Complaint filed against airline for placing Muslim flight attendant on leave of absence
September 2nd, 20150 The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) filed a complaint with the the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week after ExpressJet Airlines placed a Detroit-based flight attendant on a leave of absence for objecting to serve alcohol based on her religious beliefs as a Muslim. The complaint...
Arab Americans demonstrate in support of “You Stink” protesters
August 31st, 20150 DETROIT — Dozens of Arab Americans gathered in front of the Lebanese Consulate in Detroit, in solidarity with the anti-corruption "#YouStink" protesters in Lebanon.The Detroit demonstration on Saturday coincided with a massive protest in Beirut, where thousands poured into a main square, defying heightened presence of...
Local matchmaker offers dating tips
August 30th, 20151 Sitto Here is a compilation of dating tips offered by metro Detroit based Chaldean Matchmaker Theresa Sitto: Phone Etiquette Remember that your phone greeting leaves an impression on your caller. Set up that mailbox; it's not that hard. Leave a clear, concise greeting that does not include work related prompts or...
Hundreds of Sterling Heights residents turn out to protest Mosque
August 29th, 20150 STERLING HEIGHTS - Hundreds of residents turned out to protest a proposed controversial mosque that religious leaders plan on building on 15 mile and Ryan Rd, near a residential area.The proposal garnered massive backlash in recent weeks by local residents. While many have continued to argue that building the mosque at the site...
Dearborn Police seeking larceny suspects
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN — On Aug. 26 Dearborn Police responded to the 2900 Block of Cornell to investigate several larcenies from vehicle reports. One victim was able to obtain surveillance video of the suspects entering his unlocked vehicle. The video shows a second suspect attempting to enter a second...
New Yemeni restaurant expands Mediterranean dining options
August 28th, 20150 Dearborn — Many people seeking to dine at Arabic restaurants are accustomed to popular foods like hummus and falafel sandwiches. Although these foods are commonly admired among Arabs and non-Arabs alike, they are not representative of the whole Arabic cuisine and culture. "I have a different menu; my customers come...
Detroit gas station and business owners to meet Aug. 31
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN — Owners of Detroit gas station and other businesses are expected to meet Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. to discuss new city ordinances, police enforcement, neighborhood policing, licensing and fees. The meeting will be held at Byblos Banquet Hall. Earlier this month, The Arab American News reported that gas station owners...
Crestwood School District improving ELL program, exceeding expectations
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Crestwood School District has made a significant increase in the number of certified ELL (English Language Learners) teachers, exceeding the Department of Justice’s expectations. The district has 11 certified ELL teachers and eight para-professionals. In 2012 the district only had one certified ELL...
Armada Oil helps feed 1,600 families
August 28th, 20150 DETROIT — Armada Oil and Gas Company joined the Feed the Children and Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit recently to help feed 1600 Detroit families in need, providing them with food and daily necessities. The event was held at the church. Together, Feed the Children and Second Ebenezer provided enough supplemental food and...
Community bids farewell to FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Abbate
August 28th, 20150 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, August 26, community leaders, local and federal officials held an event at LaPita Restaurant to bid farewell to Paul Abbate, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit office. In July, the FBI announced Abbate’s promotion to assistant director in charge of the Washington Field Office.Abbate led...Panel discussion to address media representation of Arabs
DETROIT — A regional event titled “Empowering The Detroit Story”, taking place on Sept. 12, will bring journalists around the country to Wayne State University for an event centered on media literacy, multimedia training, entrepreneurial journalism and discussions on tackling poverty. The gathering is a collaboration between...
Community forum to honor history, connect cultures
August 27th, 20150 DEARBORN — George Washington, hot dogs and apple pie — the three American staples will come together at the We Humble Ourselves- Turning a Nation Back to God event, Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 at Ford Field Park. But like the Bible verse, 2 Chronicles 7:14, after which it is named, the event has a deeper meaning....
Armed man robs Dearborn CVS pharmacy
August 27th, 20150 The suspectDEARBORN — An unknown male armed with a chrome and black handgun robbed the CVS pharmacy at 13250 Ford Rd., on Sunday, Aug. 23 at approximately 9:55 a.m.The police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the gunman. The suspect, is described as a black male, 40 years old, 5’10”, 260 lbs and bald. He was wearing...
African American activists endorse boycott of Israel
August 27th, 20150 Cornel West at a pro Palestinian rallyWASHINGTON — Young African-Americans facing heavily armed police in the streets of Baltimore and Ferguson over the past year have compared their situation to that of Palestinians under Israeli fire, telling reporters that their conditions were “like Gaza.”On Tuesday, black racial-justice...
Lebanese Americans gather to support “You Stink” campaign
August 26th, 20150 A woman wrapped in the Lebanese flag at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, Aug. 25DEARBORN — Dozens of Lebanese Americans gathered at the Lebanese American Heritage Club on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to stand in solidarity with citizens of their homeland, who are protesting against corruption and poor services."You Stink," an......
Sterling Heights residents display bigotry against proposed mosque
August 25th, 20150 STERLING HEIGHTS – Residents came out in droves to a city planning commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, and to a city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to protest a proposed 20,500 square-foot mosque on 15 mile and Ryan Road. The American Islamic Community Center (AICC), already established in Madison Heights, petitioned...
HFEC ranked 124th in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools 2015 list
August 25th, 20150 DEARBORN — Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) – a collaboration between Henry Ford College (HFC), Dearborn Public Schools and the Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS) – earned a rank of 124th out of the top 500 schools in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools list for 2015. In addition, the HFEC is ranked 4th......
Dingell, Stabenow and Lawrence announce support for Iran Nuclear Deal
LANSING—Democratic Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Brenda Lawrence recently announced their support for the Iran Nuclear Deal. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will also be voting in favor of the Deal. When the Congress returns this September, it faces a critical vote that will deeply impact global security....
Dearborn apartment fire leaves 1 dead, 12 homeless
August 24th, 20150 DEARBORN — One man was killed and 12 others are homeless, following an apartment fire at the 2800 block of Salina Street in the southend of Dearborn. Firefighters responded to the scene at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23. The man was discovered dead on the second floor by firefighters. He has been identified as 65-year-old...
Many Arab Americans seek burial in their homeland
August 21st, 20150 DEARBORN — Many Arab Americans want to be buried in their country of origin. However, high travel costs and burial complications often get in the way.Several generations of Arabs in the United States have embraced and accepted their newly-found identities as they sought to become an integral part of American life and assimilate...
Justice Mary Beth Kelly to leave Michigan Supreme Court
August 21st, 20150 KellyLANSING — Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly is leaving her position on the bench. Kelly's retirement is effective Oct. 1. Kelly's advocacy on juvenile justice issues has had a major impact on the state and she has been instrumental in shaping innovative specialty courts meant to rehabilitate drug offenders and......
Detroit organizations to hold open soccer tournament
August 21st, 20150 DETROIT — Community organizations will hold a soccer tournament during National Welcoming Week, which celebrates diversity and immigrants' contributions. The event, which will take place at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit on Sept. 13, is organized by Global Detroit and Welcoming Michigan. Teams and players of all ages and...
Dearborn Heights residents: lack of services to blame for pests
August 21st, 20150 A Raccoon in the attack of a Dearborn Heights home. DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The summer season always tends to bring along a handful of unwanted animals. In Dearborn Heights, however, skunks, raccoons and possums have dominated certain neighborhoods like never before. Residents claim pests are taking over their streets and that lack......
92 schools located in polluted non-attainment area
August 21st, 20150 DEARBORN — Ninety-two schools are located in the area of Wayne County failing to meet federal standards for sulfur dioxide, according to a list forwarded to The Arab American News by the Sierra Club. Two of the schools on the list include Salina Elementary and Salina Intermediate Schools. Both are located in Dearborn's southend. The...
Littering in Dearborn still a major issue, despite recent initiatives
August 21st, 20150 Schaefer Rd. in east Dearborn.DEARBORN – This week, the city announced a clean up initiative that has been in full swing all summer long in an attempt to remove litter from the streets. Residents have expressed concerns in the past that litter has turned many parts of Dearborn into an eyesore. But now, city officials appear to be......
