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ADC MI Advisory Board to Hold 11th Annual Judges Night

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The ADC Michigan Advisory Board has announced the 11^th Annual Judges Night “Guardian of Justice” will be held on Wednesday, October 10^th. The purpose of ADC’s Annual Judges Night Reception is to recognize and honor local judges whose work in upholding civil rights has been exemplary. These Judges are recognized each year for their commitment to justice, civil rights and the letters of the U.S. Constitution in their courtrooms. For more information about Judge’s Night, email adcmichigan@adc.org

ADC MI Advisory Board Calls for Nominations for 11^th Annual Judge’s Night

The ADC Michigan Advisory Board has opened nominations for judges for the “Guardian of Justice” Award, which will be presented at this years’ 11^th Annual Judge’s Night Reception on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. The Advisory Board is currently accepting nominations for judges who have been exemplary in upholding civil Rights in their courtrooms, to receive this prestigious award. Nominations must include the name and courthouse of the Judge, along with a brief summary of why the Judge should be nominated, including the Judge’s accomplishments and unique rulings. All nominations should be sent to the Judge’s Night Committee at adcmichigan@adc.org. Nominations deadline is August 15, 2012.

Civil Rights is Our Passion:

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Civil Rights is Our Passion:

We welcome 2012 with vigor, vitality and a renewed sense of commitment with passionate energy to protect, preserve and maintain our civil rights and our civil liberties.

ADC Michigan would like to extend its sincere appreciation and indebtedness to all those who believe in ADC and who have supported its mission. For many years ADC has been the voice against discrimination, prejudice, profiling and unfair practices that negate the values of our precious American history. It has been the vital ingredient in building bridges of understanding, mutual respect and acceptance of our community’s rich diversity.

As we reflect on the year in review, and reflect on ADC’s history in fighting discrimination wherever it occurs, it is evident that ADC has been the most instrumental tool in championing the protection of Civil Rights, Human Rights and Civil Liberties not only in the Arab and Muslim American communities but for our communities in general.

· The Beginning: Since its inception in 1980, ADC for 31 years has maintained its stature as the premier civil rights organization and largest grassroots effort fighting against discrimination and preserving the rights of Arab Americans across the country. ADC Michigan upon its inception over 15 years ago has been at the forefront and has produced and implemented countless programs and initiatives to address the many issues that have faced our community in these challenging and extremely demanding times.

· Cases: An excess of 600 cases and complaints of discrimination, profiling, unfair employment practices filed from a wide variety of entities and individuals was brought to the ADC Michigan Regional Office in 2011. With its limited staff and resources, ADC Michigan has addressed every case and has either remedied the issue or has collaborated with the appropriate entity to reach a solution. In its 15 year history, ADC Michigan has addressed at least 9000 cases of discrimination with commitment, determination and a passion for results.

ADC Programs:

The ADC Michigan is proud to actively engage in several programs, including:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Scholarship Event
Annual Judge's Night Reception
Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony
Building Respect In Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES)
Kid's Club Celebration of Diversity
Young Volunteer Appreciation Day

ADC Benefit Gala

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The ADC Michigan Annual Benefit Gala is one of the largest and most prestigious annual Arab American events in the State of Michigan. The event usually generates a great amount of attention and publicity and hosts approximately 1,500 supporters, friends, distinguished guests, elected officials and international dignitaries each year.

In previous years, we have been honored to host distinguished leaders including: H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, the Prime Minister of the State of Qatar; Her Highness Shiekha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned of the State of Qatar; Queen Noor and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan; and Her Excellency Shiekha Lubna Al-Qasimi of the United Arab Emirates. In addition to the above dignitaries, we are proud to have hosted the Governor of the State of Michigan, a number of U.S. Congress men and women, and many other American political figures.

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MLK Scholarship

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Through the MLK Scholarship Program, ADC Michigan not only honors our nation's greatest civil rights leader, but also carries his message to the communities of Metro Detroit. High school seniors are asked to write an essay about what the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. means to them. A committee is assembled, including educators from local schools, to judge the students' essays and scholarships are then awarded at a banquet reception.

“This annual essay contest held in King’s memory has grown into one of the more notable and interesting celebrations of King’s life in metro Detroit.” DetroitFree Press
“The dual goals of the program are to provide Arab American and Chaldean American high school students with college funding and to educate them about the ongoing struggle for civil right.” Detroit News

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BRIDGES

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ADC Michigan continues to work closely with elected government officials in order to facilitate dialogue between them and community members, thus strengthening ties. ADC, on a regular basis, meets with these officials to update them on issues affecting the community and to relay concerns of the community. In addition, ADC, regularly hosts events between community members and government officials to address relevant issues of concern. To fulfill this initiative, ADC has established a strong relationship with the heads of all federal agencies in Michigan.

BRIDGES was founded in 2001 but was declared a formal entity of dialogue on May 16, 2003 by former US Attorney Jeffrey Collins and ADC Regional Director Imad Hamad. BRIDGES, an acronym for Building Respect In Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity, is a formalized body that includes members of the Arab American community who have been meeting with the heads of all the federal agencies in Detroit since shortly after the September 11 tragedy.