Nationwide Israeli army PR campaign visits Michigan universities
October 2nd, 20100 With the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel gaining momentum nationwide, especially on campuses, it’s no surprise that some corporations and pro-Israeli groups are concerned about the growing pro-Palestinian movements. Israeli soldiers will speak on an upcoming PR campaign organized by StandWithUs...Harvard students speak out against honoring “anti- Arab bigot”
Harvard students and several organizations are expressing anger about the school’s Department of Social Studies recent decision to honor Marty Peretz, editor-in-chief of the New Republic magazine with a $650,000 fund that is being created in his name. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expressed dismay about the...Ford Motor Company and local dealer raise money for high school
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Company partnered with Village Ford and helped raise $5,300 for Dearborn High School (DHS) as part of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program on Tuesday, Sep.14. Approximately 265 people from Dearborn helped by test driving a Ford vehicle. For each participant from different households, Ford and Village Ford...Local Chaldeans to compete for Iraq in new international basketball tournament
Anthony Acho is preparing to live his lifelong dream. At the end of October, the 23-year-old West Bloomfield resident will be in China competing in an international basketball tournament. "I can’t believe this is happening. I never thought I would get to live my childhood dream of playing professional basketball,” Acho said. The...
Michigan soccer’s new triple threat
October 2nd, 20100 As anyone who drove through east Dearborn during the World Cup this summer and saw the parade of favorite nations' car flags knows, soccer is a big deal in the Arab American community, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is hoping that it becomes just as popular in the campus community in the coming years. (L-R): Hamoody...Michigan-Dearborn panel tackles Islamophobia issues
While the media coverage that many people believed was divisive and rooted in fear-mongering about the proposed Islamic community center and the suspended plans by Florida pastor Terry Jones to burn a Qur'an has died down, the issue of Islamophobia in America remains an important topic. In response, the Muslim Student Association at the...Fall fun at the Dearborn Historical Museum
The Dearborn Historical Museum will be hosting “Fall Into Dearborn” on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street in Dearborn. “Fall into Dearborn” will feature Civil War Encampment; pumpkin carving; animal demonstrations with R.E.P.T.I.L.E., Inc.; music by Peter Madcat Ruth; and magic...YABA celebrates 41 years of service at annual dinner
DEARBORN — The Yemeni American Benevolent Association (YABA) celebrated 41 years of service at its annual dinner on Saturday September 25 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. Guests included a number of community leaders and governmental officials who could attest to YABA’s spirit of service. The association was...NAACP dinner honors community leaders, officials
AAPAC External VP and Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner Nabih Ayad speaks at the NAACP Western Wayne Cty. Branch's annual dinner before being honored.Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner Nabih Ayad and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade were among the honorees on Sunday, October 24 at the National...Jury finds Christian missionaries not guilty
DEARBORN — On Friday, Sept. 24 a seven-member jury acquitted the four Christian missionaries who were arrested in June at the Arab International Festival in Dearborn and charged with a misdemeanor of disturbing the peace. The missionaries attended trials Sept. 20-24 at Dearborn’s 19th District Court after Judge Mark Somers of...“Detroit 187” film crew visits, helps local businessman
DEARBORN — While the debate about the true economic impact of the movie and TV industries' continuing visits to Michigan for filming purposes goes on, one local Arab American business owner saw the benefits of the process up close and personal recently at his own Downtown Car Wash facility in August. Co-owner Sam Olabi welcomed crews...
BRIDGES meeting addresses community concerns
September 25th, 20100 The bi-monthly BRIDGES meeting was held on September 22, 2010 at the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn.DEARBORN — Government officials heard concerns from Arab American community leaders during the Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) bi-monthly meeting in Dearborn this Wednesday. ...Global Detroit proposes Welcoming Mat for immigrants
DETROIT — Global Detroit, a study funded by the New Economy Initiative, held a dinner on Thursday, September 16 at the International Institute in Detroit to speak with members from immigrant service providers and ethnic media about forming a "welcome mat" or a central inventory of services that are provided for immigrants in southeast...Dearborn Library adds “Mango” to learn foreign languages
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library, also known as the Henry Ford Centennial Library, is now offering the Mango Languages online language learning system to meet the community's language-learning needs. The Mango program is free for all cardholders at the library and features both English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons (in a...FILM: Where can we look for peace?
EthnoGraphic Media (EGM) appears to have released its new documentary right on cue. Now that the resurrected Israeli/Palestinian peace talks have once again become front-page news, the film Little Town of Bethlehem provides fresh insight presented in a compelling narrative. The film delivers a whisper of hope amidst coverage that often......
U.S. Muslims see Ground Zero mosque as test of rights
September 25th, 20100 NEW YORK — American Muslim leaders are starting to coalesce around the concept of building an Islamic center and mosque close to Ground Zero. Their reason for coming together: The issue has now become a test of their constitutional right to build houses of worship anywhere in the nation. On Monday, at a press conference outside of...Dearborn upsets Fordson, snaps streak
DEARBORN – The Dearborn vs. Fordson game is one of the biggest football rivalries in the state, but it had also become one of the more one-sided ones in recent years with the Tractors winning the past three games prior to the Friday, September 17 matchup at Fordson High School. But the Pioneers bounced back in resounding fashion last......
Students observe International Day of Peace
DEARBORN — Some Dearborn Public Schools observed International Day of Peace, Sep.21, by engaging students in activities that promote the annual peace day's theme of harmony and the absence of war. This year's campaign slogan was "Peace=Future, The math is easy." International Day of Peace is observed by all United Nations (UN) member...Fundraiser supports Canadian boat to Gaza
WINDSOR — As part of the Free Gaza Flotilla movement, a fundraiser is being held on the Jubilee Queen, Canada's largest showboat. All proceeds go to support the funding for the voyage of a Canadian boat on a humanitarian mission in the Mediterranean. Guests will begin boarding the boat at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. departure on Saturday,...No charges in Lansing Quran burning
East Lansing - East Lansing officials will not press charges against the unnamed individual who claimed responsibility for burning a Qur’an and placing its remnants outside an Islamic Center in East Lansing on Sept. 11th. According to officials, there was no evidence that the man was responsible for the act with the exception...Flint serial killer receives additional charges Monday
FLINT — On Monday, Sep. 20, Elias Abuelazam, suspect in the Flint serial killings, was charged with one count of open murder and four counts of assault with intent to murder by Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton. Abuelazam now faces six charges. He was previously charged with one count of assault with intent to murder.......
American Jewish peacemaker to speak in Detroit
DETROIT — Author Mark Braverman is scheduled to visit metro Detroit for a series of seven events titled "The Path to Peace in Israel/Palestine," from October 1-3. Braverman is an American Jewish author of the Feb. 2010 book "Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land." He writes about his...Community holds annual fundraiser for Ficano
The Arab American community’s annual fundraiser for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano was held Thursday, Sep.16 at the Byblos Banquet Center in Dearborn. A crowd of 500 people from different organizations attended to honor Ficano, with all of the funds going to his campaign in hopes of being re-elected in November. Wayne......
Muslim Unity Center raises money for Pakistan flood victims
September 17th, 20100 More victims than '04 tsunami, '10 Haiti quake, and '05 Kashmir quake combined Although the Pakistan floods have not received as much media coverage as other natural disasters, the United Nations estimates that the number of victims affected by the floods exceeds the total number of victims affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami,...Arab American agent sues the FBI
Bassem Youssef The FBI's highest ranking Arabic speaking agent opened his courtroom battle against his employer this week in a Washington, D.C. federal court. Bassem Youssef is suing the FBI for job discrimination, saying he was denied a role in counterterror efforts after 9/11 despite his resume – and what he claims is a......