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High school students to explore ways to improve race relations
DEARBORN — Some 200 students from 78 different southeast Michigan high schools will converge on the University of Michigan – Dearborn campus Saturday, Nov., 6, for a one-day summit sponsored by New Detroit and the University that will explore ways to improve race relations in their schools and neighborhoods. The theme of the...
Dearborn votes for Snyder but remains Democrat
November 6th, 20100 Tuesday's election can easily be called a Republican tsunami. Republicans won big across the country and across the state of Michigan. In fact, all three major state offices are now held by Republicans, who also control the State House and Senate. So why did Republican Suzanne Sareini lose her bid to become a State...
Republican tsunami sweeps Michigan
November 6th, 20100 Republicans sweep Michigan's top posts, control both houses Voters register at Salina School on Dearborn's south end on election day this past Tuesday, Nov. 2. AAPAC volunteers passed out voting slates that could be taken into the voting booth. The top three Michigan posts were won by Republicans but Democrats did well...Gamerz USA: Redefining family fun in Westland
DEARBORN — When Dearborn businessman Morgan Hammoud surveyed the metro Detroit landscape, he saw plenty of places for teenagers to hang out and plenty of places for younger kids to hang out. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Gamerz USA family fun center in Westland. Here, owner Morgan Hammoud (c) cuts the ribbon...Ascent TV film featured at Voxtropolis Film Festival
DETROIT - Ascent TV's most recent short film, "Rock Bottom," was selected to premiere among three other short films at the Voxtropolis Film Festival on Oct. 15th and 16th in Troy and Detroit. The film chronicles the true story of a young man named Adam who loses direction in life at an early age. Adam was hurt by outside factors...ADC offers scholarship opportunities to high school seniors
DEARBORN - The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is celebrating its 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Scholarship Reception on Friday, Feb. 11. However the deadline to apply is Jan. 18. Students are required to submit an essay. For further inquiry on the ADC scholarship application process visit,...Hackel to join Patterson, Ficano as new county executive
DETROIT - Macomb County will be represented by a county executive for the first time, starting in January. County Sheriff Mark Hackel was elected to the post - which voters approved as part of a new county charter last year. Hackel says Macomb County and the southeast Michigan region stand to benefit from the change. "I think it...Career workshop offers women expert advice
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Henry Ford Community College is hosting "Imagine the Possibilities: Non-Traditional Careers for Women in Technology," from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The workshop gives women an introduction to work positions that have generally been dominated by men. Those fields include architecture,...Community, scholars respond to alleged Al Qaeda spokesman
Adam GadahnA 48-minute video posted on the Internet by the Maryland-based SITE group showing a video message from alleged American spokesman Adam Gadahn on Sunday, October 23 garnered both local and nationwide media attention over the past week. Gadahn, who was born in California as Adam Pearlman and is of Jewish descent, called...Dingell’s office receives $150 million for railway development
Michigan will be receiving $150 million for the development of a high speed railway between Dearborn and Kalamazoo. Congressman John Dingell announced the grant receipt Monday Oct.25. According to Dingell, this railway is just the first step to upgrades that will help create a railway between Detroit and Chicago. The grant is...
ADC honors “Guardians of Justice” at 9th Annual Judges Night
October 31st, 20100 PHOTO: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee-Michigan Regional Director Imad Hamad (center, wearing hat) poses with judges honored at the 9th Annual Judges Night event at Byblos Banquet Hall in Dearborn on Thursday, October 28. PHOTOS: Nafeh AbuNab/American Elite StudiosDEARBORN — Around 400 people gathered at the Byblos...Lebanon in a “hyper-dangerous” state
Nasrallah has said that further collaboration with the UN tribunal would be tantamount to an attack on Hizbullah.BEIRUT — Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday urged all Lebanese to boycott a UN-backed probe into ex-premier Rafiq Hariri's murder, warning that cooperation amounted to an attack on his militant group. The...
Wikileaks paints grim picture of Iraqi civilian casualties
October 31st, 20100 NEW YORK (IPS) – Two revelations await the reader of the Wikileaks section dealing with civilian deaths in the Iraq War: Iraqis are responsible for most of these deaths, and the number of total civilian casualties is substantially higher than has been previously reported. A policeman wounded when gunmen attacked a goldsmiths'...
AAPAC rallies votes for endorsed candidates at sold-out banquet
October 31st, 20100 Community Leaders, public servants honored at 13th annual banquet Lead Democratic candidates speak at AAPAC dinner DEARBORN — A packed house of more than 600 people attended the Arab American Political Action Committee's (AAPAC) 13th Annual Dinner at Bint Jebail Banquet Hall in Dearborn on Friday, October 29. With big-name...AAPAC rallies votes for endorsed candidates at sold-out banquet
Community Leaders, public servants honored at 13th annual banquet Lead Democratic candidates speak at AAPAC dinner DEARBORN — A packed house of more than 600 people attended the Arab American Political Action Committee's (AAPAC) 13th Annual Dinner at Bint Jebail Banquet Hall in Dearborn on Friday, October 29. With big-name......
Democratic attorney general candidate Leyton speaks to Arab Student Union, blasts Arizona immigration law
DEARBORN –The attorney general position is one of the most high-profile and important offices in each state, and the 2010 race in Michigan between David Leyton and Bill Schuette is one that will have a big impact on the future of the Arab American community. In order to get to know the candidates and their plans better, the Arab...Snyder and Bernero court Arab votes at Chamber Banquet
DEARBORN — On Oct. 22, just days leading up to the Nov. 2 statewide election, the gubernatorial candidates took the stage at a banquet for the American Arab Chamber of Commerce to outline their plans for Michigan's uncertain future. According to chamber press release about 1100 attended the 18th annual "Building Economic Bridges"......
The politics of proud ignorance have mushroomed
We Americans define ourselves in very unique ways – from "Don't tread on me" to the rise of the new Tea Party Movement, which is running on a platform of willful ignorance in next week's midterm elections. Christine O'Donnell, who is the most obviously ill-advised member of the Tea Party, is simply the purest inclusion of the politics...Ford invests $850 million in new jobs
As part of a commitment to rebuild the Michigan economy, Ford Motor Company plans to invest $850 million into Michigan between 2011 and 2013, which will create over 1,200 new jobs, and allow the company to undertake new fuel saving projects. One of the projects Ford will be working on is the engineering and production of six-speed...Pakistan flood victims’ plight expected to worsen as winter nears
DEARBORN — About $480,000 was raised for Pakistan flood victims during a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn on Oct. 24. The Pakistan floods began July 2010 after heavy monsoon rains hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan. According to statistics from Islamic Relief-USA dating back to September, more than 17...Let’s build on our success
A decade after 9/11, the situation in America for Arabs and Muslims is perhaps the worst it has ever been. There are community civil rights and political activism groups everywhere struggling to find a way to make it better, yet little improvement is seen. If anything, we're regressing. The far right political and media......
Green Party candidates left off of absentee ballots after Wayne County Board mistake
The Wayne County Board of Elections failed to place the names of two Green Party candidates on thousands of absentee ballots. The candidates are Dianne Feeley for the 5th district and Louis Novak for 6th district, who are running for county commissioners. In accordance to state law the Green Party submitted the names of five...
Students break down Muslim stereotypes with Pink Hijab Day for breast cancer awareness
October 30th, 20100 To raise awareness about the dangers of breast cancer and showcase its commitment to the community, the Muslim Student Association of Henry Ford Community College hosted Pink Hijab Day on Oct.27. Participants wore pink hijabs in support of breast cancer awareness. PHOTO: Natasha Dado/TAANAbout 130 gathered for dinner at HFCC and......
Panel discusses Muslim Americans’ plight in U.S.
The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice is sponsoring a panel discussion entitled "American Sons: Reflections On Being Muslim in America," Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor library. The event will feature four local Muslim men who will speak about their personal experiences and give local...New report shows private prison ties to Arizona Immigration Law
A new investigative report released by National Public Radio (NPR) on Thursday, October 28 has shed light on the recent SB1070 immigration law's ties to the private prison industry. The Corrections Corporation of America, the Gee Group and the Management and Training Corporation are among those who have funneled tens of thousands of......
