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New study documents immigrants’ homeownership in Detroit
April 5th, 20190 DETROIT– Global Detroit, a regional economic development initiative, released a study chronicling new potential for immigrants to help stabilize Detroit neighborhoods. The study, “Immigrant Housing in Detroit”, focuses on barriers that may lower homeownership rates among immigrant Detroiters, including significantly less...
U.N.: Arab states face water emergency, urgent action needed
April 5th, 20190 CAIRO — Arab states are facing a water supply emergency they need to coordinate an urgent response to, with per capita resources expected to fall by 50 percent by 2050, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Thursday. The Middle East and North Africa have suffered more than any other region from water scarcity and...
Rep. Tlaib proposes legislation to block use of consumer credit scores in auto insurance rates
April 4th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) introduced new legislation in Congress that would block insurers from factoring in consumers' credit history to set auto rates. She said credit scores have nothing to do with how people drive, resulting in discrimination against low-income consumers. "It's a new form of...
Algeria’s Bouteflika to resign before mandate ends April 28
April 2nd, 20190 ALGIERS - Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate ends on April 28, state news agency APS said on Monday, bowing to weeks of mass protests and army pressure seeking an end to his 20-year rule. There was no immediate reaction from leaders of the protest movement that has buffeted Algeria, a major oil...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport announces construction project on primary departure runway
April 2nd, 20190 DETROIT – Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials have announced construction of DTW Runway 3L/21R and its associated taxiways will begin on April 1. The 8,500-foot primary departure runway is located on the eastern portion of the airfield. FAA Airport Improvement Program funds and airport revenue bonds fund the $256 million...
Robocallers, you’re out
April 2nd, 20190 Most robocalls are prohibited by law, but scammers and dishonest people continue to send them. And even some legitimate companies violate people’s privacy rights with illegal robocalls. The FTC has announced several victories in the fight against illegal robocalls. In the first victory, the FTC announced that it stopped the operator...
Office Depot computer scans gave fake results
April 2nd, 20190 Most of us manage basic computer safety on our own. We keep security software and firewalls up to date and ignore pesky pop-up ads about computer health. Many of us would gladly take advantage of a free computer tune-up from a big-name retailer. We wouldn’t suspect the tune-up might be a tech support scam. But according to a recent...
A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors
March 29th, 20190 It was a great 35th anniversary celebration for The Arab American News last Friday. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the event. We had around 700 friends and guests. We appreciate all of our sponsors and supporters. Special thanks to Papaya Fruit Market and Midwest Recycling and their respective CEO’s, Khalil...
Gov. Whitmer appoints Helal Farhat to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court
March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Helal Farhat, a prominent Metro Detroit attorney, was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Bench by Governor Whitmer on Thursday, March 28. Born on September 4, 1977 in South Lebanon, Farhat immigrated to the United States with his family on January 18, 1988. He is the youngest of 10 children, five boys and five...
Abdul El-Sayed named scholar-in-residence at Wayne State
March 25th, 20190 DETROIT— Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed became the first-ever scholar-in-residence in Wayne State’s criminal justice department and public health program. El-Sayed is set to give two public lectures and teach the interdisciplinary course, “Well Being and Public Policy: Issues and Concepts” during...
After 35 years of ups and downs, the story is about successes and challenges
March 15th, 20191 As we approach our 35th anniversary celebration on Friday, March 22, we can't help but reflect on the challenges we've faced, the successes we've achieved and the issues we've reported on and overcome together as a community. Running a media publication has always been difficult, challenging and complex, especially in ethnic...
Trump vows ‘VETO!’ after bipartisan Senate rebuke on wall
March 15th, 20190 WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, the Senate rebuked President Trump by voting to end his border emergency declaration, as 12 Republicans joined Democrats to deliver a second blow in as many days to the president, who quickly pledged a veto. The 59-41 vote was a bipartisan repudiation of Trump’s decision to circumvent Congress and...
Fordson High School hosts Palestinian folk dance troupe performance
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - The WISHAH Palestinian Dance Troupe will perform at Fordson High School on Saturday April 6 as a part of its 2019 U.S. Tour. Established in 2003, the 20-member WISHAH Troupe uses traditional debkeh dance to tell a narrative of the Palestinian people. Stories of daily life in the occupied territories are told through...
Senate votes to pull U.S. aid for Saudi war on Yemen
March 15th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate voted 54-46 on Wednesday to end America’s involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen, potentially setting the stage for President Trump to use veto powers for the first time. The resolution to end American aid in a war that has been largely invisible to most U.S. taxpayers places the president in a...
Sherri Saad holds place as top RE/MAX owner in southeast Michigan
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan honored Sherri Saad, broker and owner of RE/MAX Leading Edge, at its Awards Gala on February 7. The event was held at Pennas of Sterling in Sterling Heights celebrating the accomplishments of RE/MAX's highest performers in southeast Michigan. Saad has ranked No. 1 in......
Dozens dead in New Zealand shooting at two mosques during Friday prayers
March 15th, 20190 WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at two mosques, killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown, in what looked set to be the country’s worst ever mass shooting. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 40 people have lost their lives and more than 20 people were seriously...
Juvenile charged in Dearborn Heights homicide
March 9th, 20190 DETROIT — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Daylon Jamar Wooten, 16, of Dearborn Heights in connection with the homicide of James Newman, 17, of Inkster. Wooten was charged as an adult designated. This means that if he's convicted, the judge can determine at the sentencing hearing whether he'll be sentenced as a......
Lebanese illustrator challenges views of Arab women through art
March 9th, 20190 BEIRUT — Lebanese artist Christina Atik has produced a series of digital pictures to illustrate sentences commonly used in Arab countries to criticize women with the aim of empowering Arab women. The project tackles issues of female freedom, beauty and sexuality in societies traditionally dominated by men. Atik, 27, said she...
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announces presidential campaign
March 9th, 20190 DENVER — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Monday that he is launching a 2020 campaign for president. He made the announcement in a video called "Standing Tall", which follows Hickenlooper's life from laid-off geologist, to owner of a brew pub, to mayor of Denver and to governor. Hickenlooper implies in the video...
Mayor Duggan announces public safety measures in State of the City address
March 9th, 20190 DETROIT— Mayor Mike Duggan proposed an infusion of $10 million for public safety and boosting the ranks of police officers in Detroit in an attempt to recast its reputation as one of the nation's most violent cities. Duggan delivered his sixth State of the City address Tuesday and stated that he plans to add 70 officers to Detroit's...
U.S. senators say Saudi crown prince has gone ‘full gangster’
March 9th, 20190 WASHINGTON, DC — Retired General John Abizaid, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, defended the U.S.-Saudi relationship on Wednesday as lawmakers accused the kingdom of a litany of misdeeds and criticized its crown prince as going “full gangster.” Both Republican and Democratic Senators at Abizaid’s......
Hillary Clinton rules out run for president in 2020
March 9th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. — Hillary Clinton announced she won’t run for president in 2020, but said she’s “not going anywhere.” The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out a presidential campaign during an interview posted Monday by a New York TV station. “I’m going to keep on working and speaking and...
It’s a new day on Capitol Hill
March 9th, 20190 On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution by a vote of 407-to-23 to condemn both anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred, among other forms of bigotry, including those of White Supremacists, a development Democratic U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Andre Carson of......
Rashida Tlaib announces impeachment resolution against President Trump
March 9th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) announced at a news conference on Wednesday that she plans to file an impeachment resolution against President Trump. "Later on this month, I will be joining folks and advocates across the country to file the impeachment resolution to start the impeachment proceedings," Tlaib...
Dearborn police ask for information regarding fatal shooting
March 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN— On Friday March 1, at approximately 8 p.m., the Dearborn Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Michigan Avenue and the Southfield Freeway. Police discovered a 28-year-old female Livonia resident suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Responding officers and Dearborn Fire Department......
