

The AANews reporter Zahraa Farhat receives UM-D Mentor of the Year award
October 13th, 20170 DEARBORN—Although she’s written nearly 100 articles during more than a year as a staff writer for The AANews, Zahraa Farhat never planned to be a journalist. "I actually only minored in journalism, so becoming a reporter was never my ultimate goal,” Farhat said. “I earned my bachelor’s degree in English.” In 2013,...Proposed auto insurance bills seem farfetched
October 13th, 20170 By Farah Harb DEARBORN – The package of auto insurance bills proposed in September to reduce rates by up to 50 percent is in the works, but seems to be farfetched. State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D- Dearborn), said in an interview with The Arab American News that the bill “does not have enough votes to pass.” “My hope is...Michigan to charge state’s top medical official in Flint water deaths
October 10th, 20170 FLINT- Michigan’s top medical official will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for her role in the city of Flint’s water crisis, which was linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that caused at least 12 deaths, state prosecutors said on Monday. Dr. Eden Wells, the state’s chief medical executive who already faced...Roy Freij appointed as deputy treasurer and in preventing foreclosures for Wayne County
October 8th, 20170 Detroit — On Monday, Oct. 2, Roy Freij was pronounced as a Wayne County deputy treasurer as well as having an expanded role in preventing foreclosure. He was named by Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree, who said he’s pleased with having Freij in such position and that they’re expanding the efforts to help reduce the amount of...Recent report shows a nine percent drop in Michigan’s homelessness numbers
October 8th, 20170 Lansing — According to the annual report of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, along with the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness, the numbers of homelessness in Michigan has dropped by about nine percent. The decrease reveals how Michigan is succeeding in offering housing care and prioritizing those in need. Earl...Dearborn officials named in suit filed in U.S. District Court
October 7th, 20170 DEARBORN—On October 5, physical therapist Olajide Akunrounmu filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court accusing Dearborn officials of defaming his reputation. Allegedly, Dearborn officials used Akunrounmu’s photo in lieu of a different doctor’s photo, Dr. Tete Oniango, who is facing federal drug charges. Some of the officials...Donutville: A Dearborn mainstay for half a century
October 6th, 20170 DEARBORN — For the past 51 years, a popular local donut shop and coffee bar has been witness to the cultural changes that swept the city. Located on Ford Road, a few miles east of the Southfield Freeway, Donutville, which has been in business since July 4, 1966, has served as a gathering place for residents of various races, creeds...Mayor, City Council share thoughts on potential sale of 40 acres in Camp Dearborn
October 6th, 20170 DEARBORN — During a candidate forum hosted by the Dearborn Area Board of Realtors on Wednesday, Oct. 4, the incumbent mayor and City Council members addressed the possible sale of 40 acres of Camp Dearborn, which has had residents fretting on social media. According to a press release by the city, 40 of Camp Dearborn's 626 acres may...ACRL honors Portland hero’s mother at annual Fight for Justice Gala
October 6th, 20170 By Farah Harb The Arab American News – intern DEARBORN — At its sixth annual Fight for Justice Gala, the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) honored Asha Deliverance, mother of Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, one of the Portland heroes who died defending two young women after he came to their rescue in a racist incident in...Jeremy McLellan: Comedian goes viral in Arab, Pakistani and Muslim communities
October 6th, 20171 DEARBORN — A U of M-Dearborn campus officer approached him outside an event hall and began aggressively and suspiciously questioning why he, a White American, was outside a majority-Arab and Muslim event. "I had just gotten a haircut, so I looked like a fresh Nazi," he said. "I had a camo shirt and I was pacing outside of this...Muslims march against injustice in Dearborn
October 6th, 20171 DEARBORN — A few days before the fifth annual "March for Justice" took place in Dearborn, the Ashura Project released a video promoting its organized procession with the question, Why do we march? The video powerfully displayed scenes of injustices around the world that call for action and revealed the reasons. They march for Black...BRIDGES meeting with federal official focuses on ‘Terror Watchlist’
October 6th, 20170 DEARBORN — To those who are regularly held for questioning at airports or border crossings and believe they may be wrongfully placed on a federal watch list, the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center has news: You are most likely a terrorist or somehow connected to a suspected terrorist. In Dearborn, where about half of residents are...‘Listen to America’ bus tour stops in Dearborn, hears from Arab and Muslim Americans
October 6th, 20170 DEARBORN — East coast media outlets have been accused of being out of touch with middle America, so The Huffington Post embarked on a multi-city bus tour on September 12 titled "Listen to America." In each city, HuffPost partnered with a news organization to host an event so that it could record stories from local residents. The...Community members share Ashura experiences and traditions
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN— When comparing the Ashura programs offered at local mosques to those found in the Middle East or any Muslim countries, for that matter, there’s evidently a lot of time and effort put into them with hopes of keeping the message of Ahlulbayt’s (the Prophet Mohammad’s family) sacrifice for humanity alive and teaching it to...Muslim American psychiatrist runs for state senate
September 29th, 20171 NORTHVILLE— Dr. Ghulam Qadir has announced his run for the open seventh district seat in the Michigan State senate for 2018; locals are well-aware of Qadir as he knocked on nearly 10,000 doors during his run for Northville Board of Trustee last year. Qadir, a Democrat, has lived in Michigan since 1978 and practices psychiatry. He......
Dearborn’s Qahwah House brings authentic Yemeni coffee to America
September 29th, 20174 DEARBORN—A cup of Joe is readily available at almost every intersection in the metropolitan area, especially Dearborn, where coffee shops, diners, hookah bars and gas stations all boast a bold and strong coffee. But quick access to caffeine doesn’t necessarily equate to a high quality bean. This month, Ibrahim Alhasbani had a...Dearborn Historical Commission debates wording of Hubbard statue plaque after contentious meeting
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN — On the two-year anniversary of the removal of former Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard’s statue from City Hall, the city’s historical commission made a decision in hopes of putting the much-debated issue to rest. However, it didn't come without some contention among museum administrators. On Sept. 26 at the......
The Arab American News partners with Chevrolet on a pastry tour
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN ― Earlier this month, The AANews partnered with GM on a Middle Eastern pastry tour in Metro Detroit― where reporters were given a new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to drive for two days. The Ivory Metallic truck first stopped at Bateel, well-known for its gourmet dates and chocolates, found in many destinations and airports from...National Arab Orchestra to unveil eighth season concert on Oct. 1
September 29th, 20170 DETROIT – Join the National Arab Orchestra as the curtain rises on its eighth season of thrilling audiences of all nationalities and cultures. “A Night of Tarab” will feature musical splendor and surprise performances from the Dearborn Fordson High School Choir. The term “tarab” is used in Arab culture to describe the...Hamtramck cancels vote on censure of councilman
September 29th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK— The Hamtramck City Council’s proposed resolution to censure Councilman Ian Perrotta over controversial comments he made about immigrants earlier this month was removed without any explanation. The council did not vote Tuesday on the resolution introduced by Councilman Anam Miah that called for Perrotta to be “publicly...Henry Ford College to host sixth annual career expo
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN — Henry Ford College is partnering with Glacier Hills Senior Living Communities to host a career expo on October 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is open to current students, alumni and the public. This year’s expo “promises to be the biggest and most user-friendly ever”, according to a press release. Henry Ford......
Director of Michigan State Police apologizes for anthem protest comments
September 29th, 20170 LANSING — Colonel Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police, has apologized for a Sept. 24 Facebook post that disparaged athletes kneeling during the national anthem. “It was a mistake to share this message on Facebook and I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended,” Etue wrote in a message released Tuesday...Michigan Legislature debates the right to carry concealed guns
September 29th, 20170 LANSING — A debate on the right to carry concealed weapons appears to have taken shape in the Michigan legislature. Amber McCann, the spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof (R-West Olive), told the Free Press that carrying a gun on a school campus is disruptive, so allowing a concealed-carry gun would be a logical......
Dearborn warns about the removal of trees without city approval
September 29th, 20170 DEARBORN— the city highly encourages tree planting because it helps in reducing the intake of energy as well as maintaining an attractive image. Dearborn has been recognized as a “Tree City U.S.A” for almost 30 years for encouraging the sustainment of healthy trees and environment. However, homeowners planning to remove trees...Toddler shoots two children in Dearborn home daycare
September 27th, 20170 DEARBORN— Dearborn police confirmed that two 3-year-old boys were shot by another child who was playing with a firearm at a Dearborn home daycare on Harding Street at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The firearm was reportedly inside the home. One child was sent to Beaumont Hospital, but then airlifted to the trauma center at Children's......