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Comedian’s Middle East documentary to be screened on July 8
Comedian Ahmed AhmedROYAL OAK — Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will be bringing his directorial debut film "Just Like Us" to Michigan on July 8, where the film will open at the Landmark Main Art Theater. The film, presented by Cross Cultural Entertainment and Cross Cultural Productions, opened in selected cities across...Delegates from four countries attend education/employment program at HFCC
From L-R: Nidal Ayesh, Ahmed Abdenasser, Eman Azim, Darin Hussein, Redouane Amezoirou, Khaddouj Benkhadra, M’hammed Abbad Andaloussi, Hussam Arman, and Ahmed Abdel-Rahim were nine of the 16-member delegation from Morocco, Egypt, Palestine, and Algeria who attended last week’s Education to Employment Program.DEARBORN – Henry Ford...
Sectarianism dominates the movement against Syria’s government
June 24th, 20110 Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad take part in a rally to support him at al-Umawiin square in Damascus June 21, 2011, in this handout photograph released by Syria's national news agency SANA. Several large government rallies took place across the country to support him. Al-Assad issued a general amnesty on Tuesday, a day...Snyder only Republican to not sign GOP letter on Medicaid, Obamacare
LANSING - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder refused to sign the Republican party's letter stating its healthcare goals and was the only member to do so. The letter featured a call to reverse new federal reforms for health care. The Republican Governors Association sent the letter, which called for...Qatar envoy elected head of UN Assembly
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations on Wednesday elected Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser of Qatar as president of the UN General Assembly for 2011-12. Nasser, Qatar's ambassador to the United Nations since 1998, was elected by acclamation by the 192 UN members. The assembly presidency is rotated...
Chamber says festival draws record crowd, local business owners debate benefits
June 24th, 20110 The main stage featured performances from local singers and one Yemeni singer along with a singing contest. Photo courtesy of AACCDEARBORN – Warren Avenue on the city's east side was transformed into one of metro Detroit's biggest street festivals yet again last weekend as part of the 16th Arab International...State colleges raise tuition in response to budget cuts
DEARBORN — In response to cuts in Michigan's recently-approved budget, state universities are expecting a wide range of tuition raises next school year, with Oakland University expected to adopt the highest raise at a 7% level. Michigan State's tuition will go up 6.9%, Michigan Tech's 6.95%, Lake...Families wanted for “Muslims in the Middle” film
While they are busy promoting this film, the producers have already begun plotting their next step. They are preparing a new project titled "Muslims in the Middle," with the goal to showcase Arab and Muslim families living normal lives in the U.S. Cross-Town Media is on the search for potential...
Last-minute Lapeer Pool closing proposal surprised official, south end residents
June 24th, 20110 Volunteers led by community activist William Ali and Mark Lane of Save Our Pools Dearborn helped refurbish Lapeer Pool on the south end of the city. A proposal to close the pool a day before budget approval caught many off guard but was then rescinded. Photo courtesy of William AliDEARBORN — While most of the talk leading up to June 6...Dearborn Towers complex close to being sold by city
DEARBORN – A purchase agreement for the Dearborn Towers was presented to City Council on Tuesday by Mayor Jack O'Reilly. The selling of the towers, which are large city-owned, senior-living apartment buildings, had already been factored into the budget for 2011 and 2012, a budget that was...Metro Detroit Youth Day adds new event
DETROIT — The 35,000-plus youngsters from the Metro Detroit area will experience new attractions at Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) this year at the colorful event for children during its 29th anniversary being held July 13 at the athletic field on Belle Isle. In addition to its regular menu...Teen pregnancy costs state taxpayers $7.6 billion
LANSING — The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy said that while progress has been made in the past 20 years, the problem persists. The cost to state taxpayers was about $7.6 billion and more than 260,000 teenage girls gave birth in Michigan between 1991 and 2008 according...Full closure of Southfield Road expected after delay
DETROIT – According to WWJ radio the total closure of the Southfield Freeway from I-96 to Ford Road was delayed in order to give crews needed materials to set new bridge beams at the Joy Road overpass. The full closure was expected to begin on June 24 of southbound M-39 (Southfield)....Kerry, McCain come to Obama’s rescue over Libya
WASHINGTON (IPS) - Hoping to head off growing insurgencies in both major parties over Washington's participation in NATO's military campaign against Libya, two key senators Tuesday unveiled a resolution that would give President Barack Obama the authority to continue operations there for up to one...
ADC, Jandali hope to move forward after convention controversy
June 24th, 20110 Jandali expressed a desire to move forward in the best interest of the community.Both the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Syrian American composer and pianist Malek Jandali expressed a desire to move on in the best interest of the Arab American community after a recent controversy involving the cancellation of a......
Jones march to festival cut short after scuffle; missionaries cause disturbances
June 24th, 20110 DEARBORN – A planned march from City Hall to the Arab International Festival by extremist Florida Pastor Terry Jones was cut short last Friday, June 17 as Jones found himself in a scuffle with counter-protesters who blocked him from walking down Schaefer Road to Warren Avenue. Dearborn Police...
Wayne County CDC mobile examination center attracts Arab Americans
June 24th, 20110 DETROIT — Arab Americans are visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) mobile examination center to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in Wayne County which is being conducted until the end of July. The CDC's mobile examination center at the......
Top U.S. official urges ‘immediate’ power transfer in Yemen
June 24th, 20110 An anti-government protester holds a Yemeni national flag during a demonstration to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Suhaib SalemSANAA — Top U.S. official Jeffrey Feltman called Thursday for an "immediate" transfer of power in Yemen after he met the Arab nation's Vice...
Neoconservatives losing hold over Republican foreign policy
June 24th, 20110 WASHINGTON (IPS) — Nearly ten years after seizing control of Republican foreign policy, neo-conservatives and other hawks appear to be losing it. That is at least the tentative conclusion of a number of political analysts following last week's first nationally televised debate of the party's...Sold-out audience attends anti-shari’a bill forum on Capitol Hill
Washington — This week, the Muslim Public Affairs Council held a policy forum on Capitol Hill with prominent American Muslim leaders, interfaith allies, and civil rights groups to address the rash of anti-sharia bills being considered in many state legislatures across the country. The event,...Detroit giving 50% discount for those who pay all parking fines
DETROIT – The city announced that people with outstanding parking tickets will receive a 50% discount if they pay up immediately. Detroit still has about $35 million worth of unpaid parking fines that must be collected. The program is being called "All or Nothing Amnesty" meaning all......
Pioneering LoanMod.com fights for homeowners in Michigan and beyond
DEARBORN — While the state of Michigan was one of the hardest-hit during the recent U.S. mortgage crisis, many residents have been lucky enough to have one of the leading organizations in the fight to save homes in their backyard. ScheibLoanMod.com, hailed as the first loan modification company...
Supporters, dignitaries turn out to honor new Assistant U.S. Attorney Hammoud
June 19th, 20110 Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly (left) poses with Abed Hammoud at Byblos Banquets.DEARBORN – Almost a month after he was sworn in by Chief Federal Judge Gerald Rosen in Detroit, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Attorney Abed Hammoud was back among friends and family again on Tuesday Jun 14th for a......
Residents unhappy with proposed Esper Library closing
DEARBORN- Jenan Hachem, 15, walked to the Esper Branch Library on the east side of the city from her house a few blocks away in order to get access to a computer on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14. She was just one of the many other children who were at the Library on this day. However, many of...First local showing of “Budrus”
LANSING — Michigan Peace Team is holding its first ever "Dinner and a Movie" fundraiser night. Join them June 18th to view the timely and inspiring film entitled "BUDRUS." This will be a first time showing in the Lansing area since its release in 2010. The film follows the......
