Zeina Jaafar
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More than 100 arrested in pro-Palestine protest on Columbia University’s campus
April 19th, 20240 NEW YORK — Police officers arrest more than 100 people following a pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University. According to law enforcement officials, protesters were arrested on a preliminary charge of criminal trespass. They'd camped on the lawn in efforts to stand as the "Gaza solidarity Encampment", according to reports. Mayor...A shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia left three people injured
April 12th, 20240 PHILADELPHIA — At least three people were injured and hundreds fled the scene following a shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia. Police said about 1,000 people attended the celebration. The annual Eid al-fitr event took place in the Parkside neighborhood at the Clara Muhammad Square. The event came to an abrupt...White House cancels Iftar dinner after Muslim American leaders decline invite
April 6th, 20240 WASHINGTON D.C. — The White House canceled an iftar dinner after Muslim American leaders declined the invite due to President Biden's support for Israeli war on Gaza. Due to the invitees' rejection, the White House held a smaller dinner with a meeting on administration policy. Wa'el Alzayat, leader of a Muslim Advocacy...World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
April 6th, 20240 Seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers were killed by an Israeli attack in Gaza. They were delivering aid when their convoy was hit. Chef Jose Andres, founder of the WCK charity group, said he had communication with the Israeli military, and that they knew the aid workers' locale. Some of the workers killed included Lalzawmi...New naturopathic clinic opens in Dearborn
March 19th, 20240 DEARBORN — A new naturopathic clinic has made its way to Dearborn with the inception of Tribal Wellness opened by Dearborn native Dr. Ahmad Ali Anani, ND. Located in the heart of West Dearborn at 22022 Michigan Avenue Suite #27, this clinic offers naturopathic consultations to discern the root causes of health issues and imbalances....Protesters gather in Hollywood calling for permanent ceasefire outside of Academy Awards
March 15th, 20240 HOLLYWOOD — Protesters in Hollywood filled the streets the night of the Academy Awards, denouncing the United States' funding of the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The protest, near the Dolby Theatre, was organized by various organizations, including the U.S. Palestinian Community Network, Centro CSO, Black Lives Matter LA,...New development with Chick-fil-A, Topgolf, Portillo’s and a hotel proposed in Canton Township
January 12th, 20240 CANTON — A new commercial development with Chick-fil-A, Topgolf, a hotel and a Portillo's restaurant could be opening in Canton township, according to the Planning Commission. The roads bordering the 55-acre development site are Ford Road, North Lotz Road, Warren Road and is east of I-275. Reports state that the Planning...Henry Ford College and Corewell Health announce new and unique Nurse Immersive Clinical and Employment program
December 15th, 20230 DEARBORN — Henry Ford College (HFC) and Corewell Health have announced a partnership with the inception of their new program that guarantees HFC nursing students who meet the requirements a job at Corewell Health upon graduation. This guaranteed-employment educational partnership will generate a pipeline of qualified and...Alsaghir brothers making their mark in the world of the MMA
October 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir has recently completed fight number nine of his entire MMA career, leaving him undefeated. This is his third fight of his professional career standing at 3-0, holding a continued undefeated streak of 9-0 overall throughout his professional and amateur career. Alsaghir successfully completed the...Rania Succar, Syrian American and driven philanthropist, to be awarded the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award
August 25th, 20230 Rania Succar, a Syrian American and esteemed business leader, will be awarded the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) at its Threads of Giving Gala this September for her extensive work in philanthropy. The gala celebrates Arab American philanthropy and their...12-year-old Dearborn native Aaminah Abdrabboh makes history, brings gold home
July 29th, 20230 DEARBORN —12-year-old Aaminah Abdrabboh recently made history by becoming the first hijabi female to win gold at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Pan Kids Tournament. The tournament took place in Kissimmee, Florida from July 21 to July 23 and is the world's largest kids' Jiu-Jitsu tournament. With 2,700...Professional MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir wins latest fight, currently undefeated
July 3rd, 20230 DEARBORN — Dearborn Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Abe Alsaghir has won his latest professional fight, leading to his current undefeated standing at 2-0. Alsaghir recently fought Ohio's 11th ranked pro lightweight fighter, Kobe Woodall, at Hype Athletic Center in Wayne, Michigan. This is Alsaghir's second fight of his...Dearborn-based Arab American-owned businesses expand their services into Canton
July 3rd, 20230 CANTON — Dearborn-based Arab American-owned business are continuing to spread into surrounding Metro Detroit cities. The Papaya Supermarket and Qahwah House coffee shop have made their way into Canton in recent months. Canton Township's supervisor, Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, told The Arab American News that these new businesses add an...AG Nessel announces $338 million Walgreens opioid settlement
June 16th, 20230 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a settlement with Walgreens Pharmacy worth $338 million for its role in Michigan’s opioid epidemic. “The opioid epidemic was born, in part, out of a concert of action by many large corporations who reaped incredible profits as a result,” Nessel said in a press...Dearborn native and Wayne State University student awarded prestigious Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship
June 12th, 20231 DEARBORN — Dearborn native and Wayne State student Ibrahim Ahmad was awarded a 2023 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship after a nationwide contest was held. The highly-competitive contest included nearly 900 candidates from across the country. A distinguished panel selected Ahmad as one of the recipients. The......
Study finds Michigan is the most dangerous state for teen drivers
June 9th, 20231 A recent study has discovered that Michigan is the most dangerous state for teen drivers. A car insurance website, the Zebra, concluded Michigan has a high number of both motor fatality rates and underage DUI rates. According to the Zebra report, Michigan also has the lowest age for entry level drivers as teenagers at 14-years-old...United Humanitarian Foundation continues local, national and international humanitarian work
June 9th, 20230 A nonprofit organization based in Southeast Michigan, the United Humanitarian Foundation (UHF), continues its efforts of giving back at the local, national and international level. Founded in 2017 by Saeed Haidara, the UHF began its humanitarian work in Yemen following the emergence of the war throughout the country. The UHF...Detroit air quality harmed as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads into the United States
June 9th, 20230 DETROIT — Wildfires in Canada have emitted smoke into the United States, harming the air quality in many states, including Michigan. According to the IQAir Air Quality Index, Detroit ranked second for worst air quality in the world on Wednesday morning. The Air Quality Index identifies air quality in different parts of the world...Michigan high school senior selected as a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 26th, 20230 BLOOMFIELD HILLS — A Michigan high school senior has been selected as a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Adnan Khan of Bloomfield Hills was selected out of more than 5,000 students across the nation for this prestigious title. A total of 161 U.S. high school seniors were chosen to be U.S. Presidential Scholars and Khan is one of......
100 Arab American Women Who Care celebrate 10th anniversary, donate $10,000 to local organization
May 19th, 20230 NOVI — On Saturday, May 13, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) held the 10th annual 100 Arab American Women Who Care event at Land Rover Novi. The CAAP is a national institution of ACCESS, a national Arab American community foundation. Roughly 110 women gathered to celebrate and honor their continued philanthropy work....Students in Dearborn Heights hold walkout protesting Annapolis High School principal’s suspension
May 16th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Students at Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights staged a walkout Tuesday morning, May 9 in support of their principal, who was recently suspended. Principal Aaron Mollett was placed on administrative leave after a student's death, according to the district. 7 Actions News reported that parents were......
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud hosts first Eid al-Fitr breakfast in the city
May 1st, 20230 DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud hosted the first Eid al-Fitr breakfast for community members celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The breakfast took place at the Ford Performing and Community Arts Center in Dearborn on Saturday, April 22 and roughly 1,000 people attended. The brunch was free and all of the food...The Custard Company opens third location in Little Caesars Arena
May 1st, 20230 DETROIT — The Custard Company, an Arab American-owned ice cream company, opened its third location in Little Caesars Arena (LCA) earlier this year. Jamal Jawad, The Custard Company's CEO, opened the first Custard Company establishment in Dearborn in 2019. Karim Kadouh, vice president of operations and marketing for The Custard......