ACCESS CEO announces new leadership transitions within the organization
March 25th, 20190 DEARBORN – ACCESS CEO Hassan Jaber announced today that Maha Freij, previously the organization's deputy executive director and chief financial officer, has been appointed to serve as the executive director of the 48-year-old organization. Former finance director Wisam Qasem Fakhoury has been promoted to CFO, and Jaber, who has been...
MI attorney general and justices announce Michigan Elder Abuse task force
March 25th, 20190 The Arab American News LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with Supreme Court Justices Richard Bernstein and Megan Cavanagh, Midland County Prosecutor J. Dee Brooks, state legislators Rep. Brian Elder and Sen. Paul Wojno, and 72-year-old Macomb resident Dennis Burgio to announce the formation of the Michigan...
Michigan Dept. of Treasury reminds taxpayers that state returns are due in less than a month
March 25th, 20190 LANSING, MI — State income tax returns are due in less than a month, a press release from The Michigan Department of Treasury noted on Monday. State income tax returns must be submitted electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15, the release said. “The end of tax season is...
LAHC to award $60,000 in scholarships while recognizing leadership at upcoming gala
March 25th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC) organization (formerly known as the Lebanese American Heritage Club), announced its plans to award $60,000 in scholarship money to area students during its 31st annual Awards Gala in a press release today. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10 at...
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...
World united in condemnation over Golan Heights tweet by President Trump
March 24th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A global backlash against President Trump has unfolded after statements by Germany and France over his tweets on Israel and the Golan Heights, Yahoo News reported. Trump took many by surprise on Thursday, releasing the following statement in a tweet: “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully...
Fatal traffic accident reported on Warren Avenue in Dearborn
March 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN, MI — On Saturday, March 23 at approximately 4 p.m., the Dearborn Police and Fire Department responded to an call in the area of Warren Avenue near Williamson after reports of an accident involving a motorcycle and second vehicle, a press release said. Fire Department personnel immediately began rendering first aid to the...
Fadwa Hammoud steps down from Henry Ford Board of Trustees to focus on job as solicitor general, new applicants sought
March 20th, 20190 DEARBORN — Michigan Solicitor General and attorney Fadwa Hammoud has stepped down from her positions as Henry Ford College Trustee and as a member of the Dearborn Public School Board, a press release from the college said Tuesday. Hammoud was forced to leave the positions due to her new role as solicitor general. With her seat...
Rashida Tlaib calls out Islamophobia in U.S. Congress on CNN talk show
March 18th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) called out Congress over its culture of Islamophobia on Sunday, saying she believes it “is still very present on both sides of the aisle” in Congress, according to a report from CNN.com. The remark came amid a discussion on criticism aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who...
Mourners of New Zealand terror attack victims pack Islamic Center in a show of unity, defiance
March 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — Several hundred people packed the Islamic Center of America here on Sunday, coming together in a show of unity, condemnation and defiance of the growing threat of terrorism and mass killings worldwide. The death toll in this past Friday's terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand has risen to 50,...
Michigan Fuels gives $12,000 donation to Dearborn Public Schools
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - On Wednesday, March 13, Dearborn Public Schools received a $12,000 donation from Trenton-based Michigan Fuels. Checks were donated by Michigan Fuels and Exxon Mobil. Michigan Fuels is a branded wholesaler of fuel, directly selling to gas stations. The Fordson football team and each of the buildings in the district received...
Muslim-owned Verona fashion line to debut at Macy’s Fairlane
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — Macy’s at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn hosts a launch party on March 16 for the Verona collection, a Muslim-owned, modest fashion brand. Lisa Vogl, an award winning fashion photographer and Muslim-convert who founded the Verona Collection, said although Muslim women were the original inspiration for the brand, the...
Arab American doctor wins prestigious fellowship from Harvard University
March 15th, 20190 FLINT — As a student who was active in the Arab American community throughout college, Dr. Hussein Saghir gained a special affinity and aspiration for helping to serve minority and marginalized communities. Now, Saghir will have the opportunity to continue his education at the next level, as he was announced by Harvard University as...
Arab American student becomes all-time leading scorer in Dearborn Schools history
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School basketball player Jalal Baydoun enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in Dearborn Public School history and became the all-time leading scorer in the district. He finished his career with a few marks that are among the highest in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The boys'...
Fire and wind damage insurance expert shares tips on how to protect your home and family
March 15th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS — While people in Michigan don't face the same hardships as hurricane victims in Florida or wildfire victims in California, the Great Lakes State is still known for its unpredictable weather, which can cause everything from flooding to house fires. Rabih Hamawi, an attorney based in Southfield, has seen the worst......
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...
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......
Attorney General Nessel leads legal effort to protect nearly $1 billion in lotto revenue for Michigan schools
March 12th, 20190 LANSING – A legal amicus brief was filed in an effort to protect the Michigan Lottery's annual earnings for Michigan schools, a press release from Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said on Monday. The brief was filed along with twelve jurisdictions supporting the New Hampshire Lottery Commission in two consolidated cases in the...
Dearborn Board of Education votes unanimously to name Fordson Atrium, Stout Team Room after Imad Fadlallah
March 12th, 20190 The Dearborn Board of Education has voted unanimously to name the atrium at Fordson High School, as well as the meeting room at Stout Middle School, after former Fordson Principal Sayed Imad Fadlallah. The vote took place during a board meeting on Monday night. Fadlallah, a passionate educator who passed away on March 14 of last...
Arkansas newspaper suing state over anti-BDS law
March 11th, 20190 LITTLE ROCK, AR — The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against financial entities tied to Israel has been the subject of 26 different state laws prohibiting people from joining, and Arkansas is one of them. But now, one newspaper owner in Arkansas is suing the state over the controversial 2017 law, planning to go through...
Young Dearborn man dies after fall from seventh-floor balcony on spring break
March 10th, 20190 CANCUN, MEXICO — A 19-year-old man from Dearborn has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony of a hotel room while on vacation here, a report from The Yucatan Times said on Saturday. The man was identified as Ahmed Altaii, who was vacationing at the GR Solaris Hotel on spring break, the Detroit Free Press said. Following......
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...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport named to list of top airports in America
March 9th, 20190 MONTREAL — Detroit Metropolitan Airport was named one of the top two in its category this week according to a press release from the Airports Council International. Among airports with between 25 and 40 million passengers per year, Detroit Metro took home top honors along with the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, the......
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...
CAIR-MI leader defends Ilhan Omar, calls for support amid climate of anti-Muslim bigotry
March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) has been busy in recent months, especially as Muslim Americans have attained success and radicalized threats against them have grown. According to Executive Director Dawud Walid, hate crime statistics against Muslims have increased during the past two years......
