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Civil rights leader Gordon Hirabayashi honored after recent passing
HirabayashiSAN FRANCISCO — Civil Rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi was honored by the Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education along with various other Asian American organizations on January 3 after his passing on the previous day in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the age of 93. Hirabayashi's former wife, Esther,...Military rulers clamp down on civil society
CAIRO (IPS) — Raids on the Cairo offices of civil society organizations accused of receiving unauthorized foreign funds are part of a wider campaign by Egypt’s ruling military council to silence its critics, say rights groups."The goal of this campaign is clear to everyone, which is gagging us from exposing the violations...Crackpot anti-Islam activists, “Serial Fabricators” and the tale of Iran and 9/11
Behind a mysterious December 22 Associated Press story about "finding of fact" by a District judge in Manhattan Friday that Iran assisted al-Qaeda in the planning of the 9/11 attacks is a tapestry of recycled fabrications and distortions of fact from a bizarre cast of characters.The AP story offers no indication of the nature of the...
Obama signs indefinite detentions bill on New Year’s Eve as rights watchdogs plan counter-actions
January 8th, 20120 Rights advocates decry decision, work to restore liberties WASHINGTON — On December 31, 2011, while most Americans where preparing for dinner with friends or getting ready to celebrate the New Year, President Barack Obama signed the highly controversial National Defense Authorization Act into law despite an earlier White House threat...ICA built on the unifying principles of Islam
To our respected community, peace be upon you: The Islamic Center of America brings you greetings and salutations while the entirety of mankind celebrates the birth of the Prophet Esa and the New Year of 2012. During this time of celebration by followers of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, it is appropriate to promote a new...Obama resists Israeli pressure on Iran
President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are engaged in intense maneuvering over Netanyahu’s aim of entangling the United States in an Israeli war against Iran.Netanyahu is exploiting the extraordinary influence his right-wing Likud Party exercises over the Republican Party and the U.S. Congress on matters...Arab American Beauties calendar premieres; proceeds to HYPE
DEARBORN - The new Arab American Beauties 2012 calendar, created by Nafeh AbuNab of American Elite Studios with proceeds benefiting Hype Athletics of Dearborn, is now available at over 100 metro Detroit stores, and at www.arabamericanbeauties.com. On Dec. 27, a holiday kickoff event was held at Byblos Banquets that included...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......