Publisher to discuss election results on WXYZ’s Spotlight Sunday Nov. 10
SOUTHFIELD — Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News (TAAN), will appear on WXYZ Channel 7’s program, Spotlight Sunday, Nov. 10. Siblani will join Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins, WXYZ Editorial/Public Affairs Director Chuck Stokes, Michigan Chronicle Editor Bankole Thompson and Tim Kiska, a professor at...Dearborn Heights man kills 19-year-old Detroit woman
McBride.DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Police in Dearborn Heights have sent a request to Wayne County prosecutors for charges to be filed against a man who fatally shot a 19-year-old Detroit woman on Saturday, Nov. 2.Renisha McBride was shot in the back of the head with a shotgun according to reports. She was in a car accident at roughly 2:30 a.m.,...Michigan mom faces jail timefor letting 9-year-old son drive
WHITMORE LAKE - A Green Oak Township mom is facing charges after she allegedly let her 9-year-old son get behind the wheel of her car over the weekend so he could transport trash over to a dumpster.Witness Gloria Vaughn says she saw the young boy driving the car through the University Mobile Estate neighborhood in Whitmore Lake, while...TAAN publisher meets with Fordson ASU students
DEARBORN — The publisher of The Arab American News (TAAN) Osama Siblani, met with hundreds of students from the Arab Student Union (ASU) at Fordson High School, on Wednesday, Nov. 6.Siblani talked to the students about his own career and the history of TAAN.He stressed on the importance of Fordson, as the alma mater of many...
Mike Sareini celebrates victory with supporters
November 8th, 20130 DEARBORN — Councilman-elect Mike Sareini celebrated his victory with family, campaigners and community activists and leaders at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 5.Sareini arrived to the hall about 30 minutes after the polls closed at 8 p.m. He went around the room and individually thanked supporters...Detroit elects first Latina city councilwoman
DETROIT-Raquel Castaneda-Lopez made history Tuesday when she became the first Latina to be elected onto the Detroit City Council. Detroiters voted for people by districts. Castaneda-Lopez received 6,781 votes in District 6, which includes Mexican Town. Some of her priorities include improving safety and City services for citizens....Yemeni American loses Hamtramck mayoral race by narrow margin
HAMTRAMCK — City resident and Yemeni American Dr. Abdul Algazali came close to ousting incumbent Mayor Karen Majewski in the City’s mayoral race Tuesday, during the general election. While Algazali managed to beat Majewski in the August primary elections by 61 votes, he lost to her by only 91 votes in the general...Law corner: The legal limits of warrantless wiretaps will soon be known
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from being subjected to unreasonable searches and seizures. Specifically, the fourth Amendment states:“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,...
Susan Dabaja ranks first place in Dearborn city council race
November 6th, 20130 Dabaja.DEARBORN-Attorney Susan Dabaja celebrated a milestone on Tuesday, Nov. 5, coming in first place in Dearborn's City Council race, immediately making the first time candidate the City's council president, after a tight race that had her and current city council president, Tom Tafelski, neck and neck until all of the City's 56...The Arab American News’ endorsements for Nov. 5 General Election
The Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election is only days away. The Arab American News (TAAN) has assembled a list of frequently asked questions to help guide voters before they head to the polls. TAAN has also provided its voting slate. We’re endorsing all of the candidates and proposals on the Arab American Political Action...Heated Detroit mayoral debate leaves voters divided
DETROIT — The final Detroit mayoral debate between Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and former Detroit Medical Center (DMC) CEO Mike Duggan ended on a sour note, as both candidates answered questions from a studio audience and engaged in a heated debate over their own qualifications and the future of the City.The event, held at and...AAPAC stresses voter turnout, women empowerment at annual banquet
DEARBORN — On Friday, Oct. 25, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) held its 16th annual banquet at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center, hosting over 500 attendees, including officials, activists and candidates. The event highlighted the importance of Arab voter turnout.Just days away from local municipality races,...Chamber honors Arab American entrepreneurs at gala
DETROIT — The American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) honored Palestinian American entrepreneurs Farouk Shami and Mohamad Issa at its 21st Annual “Building Economic Bridges” Gala at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center on Friday, Oct. 25.The event, which was emceed by Channel 7/WXYZ Reporter Nima Shaffe, was attended by...Female staff members of ADC National go on strike in wake of sexual harassment scandal
DEARBORN — According to an editorial, published by Al Jazeera this week, a few women working at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s (ADC) national office in Washington D.C. have been on strike since Oct. 21. The move follows the completion of an investigation by the group that found “insufficient” evidence to...Dearborn City Clerk answers questions about Election Day
DEARBORN — Election season tends to be a busy time for City Clerk Kathleen Buda, especially this year. While fulfilling her job duties of organizing and preparing all details for the City race, she has also been working on her own campaign, as she is also a candidate on the ballot and is up for re-election for a fifth consecutive......
Arab American domestic violence survivors: You’re not alone
DEARBORN — It isn’t easy for survivors of domestic violence to go public with their stories, especially when they’re part of such a close-knit community. In an effort to help other women, two local Arab Americans courageously discussed their own experiences with overcoming abusive relationships during the event, Voices over...Driver of camp Dearborn hayride was reportedly drinking before crash
DEARBORN — According to a report, the driver of the hayride that crashed on Sunday, Oct. 27 in Camp Dearborn was drinking before the accident. The driver registered a .06 blood/alcohol content. The legal limit is .08. The Milford Police and City of Dearborn are working together to determine the cause of the accident that led to......
Wayne County seeks millions in lawsuit on jail construction project
DETROIT — This week, Wayne County and the Wayne County Building Authority filed suit against AECOM Services of Michigan, Inc., AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Ghafari Associates, LLC, and the Walbridge-dck Joint Venture related to the failed design and construction of the Consolidated Jail Project in Detroit, Michigan. In their...WSU law student found deadnear Detroit’s former Packard Plant
Tiane Brown. DETROIT — The body of 33-year-old Tiane Brown, a Wayne State University (WSU) Law School student was found this week near the former Packard Plant. Brown went missing Monday night, and was completing her third year in law school. Two people are being questioned by police in connection with her murder. The...Arab American News report sparks dialogue among Muslim religious leaders
DETROIT — A New America Media Women Immigrants Fellowship story on the difficulties of getting an Islamic divorce has sparked dialogue among local Muslim religious leaders on how to make divorce easier for women. The article, by Natasha Dado of The Arab American News, describes the difficulties that Muslim women experience when...ACLU: Laws banning peaceful panhandling are unconstitutional
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, on Tuesday, sent letters to 84 municipalities across the State, notifying them that anti-begging ordinances on their books are unconstitutional and should be repealed. The ordinances are nearly identical to the Michigan law struck down in August by the Court of Appeals for......
“Out Loud:” a sobering film about homosexuality in Lebanon
In Lebanon, where there is no despot to oust, the Arab Spring takes shape in the struggle for social change. On October 25, "Out Loud," the first film about homosexuality in Lebanon debuted in a New York City theater.The film could not be finished or shown in Lebanon. It was blocked by a government censorship committee earlier in...IHW honors judges, community leaders at fundraising dinner
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) held its Semi-Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 26. During the event, the IHW recognized and honored five dignitaries, for their achievements in leadership and service to the community. The awardees were Judges Sam Salamey, David Turfe and Charlene M. Elder; Dr. Yahya......
Q & A with Dearborn City Council candidates
October 25th, 20130 DEARBORN — The Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election is drawing near. In an effort to get the community to learn more about the Dearborn City Council candidates and their stances on important issues facing residents, The Arab American News (TAAN) asked each candidate three questions to help voters decide who they’ll support at the polls....
Candidates, organizations make strides to promote voter turnout on Election Day
October 25th, 20130 DEARBORN — In recent weeks, local candidates and community leaders have joined forces to convey the importance of public awareness and voter turnout on Election Day, proving that there is plenty at stake for the local Arab American community on the upcoming November 5 ballot.In Dearborn, two crucial proposals involving Dearborn Public......