Dearborn Fire Department ranked high by ISO
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — An organization that evaluates fire safety standards in communities across the U.S. gave high marks to the Dearborn Fire Department. The ranking by the International Organization for Standardization is based on the department's speed in response time, training, equipment, organization, staffing, station locations, work...
Muslim community reacts to Orlando shooting
June 17th, 20160 Muslims gather at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights to mourn the Orlando tragedy.DEARBORN — Ramadan is supposed to be a peaceful time of the year.Just as Muslim Americans were getting into the full swing of the holy month — a time meant to observe fast, heal and lead charitable efforts — events abruptly changed...
Gay Arabs traumatized by the Orlando massacre
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — An Arab American man was searched invasively at the entrance of Detroit's Gay Pride festival this weekend, following the Orlando shooting at Pulse night club on Sunday. "What are you here for?" a guard asked the 27-year-old Dearborn man. "I'm here for pride," he replied. Bassam (not his real name) is one of many gay...
Beaumont holds largest iftar in hospital’s history
June 17th, 20160 El-Sayed with Beaumont executives and physicians. Hospital officials said the purpose of the iftar was to bring the community together for more understanding about Ramadan and the Islamic faith. It was also an opportunity for colleagues to spend time together in an environment that is meaningful to a significant population of the...
Muslims flock to ‘Heights Hot Dogs’ during Ramadan
June 17th, 20160 "Heights Hot Dogs" is located in the parking lot of The Lava Lounge in Dearborn Heights.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — For years, Muslims have crowded local bakeries for sahoor to indulge in meat pies and cheese manushis before sunrise. But this year in Dearborn Heights, it appears Muslims are craving good old-fashioned American hot...
FBI investigating threats against Islamic Center of America
June 17th, 20160 DEARBORN — Following the mass shooting in Orlando on June 12, the Islamic Center of America was the target of a social media threat via Twitter. "People are really scared for their kids and their families," Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, said. Siblani was notified of the tweets, which listed an address for the...
The Imam Sadr Foundation strategy at a glance
June 17th, 20160 Introduction: This is the second article in a three-part series. Part one looked at how the Imam Sadr Foundation addresses steps the ISF is taking to help improve mental as well as physical health in Lebanon. This article looks at the ISF's efforts in empowering women. The Imam Sadr Foundation is a leader in the cultural, health,...
Arab Ink: Locals honor their culture, individuality through tattoos
June 17th, 20160 Hussein's rosary tattoo.DEARBORN — As she waited in anticipation for the announcement, Shadia Amen recalled her 15 years of hard work. A nurse's aide at a Dearborn public school, she was about to find out if her dedication would result in an Impact Award, which were granted to 10 members of Dearborn's non-teaching staff last...
“CR8ZY” bigoted woman confronts two Muslim shoppers at Kroger
June 17th, 20160 A raging woman who drove this vehicle verbally attacked Muslim shoppers at Kroger.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two Muslim shoppers were allegedly subjected to the fury of a raging, racist White woman who confronted them inside a Kroger, while they waited in line at the Western Union. Jihad Elkharssa, who works in the distribution...
Non-Muslims share fasting experience: Eli Hoerler
June 16th, 20160 DEARBORN — Many in the Detroit Metro region’s large Muslim population are fasting during holy month of Ramadan, but they’re not alone. A number of non-Muslims are fasting as well. Some tell the AANews that they’ve been observing Ramadan for years, while others said that this year marks their first time on the journey. These are...
Non-Muslims share fasting experience: Angie Mangold
June 16th, 20160 DEARBORN — Many in the Detroit Metro region’s large Muslim population are fasting during holy month of Ramadan, but they’re not alone. A number of non-Muslims are fasting as well.Some tell the AANews that they’ve been observing Ramadan for years, while others said that this year marks their first time on the journey. These are...
Rasmea Odeh’s case returns to Detroit
June 15th, 20160 Odeh greeted by her supporters after the court hearing, June 13DETROIT —Rasmea Odeh’s supporters celebrated the return of her case to Detroit on Monday as a victory. The Palestinian activist is likely to get a new trial that would start on Jan. 10. About 100 activists protested in front of the federal courthouse in Detroit, as...
Dingell slams Trump for renewed Muslim ban proposal
June 15th, 20160 Debbie DingellWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) denounced the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump for his renewed calls for ban on Muslim immigration, following the terrorist attack in Orlando. "Donald Trump’s hateful speech today is further evidence that he is seeking to divide this country at a time...
FBI Detroit warns residents to be “vigilant.”
June 12th, 20160 The FBI Detroit has informed residents to be vigilant of suspicious activity, following the Orlando massacre on Sunday morning."FBI Detroit is coordinating with our Federal, state, and local partners to share information as it becomes available about the Orlando shooting incident,” it said in a statement. “ FBI Detroit is...
Muslims condemn Orlando massacre
June 12th, 20160 DEARBORN - Muslim advocates in Michigan and across the U.S. strongly condemned the mass shooting early this morning at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida that left 50 dead and dozens injured. "We are extremely sad and horrified by what happened," said Dr. Mansoor Qureshi, president of the Michigan chapter of the......
Dearborn parents charged with murder after toddler drowns in neighbor’s pool
June 10th, 20160 DEARBORN - The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died after falling into a neighbor’s pool in Dearborn were charged with second-degree murder and were arraigned Friday afternoon in Dearborn’s court. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office authorized charges for the parents on Thursday. James Johnson III and Amber Johnson were...
Koubeissi Taekwondo School produces champions
June 10th, 20160 Back (L-R): Master Ali Koubeissi, Master Hameed Dakroub, Zeinab Koubeissi, Zeinab Baalbaki. Front (L-R): Zayn Hojeije, Zeinab Kanso, Ali Obeid.DEARBORN — Since 1989, the Koubeissi Taekwondo School in Dearborn has elevated its students to the top by refining their full physical and mental potential. Taekwondo is an evolving sport,......
The Imam Sadr Foundation Experience: Education and integrated mental health services
June 10th, 20160 Introduction: the first of this series of articles about the Imam Sadr Foundation addresses steps the ISF is taking to help improve mental as well as physical health in Lebanon. An observer of developments across Arab countries can note growing preoccupations at multiple levels: • How will these communities overcome the...
Arab student recognized by C-SPAN for creating immigration documentary
June 10th, 20160 Lilyan Zebib interviews former state representative Rashida Tlaib at the Arab American National museum.CANTON — Thirteen-year-old Lilyan Zebib, an eighth grade student at Discovery Middle School in Canton, was recently recognized by C-SPAN for an eight minute video project on immigration she directed and produced for her history...
HFC names young mother outstanding student of the year
June 10th, 20160 Fatima RizkDEARBORN — Receiving perfect grades in nearly every college course is no easy task – especially among students devoted to looking after their children. Fatima Rizk, a 26-year-old Henry Ford College student, was named one of this year's outstanding biology students after scoring an A in almost all her classes. Although...
ACC hosts 14th annual Golf Outing and Scholarship Awards dinner
June 10th, 20160 Recipients with ACC leaders at the Shenandoah Country Club. TROY — On Tuesday, June 7, The Arab American and Chaldean Council hosted its 14th annual Golf Outing and Scholarship Awards Dinner, assisting the ACC Scholarship awards program, at West Bloomfield's Shenandoah Country Club. "The ACC makes it a priority for students in our......
Fun day for local school kids turned into thousands raised for local hospital
June 10th, 20160 Young students at MAYA school participating in a trike-a-thon.DEARBORN — A fun day outdoors for local Muslim school kids also helped children with cancer recover without financial burdens. Students at the Muslim American Youth Academy (MAYA) raised more than $8,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during a month-long...
Dearborn Public Schools recognizes non-teaching staff
June 10th, 20160 (L-R) Margaret King-Ahmed, Zeinab Allie, Supt. Glenn Maleyko, Kevin Lyscas and Troy Amen.DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public School District has presented its second annual Impact awards to honor non-teaching district employees who work outside of the classroom to make a positive impact on students, families and colleagues. Zeinab......
From war to poverty: Refugees’ endless struggle
June 10th, 20160 Haydar Alyasiry at his home with his paintings on the wall.DETROIT — Aseel Machi, a refugee from Iraq, faced racial and religious discrimination while going to school in the 1990s. Her Islamic headscarf, the hijab, was once yanked off by bullies. But the most hurtful aspect of her experience was her family's socioeconomic...
Muhammad Ali: Reflecting on the legacy of ‘the greatest’
June 10th, 20160 PHOENIX — This week, the world is mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali–a sports legend, global cultural icon, and, notably, a Muslim. Some 14,000 people filled a large conventional hall adjacent to Freedom Hall arena, where Ali fought some of his early opponents, to view his closed casket and pay their respects on Thursday, June......
