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Large crowd protests Lowe’s decision to remove “All-American Muslim” ads due to pressure from conservative Florida group
December 17th, 20110 While a large crowd gathered at the Lowe’s in Allen Park on Saturday, Dec. 17 protesting the company’s recent decision to remove its advertisement from TLC’s reality show, All-American Muslim, a small group of people stood close by supporting Lowe’s. One of the protesters in support of the home improvement retail giant...Two men enter pleas in Dearborn Starters “inside job” robbery case
DEARBORN/DETROIT – For nine years, Baha and Mariam Saad employed Alejandro “Eric” Jimmerson at their Starters Bar & Grill business in Fairlane Mall in Dearborn and eventually allowed him stay in one of their rented houses while paying his utilities so he could get back on his feet. But now, Jimmerson will spend at least...Diverse group of supporters turns out for new Arab civil rights organization’s debut
DEARBORN - A crowd of more than 300 attended the Arab American Civil Rights League’s (ACRL) official launching reception at the city’s Fairlane Club on Thursday. ACRL board members in a group photo.Organizers say that the addition of a new civil rights agency is much needed at a time when anti-Muslim and Arab sentiment...It is time for Palestine at the University of Michigan
Over the past couple of years, there has been increased curiosity and speculation about SAFE (Students Allied for Freedom & Equality) and what it stands for. Simply put, SAFE is a diverse group of student activists at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, organized to promote justice, human rights, liberation, and...ADC-Michigan holds successful Benefit Gala in Dearborn
DEARBORN —The American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC) held its annual Benefit Gala on Friday December 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, where over 1,200 participants were in attendance to witness the recognition of both local and national leaders. ADC President Warren David, Palestine Office-MI head...Would an attack on Iran enable the Jordan-is-Palestine scheme?
Israel’s tolerance for Palestine is diminishing. As a solution to rising Palestinian demography, some of Israel’s extra-conservative leaders think of war leading to the expulsion of Palestinians into neighboring Jordan.Eleven million people live in Israel and its occupied, annexed or controlled territories. The population...Congressional tyranny, White House surrender
Paraphrasing Shakespeare, something is rotten in the state of Capitol Hill. A majority of Congress is just about to put the finishing touches on an amendment to the military budget authorization legislation that will finish off some critical American rights under our Constitution.Here is how two retired 4 star marine generals, Charles C....
Multiple gunshots heard near ACCESS as car chase leads to crash
December 16th, 20110 DEARBORN - Several city police cars shut down a large portion of Schaefer Road on Friday, Dec. 16 after what witnesses described as a shootout between police and at least one civilian that ended with a crash right in front of the ACCESS building sign. According to a report from WDIV quoting Dearborn police, an officer...Netanyahu backs law to ban loudspeakers at mosques across Israel
A highly contentious bill which threatens to inflame Arab religious and ethnic sensitivities in Israel by clamping down on mosques using loudspeakers for the call to prayer has split the Cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Netanyahu expressed sympathy this week for the principle behind the Bill, promoted by Anastasia Michaeli, a...
Protest planned for Saturday at Allen Park Lowe’s
December 16th, 20110 ALLEN PARK - The African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) in conjunction with the Highland Park NAACP and other community leaders will host a demonstration in Allen Park in response to Lowe’s “capitulation to anti-Muslims bigots by pulling their advertising from TLC's ‘All-American Muslim’ reality show,” the...
TLC defangs Islam, hate groups can’t stand it
December 16th, 20110 In an inexplicable, indefensible marketing decision revealed last week, home improvement uber retailer Lowe's pulled advertising from TLC's new reality show "All-American Muslim." The show captures the (very normal) daily lives of five Muslim families in Dearborn.Lowe's initial decision to advertise on the show should be commended. In...
U.S. forces lower flag in Iraq as America ends one of its ‘dumb wars’
December 16th, 20110 Withdrawal will end costly war that left tens of thousands of Iraqis, nearly 4,500 American soldiers dead. BAGHDAD— U.S. forces held a formal ceremony to lower the flag in Iraq on Thursday, ahead of their withdrawal from the country nearly nine years after the controversial invasion to topple Saddam Hussein. U.S. soldiers carry an...
Lowe’s draws national criticism after pulling advertisement from TLC’s All-American Muslim
December 16th, 20110 Home improvement retail giant Lowe’s has come under fire after removing its advertisement from TLC’s reality show, All-American Muslim. The Florida Family Association is claiming responsibility for persuading Lowe’s to make the decision. The conservative group said the show is “propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda’s...
Indefinite military detention measure passes on Bill Of Rights Day
December 16th, 20110 Obama backs off veto plans, expected to sign massive defense bill soon WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a defense bill Thursday that authorizes indefinite detentions of American terrorism suspects, coincidentally acting on the controversial measure on the 220th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights.The bill, the...
New Republican front-runner Gingrich roils Middle East waters
December 16th, 20110 WASHINGTON (IPS) — Newt Gingrich has a well-documented reputation for bomb throwing, but his latest assertions about Palestinians threaten to blow at least two decades of U.S. Middle East diplomacy to pieces. U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks at "The Gift of Life" movie premiere......
ADC King scholarship essays due on Jan. 17, 2012
DEARBORN — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan's Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Award essay contest's due date for entries is January 17, 2012. The MLK Scholarship Planning Committee has mailed fliers out to area schools for writing the essay, which should explain what the message of Dr. King means to...Wayne State University may raise admission standards
DETROIT — Wayne State University announced that it may decide to raise admission standards with the goal of increasing graduation rates at the school.About 33 percent of Wayne State students graduate within six years according to recent statistics released by the school.Under proposed new standards, a Bridge Program would be......
NNAAC’s Sarsour among “Champion of Change” White House honorees
WASHINGTON, DC – Linda Sarsour, a staff member of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), was be among 10 community leaders honored at the White House Thursday as “Champions of Change. “The honorees, including nonprofit leaders, community activists and mentors, are being celebrated for their work “ to improve...New technology introduced by Wayne County makes commuting through snow easier
Wayne County is introducing new technology designed to make your commute through snow and ice more manageable. Compass, a web-based computer system, offers unprecedented access to road conditions straight from 148 trucks in the county’s fleet. Compass is the first system of its kind in metro Detroit and one of the first in the U.S....Dearborn announces snow emergency rules
DEARBORN – City residents can help get the roads plowed safely and more effectively this winter by moving parked vehicles off of the street whenever three inches or more of snow is predicted to fall.Keeping parked vehicles off of the street allows snow plows to clear curb-to-curb instead of working around parked vehicles. When...ACC and Forgotten Harvest join forces to fight against hunger in Detroit
The Arab American and Chaldean Council is proud to announce its new Fresh Food Program. ACC, in partnership with Forgotten Harvest, will kick off its Fresh Food Program on Tuesday, Dec. 20 starting 1p.m. at its Youth Recreation and Leadership Center in Detroit (62 W. Seven Mile Road, 48203.) From 1- 3 p.m. every second and fourth......
Michigan consortium signs Memo of Understanding for $5.5 billion development in Iraq
Officials from the National Investment Commission of Iraq today said the commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to construct a $5.5 billion planned urban development on the outskirts of Baghdad. The consortium of Michigan companies leading this effort, MICH Development, is organized by the Prima Civitas Foundation...Snyder remains against right-to-work measure
DETROIT – Gov. Rick Snyder doesn't want Michigan to become a right to work state, he told a caller on WRD radio's Frank Beckmann Show. Snyder said he doesn't want Michigan to repeat what happened in Wisconsin and Ohio where anti-union bills have led to great division.Last month, Ohio discarded laws limiting collective bargaining rights......
Wayne County, largest union reach new agreement
DETROIT – After nearly four years of back-and-forth negotiations, Wayne County and its largest union have an agreement. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said in a statement earlier this week that the county and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees have reached a new contract agreement, which was...SMART eliminates bus routes, reduces service
DETROIT – Due to budget issues, route cuts for the SMART bus system went into effect this week with buses no longer running into downtown Detroit except during rush hour traffic. A total of 22 percent of all routes have been cut including 15 weekday routes according to WWJ. SMART has reportedly lost about $12 million in......