The News Circle Marks its 35th Anniversary Covering Arab American News, Views and History

The New Circle, recently celebrated its 35th anniversary covering Arab-American news, views, events, history, including their contributions and achievements. From marches protesting Israeli occupation, to Arab-American women excelling in the arts and sciences, to the first few Arab-American politicians forming a foothold in Congress and state government, The News Circle was there to report. Since its establishment in Los Angeles in June 1972, The News Circle has transformed its simple format from a few tabloid pages to a national magazine averaging 84 pages in English. Some of the magazine’s major articles are posted on its website: www.arab-american-affairs.net

Throughout its 35 years, The News Circle Publishing House, in addition to publishing the magazine, has also published the Arab-American Almanac series, the most comprehensive reference book about the Arab-American community. The 560-page 5th edition, provides Arab-American history, literature, organizations, press, religious institutions, an outline about the Arab world and the U.S., contributions and achievements, bibliography and over 400 photos. Keeping with historical preservation requirements, the entire collection of The News Circle/Arab-American Affairs magazine, the Arab-American Almanac series, photos and documentation are archived with the Arab-American Historical Foundation. The publications are microfilmed by a major university. Work is underway to digitize most of the collection for national and worldwide outreach. “Arab-Americans are an integral part of the American ethnic heritage, and The News Circle during the past 35 years has contributed its share to perpetuate the Arab-American culture, history and commitment to America, while helping in fostering better understanding of their perspectives, concerns and obligations,” said Joseph R. Haiek, publisher and founder. It was difficult for the staff to combine articles and photos of 35 years of achievements in just one article. We at The News Circle feel the Arab-American community deserves a responsible historian, hoping we have successfully preserved our rich history, and we are determined to continue to do the same for future generation.    

The following is The News Circle first editorial published June 1972: “"What you are now reading is not just a newspaper. It is also an idea, a hope and a dream. The News Circle’s aim is to bring together the Arabic speaking community’s organizations, churches and mosques in a circle of communications. In short, The News Circle hopes to provide more than a news service. We hope the paper will be an integral part of the community’s consciousness, its pulse and its beating heart. The News Circle does not intend to drive other publications out of business. On the contrary, we will work side by side with other Arabic speaking newspapers in the community to help bridge the communication gap. The ultimate success or failure of The News Circle depends on two factors: a conscientious staff that cares about its community, and you, our readers.” Work is underway to digitize al The News Circle magazine editions for posterity. "

To advertise and subscribe to Arab American Affairs magazine, write to: The News Circle Publishing House,                    POBox 3684, Glendale CA 91221, USA, Fax: (818) 246-1936, website: www.arab-american-affairs.net

How to contact the AAHF:
Direct all inquiries, historical suggestions, contributions, and mail Arab-American historical comments and article submissions to:
Arab American Historical Foundation
P. O. Box 291159
Los Angeles, CA 90027, U.S.A.
 
Phone: (818) 466-8900,  (818) 507-0333, Fax: (818) 246-1936