

Rep. Dingell and local leaders address Yemeni community’s concerns
October 16th, 20150 Congresswoman Debbie Dingell organized a meeting in Dearborn's south-end. DEARBORN — As conditions continue to worsen in Yemen, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D- Dearborn) has led a front in metro Detroit, along with local leaders and government officials, to address growing concerns from the Yemeni American community. On Wednesday,...Community mourns loss of Dearborn man
October 15th, 20150 Hammoud.DEARBORN - 28-Year-Old Ali Hussein Hammoud passed away on October 15 after undergoing a seizure attack. Friends tell The Arab American News that Hammoud had battled a disorder for many years. On the morning of his death, he told family that he wasn't feeling too well. A short time after that, he had a seizure...Increasing number of Detroit metro Arabs relocating to Florida
October 15th, 20150 The Elkarout family moved from Dearborn to the Miami area five years ago.FLORIDA — A wave of Arab American residents in metro Detroit are finding a fresh start in the sunshine state. The community has always had a major connection with Florida, as residents end up retiring there or frequently stay in vacation homes during the summer...Activists to rally in support of Palestinian resistance
October 15th, 20150 "Give them their homeland back. Give them their right for self-determination" - Abbas BazziDEARBORN – Community organizations and activists are urging Dearborn residents to support the Palestinian uprising that some are calling the third Intifada by attending a rally at the Henry Ford Centennial Library Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5...EMU students collecting donations for Syrian refugees
October 15th, 20150 Layali Alsadah, MESA's president, speaking to students Photo: Zaeem ZafarYPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University’s Middle Eastern Student Association is collecting donations for refugees, but the clothing, appliances, money and furniture gathered will not be sent overseas. Donations to the organization will be divided...Odeh’s attorney to appellate judges: Rasmea did not get a fair trial
October 15th, 20150 Odeh's supporters in front of the court in CincinnatiCINCINNATI — Appealing the November 2014 federal conviction of Palestinian American activist Rasmea Odeh, lead defense attorney Michael Deutsch gave a powerful oral argument in front of a panel of three judges in Cincinnati, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.Hammering...Dearborn Vs. Fordson: The rivalry turns charitable
October 14th, 20150 "This shows a sensible image of unity. It shows us coming together as a community to help others." DEARBORN— Rivalries are a constant in every field— David Letterman vs. Jay Leno; Barcelona vs. Real Madrid; Ernest Hemingway vs. William Faulkner.In high schools, there is Dearborn vs. Fordson. The students of both schools are...Dearborn Board of Education approves two new administrators
October 13th, 20150 DEARBORN – Two longtime administrators in Michigan's public school system will join the Dearborn Board of Education. At its meeting Monday, Oct. 12, the board approved Youssef Mosallam, principal at Fordson High School, as executive director of student achievement. Youssef Mosallam Mosallam was named “Educator of...Christopher Columbus statue vandalized in Detroit
October 12th, 20150 Photo: RedditDETROIT – In recognition of Columbus Day, a statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Detroit got a blow to the head from a hatchet.The statue at Jefferson and Randolph was vandalized with fake blood and a hatchet taped to his forehead. The ax was later removed, and the paint will be...ACC honors community leaders, highlights refugees at annual gala
October 12th, 20150 Nidhal Garmo (L) was among the award recipients at the ACC galaDETROIT – The Arab American and Chaldean Council recognized humanitarians and political leaders last week for helping the community and supporting refugees. At its 36th annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala, held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center...Rev. Wright to Keynote ADC-MI gala
October 12th, 20150 "Please remember, Jesus was a Palestinian." -Rev. Jeremiah WrightDEARBORN— President Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, will be the keynote speaker at the 33rd annual gala of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Michigan Office (ADC-Michigan), on Friday, Nov. 13.Wright rose to national prominence after videos of...Dearborn elementary school teacher aids student during crisis
October 11th, 20150 DEARBORN - Henry Ford Elementary Teacher Rhonda Hassan is being applauded for her quick actions after one of her students was choking in her classroom. Gasping for air, 4th grader Ali Saleh, 9, ran to Hassan for help while in class after he choked on a grape. "I was feeling like I was going to die," he said. Hassan told...Transcript: Auday Arabo at the 36th ACC Gala
Below is the full transcript of Auday Arabo's speech at the ACC's 36th Annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala, on Saturday, Oct. 10:Thank you, thank you. All praise and honor and glory goes to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that very statement in the Middle East and many parts of northern Africa, I’d be beheaded or shot in...Anti-Muslim protest in Dearborn draws small crowd
October 10th, 20150 Residents speak to armed anti-Muslim protester. Photo: Hassan KhalifehDEARBORN — The small anti-Muslim protest at the Henry Ford Centennial Library came to an unlikely conclusion on Saturday, Oct. 10. The protesters and Muslim residents agreed on the need for cooperation to end radicalism in all religions and ideologies. There...Mayor O’Reilly to community: Ignore the bigots
October 9th, 20150 Dearborn Mayor Jack O'ReillyDEARBORN - Mayor Jack O'Reilly sent a letter to residents, urging the community to ignore the anti-Muslim bigots, who are planing are protest in front of the Islamic Center of America on Saturday, Oct. 10.The mayor also slammed Fox News for its segment that "mischaracterized" Dearborn.O'Reilly added......
Local sex offenders list dominated by Arab and African American males
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN — According to Michigan State Police, 184 sex offenders reside in the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. In Detroit, a whopping 3,131 sex offenders are registered. Accessible to the public, the list gives an exact location of where they can be found in a local neighborhood, allowing parents to take precautionary...HYPE community center expands, opens new location
October 9th, 20150 WESTLAND — Hype Athletics, a Dearborn Heights community center dedicated to engaging the community through physical and educational programs, has opened a second location in Westland. "The idea is to take the brand of Hype, with its programs and services, and offer them to different communities in that area," said Ali Sayed,......
Community reading program focuses on Edgar Allan Poe
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN — The Big Read Dearborn is underway. The community-wide reading initiative launched Thursday, Oct. 8 with an introduction to the 19th-century poet and mystery and macabre writer Edgar Allan Poe. The Big Read Dearborn encourages children and adults to read for pleasure and aims to engage them with community activities...Gov. Snyder: Flint will reconnect to Detroit water system
October 9th, 20150 FLINT — The city of Flint will reconnect to the Detroit water system and stop using the Flint River as its water source amid concerns about lead contamination. Gov. Snyder announced the plan Thursday, which involves paying for nine months of water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. The department will treat water...Dearborn fighter wins world Jiu-Jitsu championship
October 9th, 20150 Mohamed Hoballah DEARBORN — Mohamed Hoballah lived in five countries by the time he was a sophomore in high school. Chased away by war and economic conditions, the Kuwait-born Lebanese American found his passion in wrestling as a teenager after settling in Michigan.At 26 he joined a martial arts gym. And two weeks ago, Hoballah, 30,...Local concert honors Lebanese diva Sabah
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club honored the late iconic diva Sabah with a concert by renowned Syrian singer Rouwaida Attieh at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night. A sellout audience, including activists and elected officials, attended the event. Sabah, who passed away at age 87 last......
Rep. Dingell to hold community forum on TPS
October 9th, 20150 "This event will provide important information and guidance necessary to apply for TPS." -Congresswoman DingellDEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) will hold a community forum where she will answer questions about the Temporary Protected Status granted to Yemenis in the United States. Community members are invited...Islamic House of Wisdom holds memorial for Hajj victims
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Sunday, October 11, the Islamic House of Wisdom held a commemoration of the lives of the victims who died during Hajj in Mina Speakers included Mohammad Ali Elahi, the spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom; Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News and Dawud Walid, executive director of the......
Michigan drivers can now show insurance on phones
LANSING — Michigan drivers will soon be able to show proof of their auto insurance on a phone or other mobile device during traffic stops, instead of providing a hard copy. Gov. Snyder signed legislation allowing the digital proof on Wednesday. The law will take effect in three months. Snyder said the law is intended to modernize...ACRL awards anti-discrimination leaders at fourth annual Fight for Justice gala
October 9th, 20150 At its fourth annual Fight for Justice Gala, the Arab-American Civil Rights League awarded Hilary O. Shelton, the NAACP's Washington Bureau director and senior vice president for advocacy, the Ahmed and Rehab Amer Lifelong Pursuit of Justice Leadership Award. Shelton, the keynote speaker at the event, which took place Oct. 1 at......