Signs of mental disorders in children not always a phase
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN — To this day, some parents in the Arab American community consider mental illness taboo and regard signs in children as part of a "phase" that will pass. But what if it doesn't? The consequences of parents not checking up on their child's behavior, emotions and reasoning when they notice something unusual can cause much...
‘Designated Survivor’ smeared Dearborn and no one cared
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN — Many local residents fear that a day may soon come where in a Trump world, government officials will "round up all the Muslims" as a preventive measure to stop terrorism. But On ABC's new scripted series "Designated Survivor", that day is already here. During the second episode of the Kiefer Sutherland-led drama,...
Khodr Farhat aims to break barriers with School Board bid
October 21st, 20160 Khodr FarhatDEARBORN — When Khodr Farhat emigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon in 2009, he was blind and didn't know a word of English. But today, the 23-year-old Dearborn School Board candidate is using his disability to bring attention to a challenge often plaguing the community–lack of awareness of special needs. "The...Hussein Berry aims for a comeback on Dearborn School Board
Berry (left) with his dad Ali Berry.DEARBORN — Longtime resident Hussein Berry is looking forward to going back to his passion in public service – on the Dearborn School Board. Berry, 53, had been a trustee for one term, at one point serving as the president of the board. But in 2014, he left the board to launch an unsuccessful run...
Five questions for the Dearborn judge candidates
October 21st, 20160 Dabaja and Hunt.DEARBORN — The 19th District Court judge race has perhaps been the most heated one in the city's history. On November 8, Gene Hunt and Susan Dabaja will square off to replace Judge William C. Hultgren, who finishes his tenure at the end of the year. The AANews sent five questions to both candidates. Below are their...
Middle East and North Africa category expected on 2020 Census forms
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN – Decades of efforts by organizations representing Arab American and North African communities are paying off, as the U.S. Census Bureau affirmed its support earlier this month for the possible addition of a category that counts residents of Arab and North African Origins (MENA) on the 2020 census.Now that the Office of...State graduation rate lower than U.S. average
LANSING — High school seniors in Michigan are graduating, yet the statewide rate is still lower than the national rate. The Great Lakes State's rate is 79.8 percent for the school year of 2014-2015, which increased 1.21 percentage points from the year before. On Monday, the federal Department of Education declared that it is 3.4...Michigan unemployment below national rate
LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Snyder stated that Michigan's unemployment rate is still 4.6, which is below the national rate of 5 percent, after the announcement that an extra 11,000 residents were employed in September. "More Michiganders are joining the labor force again to look for jobs, demonstrating the strength of our...Hamtramck High School evacuated following bomb threat
HAMTRAMCK, MI (WXYZ)- Hamtramck High School is closed for the day due to bomb threats against the school. A heavy police presence could be seen at the school. Bomb-sniffing dogs and the bomb squad responded as a precaution. Hamtramck police, Detroit police and Highland Park police were also on scene. After the...
Local Yemenis express grief and anger after funeral massacre in homeland
October 14th, 20160 DEARBORN – Yemeni Americans are divided over the events unfolding in their homeland, but after a Saudi-led air strike claimed as many as 140 people at a funeral in Sanaa, they came together in condemning the attack.Yemen is facing a humanitarian and political crisis because of the ongoing war that intensified after an Arab coalition,...
Resident threatens to bomb newly announced Dearborn Heights mosque
October 14th, 20160 DEARBORN HEIGHTS- This week, Imam Hassan Qazwini, the former leader of the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, announced plans to build a mosque in Dearborn Heights, in the spot of a previous Baptist church.But that news was quickly overshadowed by a threat that was made on social media that police are...Grand jury called to inspect Snyder’s use of public funds
LANSING — Former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer called for a one-person grand jury to inspect Gov. Snyder's use of public funds— related to the Flint water crisis— for his private legal defense. Brewer filed papers in Ingham County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. "Mr. Brewer wants this investigation into the governor's...Fatalities due to deer-vehicle collisions increased by 80 percent
LANSING — According to the Michigan State Police, the deaths of motorists in deer-vehicle crashes rose over 80 percent from 2014 to 2015. There could be a number of factors that play into these statistics, according to the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition. An increased number of drivers, distracted driving and a higher deer population...Department of Education to consider adding another standardized test
LANSING — Michigan's Department of Education is considering on adding a standardized test that would assess students' abilities even more than the M-STEP test, which was carried out in the 2014-2015 school year. It tests the students' critical thinking, problem solving, and if they can communicate ideas well. The emphasis on...Dearborn’s Glass Academy hosts eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Fest
Nordin explains how glass products are formedDEARBORN — This weekend, the Glass Academy hosted its eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Fest, allowing visitors to witness live demonstrations and see how glass pumpkins are hand-crafted and formed. The event, which took place at the Glass Academy's gallery on Oct. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5......
Fadwa Hammoud: A community voice on Dearborn’s School Board
October 14th, 20160 Trustee Fadwa Hammoud. DEARBORN — Fadwa Hammoud is looking to extend her tenure on the Dearborn School Board for an additional six years, following her appointment last year when a vacancy gave her an opportunity to fill a seat. Hammoud told The AANews that she is a proud product of the Dearborn Public School system. Upon...10 ways to improve your academic performance
Pay more attention in class Avoid the daydreaming and focus on what's happening in the class. Many teachers give hints on the topics that they want to include in their quizzes and exams. Also, you will be able to understand the concept being taught instead of going home and struggling to understand the given material. Ask......
Congressman Kildee stresses the importance of the Arab community, slams Trump, Snyder
October 14th, 20160 U.S. Rep. Dan KildeeDEARBORN — In a sit-down with The AANews, U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) discussed Flint's current conditions following the water crisis, how Governor Snyder could've handled the situation better, his concerns about a Donald Trump presidency and the importance of a thriving Arab and Muslim community in the...
Nar bar latest business to shut down in west Dearborn
October 14th, 20161 DEARBORN — Nar Bar has officially closed its doors. The west Dearborn bar located at 21918 Michigan Ave. shut operations on Wednesday, October 12, following weeks of scrutiny from the City Council and Dearborn Police, stemming from a rash of violent encounters at the business. In a surprising move, owner Mohamed Rizk decided to...
Sheikh Ibrahim Yassine discusses misperceptions of Ashura procession
October 14th, 20160 Sheikh Ibrahim Yassine. DEARBORN — Sheikh Ibrahim Yassine spoke about the Ashura procession and discussed some of the bystanders' negative perceptions. Some people disagree with the procession and believe it gives the community a bad image every year because of the flags and latmiyat which they think are a form of...
Muslims condemn oppression in “March for Justice”
October 14th, 20160 DEARBORN — On Sunday, October 9, thousands of mostly Shi'a Muslims— carrying flags and signs against oppression of all sorts—chanted with their right fists high in the air in support of Imam Hussain (the Prophet Muhammad's grandson) and his fight for justice. The fourth annual Ashura procession, "March for Justice"— organized......
Dozens arrested at India call center linked to IRS scam calls
NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars by posing as U.S. tax authorities and demanding unpaid taxes.According to police in Mumbai, the yearlong scam involved running fake call centers which sent...Multiple clowns arrested in metro Detroit
DEARBORN - The clown craze continues to cause panic in the metro Detroit region prompting police and school campuses to take caution. At the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Thursday, administrators issued a warning due to a clown sighting on campus. Campus police said a man wearing a white clown mask was spotted, "close to the......
State Board of Education candidate Ish Ahmed: Put the public back into public schools
Ish AhmedDEARBORN — Ismael "Ish" Ahmed, a veteran in organizing and mobilizing communities to fight for social justice and equal opportunity education, wants to equip schools statewide with the tools to nurture creative and highly adept students – from the ground up.That is why Ahmed, a Democrat, is running for the State Board of...
Justice Department, CAIR settle lawsuit over rejected Islamic school
October 7th, 20160 CAIR annoucing a lawsuit against Pittsfield Township.PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP — While a heated presidential race continues to brew grave anti-Muslim sentiments, Islamic institutions in Michigan are being caught in the crossfire. Prominent legal cases involving cities denying the construction of religious schools and mosques set new......
