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Dearborn pools opening on May 26
DEARBORN — The outdoor pool season in the city will begin on May 26 beginning with two pool openings, and four others will open on June 16. Dearborn’s outdoor pool season begins May 26 with the opening of Dunworth Pool at Levagood Park and Ford Woods pool.Dunworth and Ford Woods will be open weekdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays,...AAPN celebrates success of outstanding Arab American professionals
DEARBORN — The achievements of a select group of Arab Americans were highlighted at the American Arab Professionals Networks' annual "Celebrating Success" Banquet Wednesday at Greenfield Manor here. Siblani (C) accepts his award from AACC officials. Photo courtesy of Mohamad Jaber/The Best Way Magazine This year’s recipients received...Obama will need more than rhetoric to get re-elected
Every time I talk to a Democrat or see one on TV talking, I hear time and time again..."Obama has it in the bag." Democratic fundraisers, activists, supporters, and even politicians alike have somehow collectively lapsed into the sentiment that the president is going to be re-elected in a landslide victory.I'm sorry to break the news to...United Methodist Church’s shameful failure to divest from injustice
This week, amidst the incredible ongoing mass hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners, some of them on the brink of starvation, the United Methodist Church failed to pass a resolution to divest from three major beneficiaries of the most incendiary human rights abuses and colonial crimes of our time.Among the heartbreaking collection...Ethnic minority youth lead new wave of student activism
TUCSON (IPS) — In December 1985, The New York Times reported on what was believed to be the first anti-apartheid conference of U.S. high schools discussing divestment from corporations operating in South Africa.Sixteen independent schools met at St. James Episcopal Church in Manhattan to discuss the divestment question, which was...
Patriarch Rai in Detroit: Time for Lebanese to unite in love and diversity
May 18th, 20120 Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai pushed to form strong bonds between Muslims and Christians locally and abroad on nearly every stop he made during his historic visit to Southeast Michigan this week. In addition to visiting Maronite churches he made appearances at the American Muslim Center and the Islamic Center of America in...Arab American promoted to executive position in Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
DETROIT — Wayne County Community College District was the site of a special ceremony on Friday, May 11 officially announcing the promotion of Ali Berri, 46, to Director of Classifications in the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Among those present were Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and Deputy Chief Mike Jaafar, who both spoke...
Islamic Center of America celebrates 50 years, realization of founding imam’s vision
May 18th, 20120 Today, the Islamic Center of America is one of the most recognizable buildings in Metro Detroit, a landmark for Dearborn and a source of great pride for all American Muslims who worship and learn at the largest center of its kind in the United States. A group of interdenominational religious leaders and their supporters gather...
Syria rebels getting arms with U.S. help
May 18th, 20120 WASHINGTON — Syria's rebels have seen an influx of arms including anti-tank weaponry for their fight against President Bashar al-Assad's government, in an effort coordinated with the help of the United States, a report said Wednesday. Free Syrian Army fighters shout "Allahu Akbar" near Deraa in this still image taken from a video...ADC Goodwill Program gives tribute to select group of students
DEARBORN — Some of McDonald Elementary School's most distinguished students received recognition from the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's Goodwill Program on Wednesday for their contributions and commitment to serving their school here. McDonald students were honored in three categories: safety, service squad and...
NDAA is authorization to go to war with Iran
May 18th, 20120 Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) is urging Members of Congress to reject H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2013 because it prepares the way for a disastrous war with Iran. He is right. Even if the House accepts a proposed amendment by John Conyers (D-MI) to state that the authorization is not a specific declaration...
Former city employee of Dearborn claims termination was an ambush
May 18th, 20120 DEARBORN — Last month during the city of Dearborn's Civil Service Commission meeting held on April 19, a vote was made to eliminate Valarie Murphy Goodrich from her Human Resources Director position with the city. Now Goodrich is claiming that she is exploring legal options in what she described as an unexpected public...
Palestinian prisoners strike deal to end hunger strike
May 18th, 20120 Israel agrees to return those in solitary confinement to general population, permit family visits from both Gaza Strip, West Bank. Relatives of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails celebrate after the signing of a deal to end the prisoner's hunger strike was agreed to, in Gaza City May 14, 2012. Palestinian prisoners in Israeli...Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA to be crowned on May 24
DEARBORN — Greenfield Manor will be the site of the Miss Lebanon Emigrants – USA 2012 pageant on May 24, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the event beginning at 8 p.m. The current Miss Lebanon Emigrant USA Krystelle Khoury.The event will be held by the committee of Miss Lebanon Emigrants in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of...
LAHC hands out scholarships, highlights diversity at 24th Annual Gala
May 18th, 20120 DEARBORN – The Lebanese American Heritage Club has a long, storied history in the local community, but the focus was once again on the future during the non-profit's 24th Annual Awards Gala on Friday, May 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel here. The 51 award recipients each received $1,000 scholarships, and are shown above posing with......
Arab American sergeant among those honored by Obama
President Barack Obama greets recipients of the National Association of Police Organizations' top cops awards on Saturday during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. Detroit officers in the crowd: Sgt. Michael Ingels, to the left of Obama; Sgt. Marcellus A. Ball, in sunglasses; Sgt. Ray Toufic Saati, at far right. PHOTO: MANUEL...
Salamey campaign responds to Abbatt challenge in race for judge
May 18th, 20120 DEARBORN — The 19th District Court Judge race for the city of Dearborn intensified last week when candidate Candyce Abbatt filed challenges against one of her opponents, Sam Salamey, in an effort to have his name removed from the ballot on the grounds that the nominating petitions filed by Salamey do not have the minimum number of 400......
Patriarch Rai encourages interfaith unity, visits Dearborn mosques
May 14th, 20120 Today, His Beatitude Mar Bechara Peter Rai who's the head of the Maronite Catholic Church worldwide visited the Islamic Center of America and the American Muslim Center in Dearborn. During his appearances at both mosques Patriarch Rai encouraged interfaith unity between Muslims and Christians through dialogue. Religious leaders from...Palestinians starve for freedom as Nakba anniversary approaches
Is the mass Palestinian prisoner hunger strike the beginning of the Palestinian Spring? Palestinian Christians and Muslims praying together during a special service at the Dominican monastery of Saint-Etienne in occupied Jerusalem on May 8, 2012 in solidarity with thousands of Palestinian political prisoners, held captive in Israeli...
Maronite Patriarch to pay historic visit to Detroit, community prepares welcoming events in various cities including Dearborn
May 11th, 20120 Bechara Peter Rai, the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, will make a historic pastoral visit to Southeast Michigan, May 13-16. During that time he will go to several churches and mosques throughout the region. Patriarch Rai Patriarch Rai was enthroned the 77th Maronite Patriarch on March 25, 2011. According to Chorbishop Alfred...Dream comes true for youth leader as H.Y.P.E. center opens
H.Y.P.E. Founder Ali Sayed cuts the ribbon on the new 104,000 sq.-foot center in Dearborn Heights along with local officials. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — What began as a simple three-on-three basketball tournament hosted by friends has grown into one of Metro Detroit's biggest community recreation organizations, and now a brand new......
Florida report: Snyder could be Romney’s VP
Synder (L) welcomes Romney to Michigan.LANSING – An article posted recently on Tampa Bay online suggested that Mitt Romney could pick Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder as his running mate should he receive the presidential nomination for November's election. The theory is based on the hotel assignments for state delegations visiting the...Free health expo at Cobo for uninsured on May 16
DETROIT – A health expo for the uninsured will be offered at Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom in Detroit on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offering enrollment for various programs, health services and screenings, and a nutrition seminar among other programs. Among the screenings are dental, diabetes, and overall health......
Henry Ford CC celebrates opening of new Welcome Center
DEARBORN – On Friday, May 4, Dearborn School Board and other officials including Mayor Jack O'Reilly and U.S. Rep. John Dingell held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Henry Ford Community College's new Welcome Center.The state-of-the-art new center will allow for a seamless flow of services in terms of registration, financial aid...Successful businesswomen encourage risk taking
Risk taking can be the most frightening part of starting a business. Entrepreneurs invest their time and sometimes life savings on a project that has an uncertain future. Attendees listening to panelists at the event. PHOTO: Natasha Dado/TAAN But that's the gamble people take, and for many successful entrepreneurs it's paved......
