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Cut in food assistance to impactlow-income Americans
WASHINGTON - One of every seven Americans will take a hit on Friday, Nov. 1, when a $5 billion cut in food stamps, the first across-the-board reduction in the history of the decades-old federal program, takes effect.But if conservative Republicans in Congress get their way, this week's pullback may be just a taste of what's to...
Dearborn Heights voters to choose Mayor, four council members
November 1st, 20130 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The municipality race in Dearborn Heights this year has been rather low key, leading up to the General Election on November 5. The City did not have a primary, as not enough candidates pulled petitions to warrant one.Several key positions are up for election in the City this year. Two candidates are running for...Heated Detroit mayoral debate leaves voters divided
DETROIT — The final Detroit mayoral debate between Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and former Detroit Medical Center (DMC) CEO Mike Duggan ended on a sour note, as both candidates answered questions from a studio audience and engaged in a heated debate over their own qualifications and the future of the City.The event, held at and...AAPAC stresses voter turnout, women empowerment at annual banquet
DEARBORN — On Friday, Oct. 25, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) held its 16th annual banquet at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center, hosting over 500 attendees, including officials, activists and candidates. The event highlighted the importance of Arab voter turnout.Just days away from local municipality races,...Chamber honors Arab American entrepreneurs at gala
DETROIT — The American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) honored Palestinian American entrepreneurs Farouk Shami and Mohamad Issa at its 21st Annual “Building Economic Bridges” Gala at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center on Friday, Oct. 25.The event, which was emceed by Channel 7/WXYZ Reporter Nima Shaffe, was attended by...Female staff members of ADC National go on strike in wake of sexual harassment scandal
DEARBORN — According to an editorial, published by Al Jazeera this week, a few women working at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s (ADC) national office in Washington D.C. have been on strike since Oct. 21. The move follows the completion of an investigation by the group that found “insufficient” evidence to...Dearborn City Clerk answers questions about Election Day
DEARBORN — Election season tends to be a busy time for City Clerk Kathleen Buda, especially this year. While fulfilling her job duties of organizing and preparing all details for the City race, she has also been working on her own campaign, as she is also a candidate on the ballot and is up for re-election for a fifth consecutive...Juliette Kayyem: I am driven by my background
Juliette Kayyem, a daughter of Lebanese immigrants, has spent most of her career in public service. She says her Arab American roots are the motivation for her involvement in the public sphere. She has worked in government and for the public because of — not despite —her family's background.Kayyem has served as a civil rights...Arab American domestic violence survivors: You’re not alone
DEARBORN — It isn’t easy for survivors of domestic violence to go public with their stories, especially when they’re part of such a close-knit community. In an effort to help other women, two local Arab Americans courageously discussed their own experiences with overcoming abusive relationships during the event, Voices over...Driver of camp Dearborn hayride was reportedly drinking before crash
DEARBORN — According to a report, the driver of the hayride that crashed on Sunday, Oct. 27 in Camp Dearborn was drinking before the accident. The driver registered a .06 blood/alcohol content. The legal limit is .08. The Milford Police and City of Dearborn are working together to determine the cause of the accident that led to...Wayne County seeks millions in lawsuit on jail construction project
DETROIT — This week, Wayne County and the Wayne County Building Authority filed suit against AECOM Services of Michigan, Inc., AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Ghafari Associates, LLC, and the Walbridge-dck Joint Venture related to the failed design and construction of the Consolidated Jail Project in Detroit, Michigan. In their...Larceny at Dearborn mosque
DEARBORN — Several larcenies have occurred at the American Moslem Society, located at 9945 Vernor. The suspect enters the mosque during prayer service, removes personal items from the storage shelf and then exits the mosque. The latest two incidents occurred on Oct.17 at approximately 2 p.m. and Oct. 24 at about 8 p.m....WSU law student found deadnear Detroit’s former Packard Plant
Tiane Brown. DETROIT — The body of 33-year-old Tiane Brown, a Wayne State University (WSU) Law School student was found this week near the former Packard Plant. Brown went missing Monday night, and was completing her third year in law school. Two people are being questioned by police in connection with her murder. The...Arab American News report sparks dialogue among Muslim religious leaders
DETROIT — A New America Media Women Immigrants Fellowship story on the difficulties of getting an Islamic divorce has sparked dialogue among local Muslim religious leaders on how to make divorce easier for women. The article, by Natasha Dado of The Arab American News, describes the difficulties that Muslim women experience when...ACLU: Laws banning peaceful panhandling are unconstitutional
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, on Tuesday, sent letters to 84 municipalities across the State, notifying them that anti-begging ordinances on their books are unconstitutional and should be repealed. The ordinances are nearly identical to the Michigan law struck down in August by the Court of Appeals for......
“Out Loud:” a sobering film about homosexuality in Lebanon
In Lebanon, where there is no despot to oust, the Arab Spring takes shape in the struggle for social change. On October 25, "Out Loud," the first film about homosexuality in Lebanon debuted in a New York City theater.The film could not be finished or shown in Lebanon. It was blocked by a government censorship committee earlier in...Arab Orchestra teaches music at Detroit school
DETROIT — After spending eight centuries in the Iberian Peninsula, Arabs left a long-lasting mark on European music. Traces of this influence may be heard on our radios today. But the Michigan Arab Orchestra did not have to conquer Spain to spread the Arabic music tradition. The orchestra is teaching Arabic music at Detroit's Woodward......
Saudi court convicts Jordanian of spying for Israel
RIYADH — A Saudi court convicted a Jordanian citizen of spying for Israel and sentenced him to nine years in jail and 80 lashes, a pro-government Saudi newspaper reported on Wednesday, Oct. 30.The Arabic-language al-Riyadh newspaper did not identify the Jordanian but said the Riyadh criminal court found him guilty of "writing to...Sectarian clashes kill dozens in north Yemen
SANAA — The death toll from a Houthi Shi'a attack on a mountain town in northern Yemen held by their Salafi Sunni Muslim rivals has risen to 24, a Salafi spokesman said on Thursday, Oct. 31, as the two sides fought for a second day.Abu Ismail al-Hajouri said more than 100 people were also wounded in Damaj, which he said the...Gunmen steal $55 million from Libyan central bank
TRIPOLI — Gunmen stole $55 million in a heist on a van carrying local and foreign currency for the Libyan central bank on Monday, Oct. 28, state news agency Lana said.Ten armed men stopped the van in the coastal city of Sirte, carrying 53 million Libyan dinars ($43.49 million) and foreign currency worth $12 million. The van was coming...Israel on the lookout: Lebanon haunted by the ghosts of Civil War
Throughout the years, Lebanon’s demographics have experienced periodic influx. But particularly in the last two years, the demographic shift has been so overwhelming due to the flood of Syrian refugees in desperate need for shelter. The situation is highly charged, if not perilous, considering Lebanon’s unmanageable sectarian......
Woman sentenced to 37 years in prison for starving adopted Ethiopian child to death
WASHINGTON — A U.S. woman was sentenced to 37 years in prison on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for starving her Ethiopia-born adopted daughter and leaving her to die outside in the cold in Washington state.Stay-at-home mother Carri Williams, 42, was convicted last month of homicide by abuse, in connection with the 2011 death of 13-year-old...IHW honors judges, community leaders at fundraising dinner
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) held its Semi-Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 26. During the event, the IHW recognized and honored five dignitaries, for their achievements in leadership and service to the community. The awardees were Judges Sam Salamey, David Turfe and Charlene M. Elder; Dr. Yahya......
Middle schooler kills teacher, wounds two students in Nevada
NEVADA- A 12-year-old boy who killed a teacher and wounded two fellow students at his Nevada middle school likely brought the gun from home, raising questions about whether the parents could face liability.A day after the shooting, police were searching for reasons why the boy, among the youngest school shooters in U.S. history, opened...Amnesty: U.S. drone strikes killed Pakistani grandmother, laborers
ISLAMABAD — U.S. drone strikes killed a Pakistani grandmother and 18 civilian laborers last year, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, Oct. 22, shedding new light on a major source of tension in U.S.-Pakistani relations.Islamabad publicly opposes drone attacks, saying they kill too many civilians in addition to their intended target......
