http://damindc.eventbrite.com/ - get them before they sell out!
Come out and show DAM some DC love!
…and the 21+ folks should stick around after the show for Liv’s monthly funk/soul dance party… Fatback.
October 26, 2010
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites members and friends to join in the celebration honoring Helen’s dedicated service to our country as a journalism trailblazer, and her legendary front row coverage of the White House for over 60 years.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20008
6:00pm - VIP Reception | 7:00pm - Dinner Buy tickets online.
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October 19, 2010
Evening with US Special Envoy to Sudan MG J. Scott Gration
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Date: Monday, October 25, 2010
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Doubletree Hotel – Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA
RSVP: rsvp@adc.org
Please note the date of this event has changed to Oct. 25.
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, in partnership with the Sudanese-American Community, will host The United States Special Envoy to Sudan, Major General J. Scott Gration.
In January of 2011 Southern Sudan will hold an independence referendum on whether or not it should remain part of Sudan. The outcome of the referendum will have an impact on the region, as well as on the Sudanese-American community.
The event will provide an opportunity for community members to hear first hand from a Senior official on the status of the referendum, and what the future may hold for Sudan. There will also be a question and answer session, between MG Gration and the community. The evening will be a very informative session for those desiring current information about the situation in Sudan and the upcoming referendum.
Space is limited so please RSVP by sending an e-mail to rsvp@adc.org.
For any questions please call Abed Ayoub at 202-244-2990.
Hotel Information:
The Doubletree Hotel Washington DC – Crystal City near Washington DC, and just minutes away from the Airport, is located across the Potomac from our nation’s capital in beautiful Arlington, Virginia.
The hotel is located within blocks of the Pentagon City Metro Stop.
October 5, 2010
Book Signing & Discussion with Professor Basem L. Ra’ad 10/18
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Date: October 18, 2010
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: ADC Heritage Center, 1732 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC
RSVP required by October 17
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites you to a presentation and discussion followed by a book signing on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the ADC Heritage Center. Professor Basem L. Ra’ad will be discussing and signing his new book “Hidden Histories: Palestine and the Eastern Mediterranean.”
October 1, 2010
Book Launch – Edward Said A Legacy of Emancipation and Representation
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Date: Monday, November 1
Time: 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 14th St. and V St. NW, Washington, DC
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Join us in celebrating Edward Said’s work on his birthday with the launch of an important new book about the late public intellectual’s interdisciplinary contribution and unceasing commitment to justice.
Copies of the recently published book Edward Said: A Legacy of Emancipation and Representation (University of California Press, 2010) will be available on sale. Co-editor of the volume, Georgetown University’s Adel Iskandar, will be there to present the 29 chapter book which includes contributions from Noam Chomsky, Gayatri Spivak, Michael Wood, Joseph Massad, Ella Shohat, Ilan Pappe, Jacqueline Rose, Ghada Karmi, and many others. (more…)
September 27, 2010
Film Screening: Gaza Hospital by Marco Pasquini 9/29
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Date: September 29
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: ADC Heritage Center, 1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
RSVP IS REQUIRED BY 9/28 VIA EMAIL rsvp@adc.org
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Film followed by discussion with Ellen Siegel and Lauri E. King
About the Speakers
Ellen Siegel: Ms. Siegel is an American Jewish nurse who was volunteering at Gaza Hospital during the massacre in 1982. She is currently in Lebanon for the 28th anniversary to stand in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Lauri E. King: Dr. King is the North American Coordinator of International Campaign for Justice for the Victims of Sabra & Shatila, co-founder of Electronic Intifada, and an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies
About the Film
The Gaza Hospital in Beirut is adjacent to the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila; it used to be a vanguard health center run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. The Hospital witnessed and endured the Israeli invasion in 1982 and the War of the Camps — being severely damaged and later set up as a refugee center hospital, a refugee shelter, a building. This documentary switches between past and present as it traces the history of this building and the stories of the people who live or have worked therein. It shows a story of war, resilience and memory. Gaza Hospital reveals a rich, albeit tragic story set in tumultuous times.
Film is 84 minutes and is in Arabic with English subtitles.
