Arab comedians entertain with talk about Muslim stereotypes and comedy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2011 – The following is a media advisory: WHAT: Comedians Dean Obeidallah and Aron Kader from the “Axis of Evil” and “Arabs Gone Wild” comedy tours will speak to D.C.-area college students about the role of comedy in combating stereotypes about Muslims and Arabs WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm WHERE: American University, Capital Auditorium, Tenley…

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Boston students revive centuries-old interactive Urdu poetry tradition

BOSTON, Sept.14, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) and Project Nur, in partnership with the Organization of Pakistani Students and the Bangladeshi Student Association will hold an International Mushaira — an evening of Urdu, Hindu, and Bengali poetry – on September 15, 2011, at the Conference Auditorium in the Boston University Student Union, beginning at…

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