Arab-American Paratrooper Faces Deportation after Afghan Service
A highly decorated Arab-American sergeant in the US army, who is currently serving as a paratrooper in Afghanistan, faces deportation on his return to the United States because of an irregularity in his immigration papers. Sgt Hicham Benkabbou has been served with an order to stand trial for deportation as soon as he arrives home, […]
Does U.S. Tolerate Anti-Muslim Speech?
Lu Gronseth listens regularly to WWTC, a conservative talk-radio station in Minneapolis, and even advertises his mortgage-loan business on the station. But when he learned that a nationally syndicated radio show host had told WWTC listeners that Muslims should be deported and made rude comments about what they could do with their religion, Mr. Gronseth […]
Universal Orlando Resorts Drops ‘Savage Nation’ Ads
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/3/07) – The Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition (HHA) today announced that Universal Orlando Resorts has joined a growing list of advertisers that have stopped advertising or refuse to place their ads on Michael Savage’s “Savage Nation” radio program.HHA, a group of religious and civic organizations seeking to challenge hate speech […]
CAIR-FL: County’s First Mosque Opens with Interfaith Service
Pasco County’s first mosque opened its doors Saturday.The Islamic Center of New Port Richey had its grand opening at 10 a.m. at its new building at 4715 Grand Blvd.The event began with an interfaith service outdoors to show a diverse crowd can get along peacefully.“It is a day of celebration for Muslims in Pasco,” said […]
AL: Muslim’s GOP Debate Question Spurs Threats
Yasmin Elhady of Huntsville initially felt lucky to be one of the few chosen to ask a question during Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate, carried live on CNN.But within minutes, the online discussion at YouTube.com and CNN.com turned cruel, upsetting the young law student and causing her to second-guess her participation.“Some of it was just […]
AL: Muslim Raises $4,000 for Children in Need
Last year, the Bikes or Bust fundraiser at Bob Jones High School managed to net $1,500 in less than one a week to buy 31 bicycles. That was last year. This year again in only one week, students raised $4,296.77. Stephenie Peterson’s English students carried on the tradition. Many students “remember my seniors from last […]
MI: Panel on Muslim-American Experience
A panel discussion on Wayne State University’s campus this evening will share the findings of a task force on Muslim involvement in American political and civic life. The study, called “Strengthening America: The Civic and Political Integration of Muslim Americans,” was led by Tarooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., and former Secretary of […]
‘USA vs. Al-Arian’ Doc to Premiere in DC
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/30/07) – On Wednesday, December 5, the documentary film “USA vs. Al-Arian” will premiere in Washington, D.C., at the AMC/Loews Uptown 1 Theater.WHAT: Screening/Panel Discussion of USA vs. Al-ArianWHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at 7 p.m.WHERE: AMC/Loews Uptown 1 Theater, 3426 Connecticut Ave N.W., Washington, D.C.The screening will be followed by a panel […]
CAIR-FL: Man Trapped in Gaza Returns to South Fla.
Seven months after he left South Florida to visit his ailing mother in the Middle East, a Boca Raton man is finally home.Hafez Almbasher arrived at Miami International Airport on Thursday afternoon, exhausted and relieved after 24 hours of flying — and seven months of anxiety.“My wife always crying. I am crying with her. I […]
CAIR-FL: Man Back from Gaza After Red-Tape Hassle
Pushing a luggage cart, Hafez Almbasher emerged from customs Thursday at Miami International Airport.“How did they treat you?” he was asked.A wry smile. Just fine, he answered. He wore the thousand-yard stare of a man who had traveled farther than he ever expected.After seven months of learning more about the workings of immigration regulations than […]