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Institute for Media Diversity is living legacy of WSU’s Ben Burns
DETROIT — Ben Burns, a legend in Michigan journalism, lost his life to acute myeloid leukemia on Sep.7; he was 72. Burns made major contributions to the industry, and is being remembered for working relentlessly to promote diversity in newsrooms, and serving as an invaluable mentor to journalism students and colleagues. Among one...ACC and Troy Chamber promote Dubai trip at free info session
Lathrup Village — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) and the Troy Chamber of Commerce have announced an upcoming trip to Dubai the public can be part of. In March 2013, a group is going to Dubai. "Whether you want to see Dubai for business or personal reasons, this trip will offer something for you," said Troy Chamber...Rights activists call on U.S. to revise Bahrain policy
WASHINGTON – Human rights activists are calling on the administration of President Barack Obama to radically revise its policy toward Bahrain in light of the decision by an appeals court in the kingdom this week to confirm harsh prison sentences against 13 opposition activists. A protester shouts anti-government slogans as she holds a...
Reflecting on 9/11, faith and American ideals
September 14th, 20120 On September 13, 2001 our campus at the University of Michigan-Dearborn held a community event to reflect on the attacks of two days earlier. We were still reeling from the trauma of what had happened. I was one of three speakers (including Chancellor Little and Associate Dean Anderson-Levitt). These were my thoughts on that day. I...Dearborn School District shuffles administrators
DEARBORN — Each year retirements and new assignments create the need to fill positions at a variety of schools. With the Board of Education officially approving several new staff positions at the August 27 meeting, the administration was able to move forward with additional placements and hirings. Here is a list of the...
Fordson, Edsel Ford ranked below state average, rated as ‘Focus Schools’ with poor performance in math
September 8th, 20120 Last month the Dearborn Public School District sent out a press release as well as letters to parents and students informing them about the state's findings after evaluating their schools based on a new rating system implemented by the Michigan Department of Education.The state, using a variety of tools including the Michigan Educational...
Taylor mayor talks about fire incident, outreach to Arab American community and experience with Crestwood School District
September 8th, 20120 Taylor's City Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand reached out to The Arab American News to clarify some details about an apartment complex fire that occurred on the evening of Aug. 17th that left over seven families dismantled at Park Place, located off of Eureka Rd. Topics discussed also included his outreach to the Arab-American community, which...Arab Americans take the lead in bodybuilding contest
Firas AltwaijGRAND RAPIDS - Firas Altwaij, 27, and Haider Ali, 35 were recognized recently for their success as bodybuilders in two different weight classes. The two Dearborn residents both won second place in the Michigan challenge championships held during June in Redford, where people from six different states...Arab American new president of Dearborn Rotary Club
New 2012-2013 Dearborn Rotary President, Hassen Hammoud, at left, receives bust of Rotary Founder, Paul Harris, from 2011-2012 Dearborn Rotary Past President, John Artis at the annual President’s Dinner.DEARBORN — Hassen Hammoud, PhD., is the Rotary Club of Dearborn’s new president for 2012-2013. His term began on July 1, 2012....ADC and CAIR collaborate on national effort to empower voters
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce it has entered into a national partnership with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). ADC and CAIR will coordinate voter empowerment efforts and election activities in the key swing states, including Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and...
Preliminary examination begins for death of local Dearborn man
August 31st, 20120 DEARBORN — On Tuesday at the 19th District Court, the preliminary examination for Charles Jackson, 26, Zelda Taylor, 28, Iashia Knox, 28, and Kristen Holmes, 28 was held in front of Judge Mark Somers, revealing some much awaited details about the death of 45-year old local man Hassan Jaber, who was found dead in his home in July....Local Arab woman makes festive dolls for underserved children as Christmas gifts
Dolls Lebanese American Sue Hammoud made for underserved children. She gives them away as gifts to little girls during Christmas. PHOTO: Courtesy of Hammoud familyDEARBORN - When Sue Hammoud makes dolls for underprivileged children, she tries to imagine the facial expressions of little girls when they're opening up the gifts,...Labor Day tips from the U.S. Labor Secretary
On Labor Day 2012 and every day, one of my top priorities is to help those in Michigan and around the country looking for work get the training they need for good-paying jobs. By 2020, 17 of the 30 fastest-growing occupations will require a postsecondary certificate or degree. In fact, employers are actively looking to fill nearly 4...
Shisha kills: Study deals scientific blow to defenders of water-pipe
August 31st, 20120 Iranian research shows water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems. PARIS — Water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems, according to a study published on Thursday.Researchers led by Mohammad Hossein...
Father of man killed by Border Patrol and law enforcement agents seeks justice in son’s death
August 31st, 20120 DETROIT/LYNDEN, WA-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is being slammed for allowing its agents to act as interpreters and 911 responders. In 2011 a family’s 911 call turned tragic after CBP agents along with law enforcement officials arrived at their home and reportedly shot a family member 13 times and killed him. Speaking......
H.Y.P.E Athletics in tax war with Dearborn Heights officials
August 31st, 20120 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After opening its doors last May, the H.Y.P.E. Athletics Recreation Center located on Warren Ave. in Dearborn Heights is currently facing a challenge from the city, which claims the organization does not have the credentials to qualify as a non-profit charitable organization, a title that would grant them tax...
Board forms new committee to address concerns at Crestwood
August 31st, 20120 On Monday, the Crestwood School District held the last Board Meeting of the summer where they approved and appointed several administrative positions for the 2012-2013 school year, which begins on September 4. But the highlight of the meeting didn't come until the end of the agenda, when during the public comments section, community......
Arab American’s film makes its way to Toronto International Film Festival
Arab American film director and writer Rola Nashef's new film, Detroit Unleaded, is expected to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September. Detroit Unleaded chronicles the life of Arab American gas station owners in metropolitan Detroit, the dangerous work environments they are placed in, and the daily...Proceeds from Eid Festival go towards funding college scholarships
DEARBORN — Since the annual Eid Festival first launched in 2010, its proceeds have gone towards funding college scholarships to assist the youth. “That is one of our main goals. Part of the reason we have the festival to provide college students with financial assistance,” Eid Festival coordinator Hassan Hakim said. Last year...
UN report: Gaza will be ‘unlivable’ by 2020 unless immediate action taken
August 28th, 20120 Gaza will no longer be “livable” by 2020 unless urgent measures are taken to improve the area’s water supply, power, health and schooling, according to a UN report.“Action needs to be taken right now on fundamental aspects of life: water sanitation, electricity, education, health and other aspects,” UN humanitarian...Christian missionaries attract mixed reactions on Warren Avenue; say they’re not against Muslims
DEARBORN — A group of five men demonstrated peacefully along Warren Avenue here Thursday drawing mixed reactions from drivers and others who found it hard to avoid them, considering one man held up a large wooden cross featuring Christian teachings written in Arabic. Domenic Danesi says he's not against Muslims or any faith, and......
President Obama’s and Senator Stabenow’s leads in Michigan slip away
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney and Republican Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra have pulled in front by a small margin in the Presidential and Senate contest. So far, Congressman Ryan is a hit in Michigan. In what can only be termed as a significant turn of events, Mitt Romney’s selection of Wisconsin Congressman Paul...Detroit Police Department focuses more on preventing crime at gas stations
DETROIT — The Detroit Police Department is giving more attention to placing greater security measures at gas stations here where they say statistics show a high number of carjackings takes place. Recently The Arab American News published a piece chronicling a typical day for gas station owners in the city, and learned more about......
Muslims in wealthy Detroit suburb seek a mosque, and friends join them to fight the bigotry
The public turnout for the projected conversion of an existing closed public school building, slated for demolition, into a private cultural center, school, and mosque was announced by the Planning Commission to be the largest ever in its history. The place was West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, a western suburb of Detroit....Due process under duress: Detaining citizens under NDAA
Activists retaliate against the U.S. government by suing them for signing a bill they say goes against the ConstitutionThe U.S. government seems determined to have the power to do away with due process and Americans' right to a trial.I am one of the lead plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit against the National Defense Authorization Act,......