DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Arab Detroit will host an educational workshop, "Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans" on Thursday, October 25th from 8:30am to 2:00pm at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Fairlane Center, 1900 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, Michigan.
The diversity workshop will look at the immigration of Arab Americans and the effects of discrimination as a result of recent events in the Middle East. The tragic events in Lebanon last year, the Palestinian diaspora and the Iraq war have contributed to a misunderstood image of the rich heritage and culture of Arab Americans. The workshop will examine the diversity and culture of the Arab American community, explore the image of the Arab American in the media and the effects of prejudice and discrimination, and look at some of the most significant scientific contributions from the Arab and Islamic world to western civilization.
"This workshop goes beyond the everyday headlines and looks at some of the vital and pertinent issues affecting Arab Americans in southeastern Michigan," says Siham Awada Jaafar, Vice President of David Communications and one of the principal organizers of the event. She went on to say, "We are hopeful that participants will have a more accurate understanding of Arab Americans as a result of this informative event."
The workshop presenters include:
* Kathy Najimy, Award-Winning Actress and Activist. * Dr. Jack Shaheen, Internationally acclaimed author and media critic and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois-Edwardsville. * Dr. George Saliba, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Science, Columbia University, New York. * 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 * Dr. Amal Khalil David, Bilingual Program Supervisor, Detroit Public Schools
The workshop is expected to attract 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.
The registration enrollment fee is $95 per person and includes the workshop, continental breakfast, luncheon and workshop materials.
An optional bonus session will be offered from 2:15pm to 3:30pm and will focus on some of the most commonly used Arabic language phrases.
Arab Detroit is dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of accurate information about Arab Americans through the development of informative print materials, educational and cultural events and multi-media programming. The Arab Detroit website, www.arabdetroit.com is a hub for activities, organizations and resources about the Arab American community.
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For more information contact Arab Detroit at 1-877-ARAB-944 (1-877-272-2944), via email, info@arabdetroit.com or on the worldwide web at, www.arabdetroit.com
Sponsored by: Arab Detroit In Partnership with: Center for Arab American Studies-- University of Michigan-Dearborn L-3 Communications U.S. Navy Detroit Edison Hyatt Regency Hotel-Dearborn Sponsored by: Nielsen Comerica Bank Wayne County Community College District With Support from: ADC ACCESS AWARE Byblos Banquet Center Smooth Jazz-98.7 FM