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Boutique provides trendy, modest Islamic wear
While metro Detroit is home to several Muslim clothing stores that cater to the region's high concentration of American Muslims, it's hard to imagine there could be one trendier than Hija.Bee of Dearborn Heights. The boutique primarily focuses on stylish garments for young women. Its customers say they're relieved the store...Fordson student accepted to Harvard, plans on giving back to community in the future
DEARBORN — Fordson High School senior Mariam Jalloul was recently accepted to Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Jalloul, who’s Lebanese and has lived in Dearborn her whole life, is expected to begin classes at the Ivy League school Fall 2012. Mariam Jalloul In the process of writing an essay for her...
War of words calculated to avoid actual conflict
January 7th, 20120 WASHINGTON (IPS) — The recent escalation in Iranian threats to blockade oil shipments and attack U.S. Navy vessels are meant to push up the price of oil and divert domestic opinion from an economic crisis but are not likely to lead to a war in the Persian Gulf, in the view of Iran experts. Iranian navy speed boats take part in an...
FBI allowed to add GPS device to cars without warrants
January 7th, 20120 The Supreme Court will soon weigh in on whether law enforcement agencies can monitor your every move without you knowing — and without a warrant. In Missouri, however, one judge isn’t waiting to find out their word. U.S. Magistrate Judge David Noce ruled last week in favor of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and determined that...
Closest race in Iowa caucus history as Romney tops Santorum by eight votes, Paul third
January 7th, 20120 DES MOINES - After a hard-fought battle that went down to the wire for the Iowa Republican caucuses on Tuesday, Mitt Romney was declared the victor after winning by 8 votes. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waves to the crowd as he hold his wife Ann's hand at his Iowa Caucus night...
Community news: 2011 Year in review.
January 7th, 20120 • Society of Professional Journalists’ Board removes the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award• CAIR claims partial victory in case against Schlussel, forces her to change website name • George Galloway speaks on Gaza siege at sold out Greenfield Manor fundraiser in Dearborn• U.S Ambassador to Yemen visits Dearborn,...
Iconic Michigan Chronicle Publisher Logan, 78, passes away
January 7th, 20120 DETROIT – Local media icon Sam Logan, the publisher of the Michigan Chronicle newspaper in the city, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28 after a longtime, pioneering journalism career with the influential black newspaper. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Logan (above right) became one of the most influential media...
National news: 2011 Year in review
January 7th, 20120 • FBI documents show billions have been spent spying on Americans post 9/11• Indiana law makers met with strong disapproval for proposed “Shari’a law” bill.• Society of Professional Journalism Committee discusses removing Helen Thomas Award; Claiming they don't stand for “Anti-Semitic” remarks• Civil rights groups...
Arab world & world: 2011 Year in review
January 7th, 20120 • Iran and Turkey boost ties with regional summit• Egypt church bombing kills dozens and escalates tension between Christians and Muslims• Thousands protest against Tunisian Regime; Inspires other Middle Eastern countries• Collapse of Hariri government throws Lebanon into worst political turmoil since 2008• Ben Ali's Tunisian...Passionate educator helps students pursue college degrees
Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is committed to preparing students for higher education. Today more than 90% of GEE high school seniors go on to pursue college careers. Its curriculum exceeds state standards, and the learning environment is progressive. All 12 GEE academies provide education services not typically...Local man charged with attempted murder after police chase, crash
The car driven by Hassan Ibrahim Bazzi was badly damaged after he crashed into another vehicle while fleeing from police.DEARBORN — A local Arab American man was arraigned late Monday on various felony charges resulting from a car chase last Friday afternoon that involved local police, multiple gunshots, and an accident on Schaefer...Muslim and Arab Americans help provide needy families with Christmas gifts
SOUTHFIELD - This holiday season the non-profit humanitarian charity Life for Relief and Development, Radio Baladi, Good Morning Michigan Radio and Jakes Candy collaborated to launch a campaign aimed at assuring that needy children across southeast Michigan receive presents this Christmas. The campaign, Bringing the Holiday Cheer:...ACRL opens office in Dearborn
The ACRL’s diverse new board is introduced by founder Nabih Ayad at last week’s launching event at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/TAAN DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League celebrated its launching reception on Dec. 15. Its new office is located at 6700 Chase Road, Dearborn, Michigan,...Saudi Prince Alwaleed buys $300m stake in Twitter
The Saudi billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has bought a $300 million stake in Twitter, the social-media site that was instrumental in spreading the pro-democracy message of the Arab Spring. Alwaleed bin TalalThe deal is likely to raise eyebrows given Saudi Arabia's own frantic efforts to insulate itself from the Arab uprisings...Quest for survival: Thousands flee war, famine, chaos in Somalia
DOLO ADO, Ethiopia — When famine ravaged southern Somalia earlier this year, camel herder Ibrahim Mohamed refused to join the thousands fleeing for help, vowing to stay on in his homeland to save his dying animals.But after Islamist Shebab gunmen stole his last two camels to have survived the drought and then ordered him to join their......
Arab American Studies minor initiative passes UM-Dearborn committee
Provost must now give final approval for new path of study DEARBORN – The push to create a minor degree in Arab American Studies cleared a major hurdle last week at the University of Michigan-Dearborn as the initiative was approved unanimously by the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Executive Committee.The initiative now...Egypt’s richest library goes up in smoke
CAIRO - Egypt has lost an important part of its cultural heritage after important manuscripts and up to 200,000 books were destroyed by fire in the building of the Egyptian Scientific Institute in Cairo.A piece of Egypt’s "national treasure" and "rare history" is gone, the country’s prime minister said in his statement. State......
We bid farewell to our busiest news year
December 26th, 20110 Arab Americans and American Muslims have witnessed an extraordinary year in 2011. As we close out the year, we wonder if the Arab Spring begun in January will blossom, wither or simply stagnate. Will our civil rights at home continue to evaporate now that the tenth anniversary of 9/11 has passed? Will the Occupy movement succeed...Federal probe of metro Detroit fraud scheme nets 8 charges
Hussein "Sam" Nazzal, Edward Schneider, Majed Taube, Mounif Zeaiter and Amneh TaubeDETROIT — A total of eight people including a Dearborn restaurant owner have been charged in federal court for their alleged actions in a widespread fraud scheme that included falsified documents, bribes and fake marriages.The charges were announced by...Nagi accounting and tax services holds grand opening for new building
Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly (holding scissors in center) and Nagi accounting owner and CPA Gihad Nagi (to O’Reily’s left with tie) join in the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Fri., Dec. 16. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/TAAN DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly and Police Chief Ron Haddad were among those on hand Friday, Dec. 16 with...Edsel B. Ford II named as first Director Emeritus of HFCC Foundation
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) recently named Edsel B. Ford II as Director Emeritus of the HFCC Foundation during a special ceremony held at the College on Dec. 8.Ford, a director on the Foundation Board since 1999, is the first to receive this honor in the Foundation's 30-year history. Edsel B. Ford IIThe Director......
Michigan Fuels hosts annual holiday party, donates to children’s hospital
DEARBORN — Bill Saad, president and founder of Michigan Fuels, and his company, hosted their annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 16 at Byblos Banquets in Dearborn.The organization gathered employees for dinner, music, and more while getting into the holiday spirit of giving with an annual donation to the Mott University of...
Tri-Faith Project to construct multi-million dollar interfaith complex in America’s heartland
December 25th, 20110 OMAHA, NE — The similarities between the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam are well known to those who study each religion, but many people practicing these faiths are not quite as aware. The $35-million complex will include a temple, church and mosque and a large center connecting the three groups. A new......
The contradictions of Obama’s outreach to American Muslims
December 25th, 20110 On the same day that Rep. Peter King held the fourth "homegrown terrorism" hearing focused exclusively on Muslims, the White House released its Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States. Despite the White House's seemingly benign approach to counterterrorism, its...
Who’s inventing, Newt?
December 25th, 20110 In the wake of Newt Gingrich's ridiculous comments about Palestinians being an "invented" people I'd like to make a recommendation: Newt, before making historically inaccurate statements, please go read up on Middle East history. Palestinians strongly began to assert their Palestinian identity as far back as the 1930s.......