Faye Davison

Obama's presidential words to Muslim world offer glimmers of hope for American Muslims

In his inaugural address, delivered before an audience that traversed across the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, President Barack Obama did something profound. Beyond infusing hope and optimism about a failing U.S. economy, environmental concerns, and security threats, President...

Picture of the day: A somber reminder of Guantanamo amid inaugural jubilee

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For some DC area residents, commemorating the inauguration outside of DC seems a good option

When Barack Obama was named president of the United States of America, Allison Wilkes, of Upper Marlboro, MD along with presumably many DC area residents, began to make plans to attend what promised to be the event of the century...

Protesting the Israeli airstrikes through a Facebook page?

During the 2008 Presidential campaign, such social networking sites as Facebook began to be more widely recognized as political tools, effectively enabling forms of dialogue between ordinary citizens and political hopefuls that had previously not been permitted through traditionally vertical...

Many older American Muslims cautiously optimistic about Obama's foreign policy promises

Throughout his historic campaign and election, Barack Obama has continued to emphasize that his presidency will lead to a new era in foreign relations between the United States and Muslim nations. As he was quoted as saying on this past...

DC area seniors share Thanksgiving at the Convention Center

Willie Johnson smiled as he waiting in line at the Washington Convention Center on yesterday for the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Feast.“I have been through a lot this year, so to know that I am not alone and that...

Sharing Thanksgiving across cultures

For cross-cultural families, the Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the most challenging of the year.As Anita Karim, an American-born Muslim, originally from Suitland, MD explained, “Preparing a dinner for a diverse audience will definitely test...

DC Craiglisters cashing in on Obama's historic inauguration

Given the demand for hotels in the DC area by visitors planning to attend the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, hospitality has been given new meaning by many DC Craiglisters. With most hotels within the 50 mile...

Prince George's County schools to close for Obama's historic inauguration

On November 13, Prince George’s County joined the already growing list of DC area school districts to close schools on Jan 20, the day marking the inauguration of the nation’s first African American president, Barack Obama...

The restaurant where chicken comes in many flavors

Have a taste of Indian, Latin, and American cuisine? Yes? Well, have I got the perfect new spot for your eclectic, yet, I’m sure, refined tastes. Chicken Hut, a new restaurant option in Clinton, MD offers the very...

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