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Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans
Arabophobia in America: Myth or Reality?
A Cultural Education Workshop
Registration Fee: $125.00
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Optional Bonus Session
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
Fairlane Center
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
(Next to the Fairlane Club)
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Arab Detroit hosts the fifth annual educational workshop on "Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans: Arabphobia in America: Myth or Realty?"
Arabophobia has been prevalent in Western culture since the Crusades. For centuries the Arab has played the role of the greedy oil rich sheik, the villain or the seducer of women, hustler and thief. In the 20th century new images emerged: the fanatical terrorist, the stone-thrower and the suicide bomber. This workshop will explore the diversity and culture of the Arab American community and focus on the Arab stereotype in popular culture and its impact on Arab American society.
The workshop presenters include:
Anisa Mehdi, Emmy Award-winning journalist and adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University.
Jackie Salloum, New York based artist and filmmaker and director the recently released film, "Sling Shot, Hip Hop."
Dr. Leila Farah, Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies, DePaul University, Chicago.
Mo Amer, Arab American Comedian, featured in "Allah Made Me Funny."
Warren David, Founder of Arab Detroit, President and CEO, David Communications, a multi-cultural public relations and marketing firm with specialization in the Arab American market.
Siham Awada Jaafar, Vice President, David Communications, a community leader and advocate in the greater Detroit Arab American community.
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.
EVENT HOTLINE1-877-ARAB-944
EVENT FAX LINE
313-846-0943
EVENT EMAIL
info@arabdetroit.com
Registration Fee: $125
$125 per person, includes workshop, continental breakfast, luncheon, workshop materials (students can attend workshop free of charge; lunch and keynote event is $25.00)
Group Registration Fee: $110 (Five or More Registrants)
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2008
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