Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) hosted a briefing this past weekend to provide an update on relief efforts in Haiti. A panel of experts discussed past progress, current needs and future plans in the country. She issued the following statement after the meeting: “I was extremely pleased to convene a briefing for an update on recovery [...]
The Arab American National Museum is issuing a nationwide call for artifacts and personal stories to be included in a future exhibit tentatively titled Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to our Country, opening in February 2012. This exhibit will allow the Museum to serve its mission by documenting an important part of our [...]
By Sherlia Aziz The devastating earthquake on Tuesday in Port au Prince, Haiti has shocked the world. The country with a population of nine million, the size of Maryland is thought to have lost up to 100,000 people… crushed to death under concrete buildings. Around a third of the population is thought to be injured [...]
