200 immigrants naturalized at U.S. citizenship ceremony
May 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — On Friday, May 9, over 200 immigrants were sworn in as US citizens during a ceremony, hosted by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Michigan at the Byblos Banquet Center. The newly naturalized citizens hailed from 55 different countries. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. District Court Judge...
NAAMA members meet with head of Oakland University’s Beaumont School of Medicine
May 16th, 20130 ROCHESTER — On May 9, Dr. Sam Fawaz, president of the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA), NAAMA board members and members at large met with the founding Dean of Oakland University’s William Beaumont School of Medicine (OU-WBSOM) Dr. Robert Folberg on the campus of Oakland University. NAAMA members with Folberg...Dearborn schools honored for environmental efforts
More than 35 public and private schools in Dearborn, including the City's three public high schools, earned a green status from Michigan Green Schools (MGS) in a ceremony on May 1.Michigan Green Schools is a non-profit organization that helps schools in Michigan achieve environmental goals, such as recycling, saving energy and protecting...Three Arab Americans accepted to Harvard, offer advice on getting into Ivy League School
DEARBORN — Three, soon-to-be, high school graduates from Dearborn, who have been accepted to Harvard University, sat down with The Arab American News recently to discuss their acceptance. Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the world, and has a 6.3 percent acceptance rate. Harp.While two of them...New Troy ordinance prevents hookah lounges from operating past midnight
TROY — Hookah lounge owners in Troy will no longer be able to keep their doors open for business past midnight. On Monday, the Troy City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits hookah lounge owners from operating after 12 a.m. Some hookah lounge owners say they'll have no choice, but to close down because of the ordinance....IRS offers workshop for small and mid-sized charitable organizations
DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service and the Center for Nonprofit Management at Lawrence Technological University will co-host a low-cost, one-day, workshop on May 21 and 22, 2013 to help educate tax-exempt nonprofit organizations on meeting their tax obligations and ensuring they keep their tax-exempt status.The one-day “Tax...Winner of essay competition to get free laptop
DEARBORN — The winner of an essay contest, which is open to all high school students, is set to receive a free lap top. The essay competition is part of an event, themed Islamic Awakening and Muslim Unity: Imam’s Vision for the Ummah, which is being held in commemoration of the passing of Imam Khomeini, and will take place at the...Michigan Muslim Capitol Day, May 28
LANSING — Muslim Americans from across the State are expected to gather at the capitol in honor of Michigan Muslim Capitol Day on May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s event will take place on the State’s capitol lawn. Officials from Governor Rick Snyder’s office and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties...Minimum wage employees take stand against low income, organize campaign
DETROIT — Employees earning minimum wage across southeast Michigan have come together to protest low wages through, what is being called the D15 Campaign. According to the campaign’s website, D15 represents workers from more than 50 employers – food and retail – who are making tremendous profits, but do not pay employees...New Detroit Meijer seeks to hire 400 employees
DETROIT — The new Detroit Meijer store, which is expected to open its doors for business this summer, is seeking to hire 400 new employees to work in different departments. The store will be located near 8 mile and Woodward. The corporation has already started teaming up with local organizations, such as the Arab American and...Bing won’t seek re-election, considers run for Wayne County Executive
DETROIT — Mayor Dave Bing announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection for a second term, but says that he may consider running for Wayne County Executive and is creating a committee to help him explore this possible opportunity. Bing, 69, made the announcement at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History. He says...Detroit appoints new police chief
DETROIT — On Tuesday, Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig announced that he would be accepting the position as the new police chief of Detroit. Craig.Although Craig was offered a salary increase to retain his position in Cincinnati, he declined. Several months ago, he had told a local news outlet that becoming Detroit Police...Councilwoman Nancy Hubbard will not pursue re-election after 24 years in office
DEARBORN — After 24 years of service on Dearborn’s City Council, Councilwoman Nancy Hubbard has decided not to run for reelection in the City’s upcoming race.Hubbard asserted to The Arab American News that she has no plans of retiring immediately, but will remain in her position until her last minute in office, serving the...Novi Police make religious accommodations for Muslim Americans
NOVI — In an unprecedented move, the Novi Police Department has agreed to allow Muslim females to wear the Islamic headscarf during detainment and the booking photo process. Muslim women must, however, assert their right to wear the Islamic head scarf, if not wearing one, or are not thoroughly covered, when arrests are made at...Snyder signs public safety bills, maintains Michigan drunk driving standards
LANSING — On May 9, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a pair of public safety bills that will maintain the State’s current drunk driving standards and sentencing guidelines. HB 4093, sponsored by State Representative Andrea LaFontaine, maintains the existing drunk driving standard of 0.08 percent blood alcohol......
Federal Judge dismisses Christian evangelist lawsuit against Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
May 14th, 20130 DETROIT-On Tuesday, Federal Judge Patrick J. Duggan, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, dismissed a lawsuit, filed by a Christian evangelist group, known as the Bible Believers, against the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, citing a stifling of freedom of speech, during the 2012 Arab International...Ignoring the whys of terrorism
Shortly after the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, Richard Falk, professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Palestinian territories, published an analysis of the episode entitled “A Commentary on the Marathon Murders.”In this analysis, Falk......
Concert promoter sues Justice Department, demands removal from ‘No-Fly List’
In a press conference held on May 8, Attorney Nabih Ayad, in coordination with the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL), announced that a lawsuit was filed against the FBI, the US Department of Justice and the Terrorist Screening Center, on behalf of Saeb Mokdad, a Lebanese-American concert promoter who has been placed on the...ADC-MI hopes Youth Program will help diversify Dearborn’s Police Department
DEARBORN — Last weekend, 32 local students graduated from the Dearborn Police Youth Academy, a program that has been organized by the Dearborn Police Department, Dearborn Public Schools and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC-MI) for three consecutive years now. The focus of the academy is to educate...Dearborn puts restrictions on fire pits
DEARBORN — Last week, during a 5-2 vote that would change the current ordinance, Dearborn's City Council approved a measure to enforce that fire pits are not to be used in close proximity to any building. A minimum of 15 feet is now required between all fire pits and any structure. City Councilwoman Susan Sareini strongly...Detroit home of top three most dangerous neighborhoods in nation
DETROIT — Neighborhood Scout, a company that analyzes and compiles data for real estate purposes and corporations, recently released a list of the 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S., and four of Detroit's neighborhoods land in the top ten, with three occupying the top three spots, as the most dangerous neighborhoods in the......
Dearborn Heights Police Department now providing halal food to detained Muslims
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local civil rights groups have welcomed the Dearborn Heights Police Department's recent decision to provide halal food to Muslims who are detained in their custody. In recent months, members of the Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan has held meetings with the Dearborn Heights mayor and...U.S. Education Secretary visits Detroit schools
DETROIT — During a visit to Detroit schools this past Monday with Governor Rick Snyder, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was questioned, along with the Governor, about the Education Achievement Authority (EAA). U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan (L) and Governor Rick Snyder read to preschoolers at Thirkell Elementary School......
Wayne State Board of Governors in search of next president
DETROIT — The Wayne State Board of Governors recently announced that they intend to make a decision by the end of May on who will be the University's next president, according to the Detroit Free Press.A search committee, comprised of faculty, staff, board members and community members has been meeting for several months to evaluate...Lindbergh Elementary youth program open to all district residents
Dearborn parents have until June 15 to enroll their child in a new and exciting program. Starting in the fall of 2013, the program is designed for students who are age-eligible for kindergarten, but require additional time to develop their emotional, social, physical, or cognitive academic skills. The program, known as Young Fives,......