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Nakba: 65 years later, and we’re winning
May 17th, 20130 Well, it’s that time of year. It’s the day when we Palestinians commemorate the establishment of the State of Israel. They call it “independence,” and we call it “Nakba,” which basically means “catastrophe,” or “calamity.”There are still many people living today who suffered the catastrophe of 1948, were...Who are the war criminals in Syria?
Last week, several polls came out assessing U.S. public opinion on intervention in Syria.According to the Huffington Post poll, Americans oppose U.S. air strikes on Syria by 3-to-1. They oppose sending arms to the rebels by 4-to-1. They oppose putting U.S. ground troops into Syria by 14-to-1. Democrats, Republicans and independents are...In the hands of Arabs, pressure-cookers raise fear and suspicion
The United States, in many senses, is supposedly known as one of the most tolerant countries in the world. Diversity is the foundation of this country, and it is worn as a badge of honor by many of us. While other countries, such as those in Europe, stifle the voices of their ethnic and religious minorities, the US prides itself on...Detroit prepares for a different kind of municipality election
DETROIT — For nearly 100 years, since 1918, Detroiters have been electing their entire city council, which serves as the City's legislative body, at large. However, this year, as a result of the passage of the City's new charter, seven members of the nine-person council will be elected by district. The charter divided Detroit into...Dearborn candidates gear up for Primary Election
DEARBORN — The City of Dearborn's Municipality race is shaping up to be a hefty one. For the first time in years, enough candidates have filed for the Mayoral, City Clerk and City Council positions to warrant a Primary on August 7.The deadline for filing for any one of the three positions was Tuesday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m....
Historic national conference aims to unify Chaldeans from around the world
May 16th, 20130 WEST BLOOMFIELD — The first ever General Chaldean National Conference hosted its opening session on Wednesday at the Shenandoah Country Club, attracting nearly 450 participants. The 5-day Conference, which is hosted by the United Chaldean Democratic Forum, hopes to bring Chaldeans together from various political and national...Charles Schoder works to strengthen Arab American outreach through MDCR
DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) recently appointed Charles Schoder as the Civil Rights Specialist and Liaison to the Arab American Community, replacing former Civil Rights Specialist Leila Saba-Hanna, who after a car accident was unable to continue fulfilling her duties. Schoder is not new to the MDCR....
Edsel Ford Basketball Coach re-hired following community objection
May 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — Outrage erupted last week in the community when Dearborn residents learned that Edsel Ford High School Varsity Basketball Coach Ibrahim Baydoun was being replaced after a 17-year tenure as coach at the High School. Only several days after the announcement however, a decision was made by the Edsel Ford Administration to...
200 immigrants naturalized at U.S. citizenship ceremony
May 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — On Friday, May 9, over 200 immigrants were sworn in as US citizens during a ceremony, hosted by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Michigan at the Byblos Banquet Center. The newly naturalized citizens hailed from 55 different countries. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. District Court Judge...
NAAMA members meet with head of Oakland University’s Beaumont School of Medicine
May 16th, 20130 ROCHESTER — On May 9, Dr. Sam Fawaz, president of the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA), NAAMA board members and members at large met with the founding Dean of Oakland University’s William Beaumont School of Medicine (OU-WBSOM) Dr. Robert Folberg on the campus of Oakland University. NAAMA members with Folberg...Dearborn schools honored for environmental efforts
More than 35 public and private schools in Dearborn, including the City's three public high schools, earned a green status from Michigan Green Schools (MGS) in a ceremony on May 1.Michigan Green Schools is a non-profit organization that helps schools in Michigan achieve environmental goals, such as recycling, saving energy and protecting...Three Arab Americans accepted to Harvard, offer advice on getting into Ivy League School
DEARBORN — Three, soon-to-be, high school graduates from Dearborn, who have been accepted to Harvard University, sat down with The Arab American News recently to discuss their acceptance. Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the world, and has a 6.3 percent acceptance rate. Harp.While two of them...New Troy ordinance prevents hookah lounges from operating past midnight
TROY — Hookah lounge owners in Troy will no longer be able to keep their doors open for business past midnight. On Monday, the Troy City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits hookah lounge owners from operating after 12 a.m. Some hookah lounge owners say they'll have no choice, but to close down because of the ordinance....IRS offers workshop for small and mid-sized charitable organizations
DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service and the Center for Nonprofit Management at Lawrence Technological University will co-host a low-cost, one-day, workshop on May 21 and 22, 2013 to help educate tax-exempt nonprofit organizations on meeting their tax obligations and ensuring they keep their tax-exempt status.The one-day “Tax...Winner of essay competition to get free laptop
DEARBORN — The winner of an essay contest, which is open to all high school students, is set to receive a free lap top. The essay competition is part of an event, themed Islamic Awakening and Muslim Unity: Imam’s Vision for the Ummah, which is being held in commemoration of the passing of Imam Khomeini, and will take place at the......
Michigan Muslim Capitol Day, May 28
LANSING — Muslim Americans from across the State are expected to gather at the capitol in honor of Michigan Muslim Capitol Day on May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s event will take place on the State’s capitol lawn. Officials from Governor Rick Snyder’s office and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties...Minimum wage employees take stand against low income, organize campaign
DETROIT — Employees earning minimum wage across southeast Michigan have come together to protest low wages through, what is being called the D15 Campaign. According to the campaign’s website, D15 represents workers from more than 50 employers – food and retail – who are making tremendous profits, but do not pay employees......
New Detroit Meijer seeks to hire 400 employees
DETROIT — The new Detroit Meijer store, which is expected to open its doors for business this summer, is seeking to hire 400 new employees to work in different departments. The store will be located near 8 mile and Woodward. The corporation has already started teaming up with local organizations, such as the Arab American and...Bing won’t seek re-election, considers run for Wayne County Executive
DETROIT — Mayor Dave Bing announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection for a second term, but says that he may consider running for Wayne County Executive and is creating a committee to help him explore this possible opportunity. Bing, 69, made the announcement at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History. He says...Detroit appoints new police chief
DETROIT — On Tuesday, Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig announced that he would be accepting the position as the new police chief of Detroit. Craig.Although Craig was offered a salary increase to retain his position in Cincinnati, he declined. Several months ago, he had told a local news outlet that becoming Detroit Police...Jolie surgery shines light on breast cancer
Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy has shone a spotlight on the issue of women at risk of cancer who have healthy breasts removed.It is estimated that one in 300 to one in 500 women carry a breast cancer susceptibility gene mutation, known as BRCA1 or BRCA2.Jolie announced on Tuesday she had the......
Councilwoman Nancy Hubbard will not pursue re-election after 24 years in office
DEARBORN — After 24 years of service on Dearborn’s City Council, Councilwoman Nancy Hubbard has decided not to run for reelection in the City’s upcoming race.Hubbard asserted to The Arab American News that she has no plans of retiring immediately, but will remain in her position until her last minute in office, serving the...Arab American seeks mayoral seat in Hamtramck
HAMTRAMCK — May 14 marked the last day that candidates were able to submit petitions to run for office for the City of Hamtramck’s 2013 elections. Any candidates, who wish to withdraw their petitions, must do so by May 17. The City of Hamtramck is governed by a council manager form of government. The City's elected mayor is the......
Novi Police make religious accommodations for Muslim Americans
NOVI — In an unprecedented move, the Novi Police Department has agreed to allow Muslim females to wear the Islamic headscarf during detainment and the booking photo process. Muslim women must, however, assert their right to wear the Islamic head scarf, if not wearing one, or are not thoroughly covered, when arrests are made at...Snyder signs public safety bills, maintains Michigan drunk driving standards
LANSING — On May 9, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a pair of public safety bills that will maintain the State’s current drunk driving standards and sentencing guidelines. HB 4093, sponsored by State Representative Andrea LaFontaine, maintains the existing drunk driving standard of 0.08 percent blood alcohol......
