Michigan Realtors take the industry’s concerns to Washington
May 22nd, 20150 WASHINGTON — During the National Association of Realtors’ annual Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington May 11-16, the Michigan Realtors, an advocacy group for real estate professionals, held several legislative meetings with senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn)...
Iraqi American photographer tells the community’s stories
May 21st, 20150 Salwan GeorgesDEARBORN—Salwan Georges missed six years of school while growing up as a refugee in Syria. Georges, 25, was born in Baghdad during the Gulf War. His family resettled in Syria to escape the political turmoil in Iraq, but Georges was not able to attend school because of his refugee status. Despite...
First post-Qazwini ICA fundraiser boasts large turnout
May 20th, 20150 Ron Amen speaking at the ICA fundraiserDEARBORN —The Islamic Center of America’s Spring Fundraiser on May 17 was a statement about the continuity of the institution after the resignation earlier this year of Sayed Hassan Qazwini. Various speakers took the podium, highlighting the large turnout at the dinner as an indicator of the...
NDAA amendment to urge president to rescue Americans in Yemen
May 15th, 20150 WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Rules approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to express the sense of Congress that the president should exercise all available authorities to evacuate U.S. citizens and nationals from Yemen as soon as possible.The proposal will be included in a package of en bloc...Dearborn Heights cop and another man found dead
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two Dearborn Heights men, including a police officer were found dead this morning in a garage in the 8500 block of Lochdale, near the intersection of Joy Rd. and Beech Daly.A representative of the Dearborn Heights Police Department would not confirm or deny the incident. "I have no comment on anything at this...
RTA seeks public input in making rapid transit a reality in Southeast Michigan
May 15th, 20150 DETROIT — The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) has launched a new effort to, for the first time in history, make rapid transit a reality in southeast Michigan. RTA CEO Michael Ford said the master planning process, which he announced this week, will include extensive outreach to the public to assure full...
Area organizations join forces to host 11th annual National Arab American Service Day
May 15th, 20150 DETROIT — More than 300 Detroit-area residents will join nearly 2,000 volunteers from 10 cities and the District of Columbia on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 11th annual National Arab American Service Day. Hosted by the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), in partnership with DTE Energy...
Carmen Harlan apologizes for controversial remarks about Arab Americans
May 15th, 20150 DETROIT — During a newscast Thursday, May 7, WDIV Channel 4 news anchor Carmen Harlan apologized for marking controversial remarks about Arab Americans on the air. When asked about a possible, unauthenticated "ISIS threat in Michigan", Harlan suggested that she was "not surprised, because Michigan has a very large Arab...
Spring crime prevention tips from Dearborn Police
May 15th, 20150 DEARBORN — With the nice weather and warmer temperatures, there is also the chance of a crime occurring in your neighborhood. The Dearborn Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit would like to remind residents of the following crime prevention tips: • Always keep your home’s doors and windows locked when you leave your home,...
LAHC distributes $103,000 in scholarships, expands commitment to higher education
May 15th, 20150 (L-R) AASF Chairman Allie Berry, LAHC President Sam Salamey, LAHC founder Ali Jawad, Ghassan Saab, CEO of Sorensen Gross Construction Services and LAHC executive director Wassim Mahfouz.DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) distributed $103,000 in scholarships to 43 deserving students on Friday, May 8 during its 27th...
RuTein diet shake helping people achieve weight loss goals
May 15th, 20150 ST. CLAIRE SHORES — Dr. Abdelkader Hawasli, the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital, pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Since then, the procedure has saved lives. There was no fellowship available for resident physicians in advanced...
ICA accepts Qazwini’s resignation, but controversies persist
May 15th, 20150 QazwiniDEARBORN - The Islamic Center of America Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Sayed Hassan Qazwini on Saturday, May 9, eight days before the organization's semi-annual fundraiser. But the confirmation of the sayed's departure did not end the months-long controversies surrounding the center. Several board members...
Elected officials met Muslim constituents on Michigan Muslim Capitol Day
May 15th, 20150 LANSING — Muslim Americans from across the state gathered at the capitol for Michigan Muslim Capitol Day on May 12. Officials and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties participated in the event, organized by the Michigan Muslim Council. Muslim Americans had the opportunity to meet with elected officials...
United Healthcare donates laptops to HYPE Recreation Center
May 15th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — United Healthcare recently donated seven laptop computers to HYPE Recreation Center in Dearborn Heights to increase computer and Internet access in the community. The donation is part of 35 computers the company is donating to community organizations across the state. The donation will help establish a...
Domestic violence discussions take center stage in the Arab American community
May 15th, 20150 DEARBORN – Discussion about domestic violence emerged from the shadows in the Arab American community following a tragic murder-suicide last week. While domestic violence appears to have no limits— it affects various communities and all ages and demographics— it is still a hard pill to swallow for many in this community. The......
Exhibit tells Muslims’ stories through gravestones
May 15th, 20150 DEARBORN — On his gravestone, Arab poet Al-Ma'arri wrote, "This is what my father gave me, and I did not give it to anybody." Even if you haven't heard of the poet, you can learn about his life from the stone marking his death. He lived a rough life and did not have children. University of Michigan-Dearborn political...
Activists demand Rush Limbaugh apologize for controversial statements about Dearborn Sweets
May 14th, 20150 DEARBORN—On Thursday, May 7 activists stood outside Dearborn Sweets demanding an apology from Rush Limbaugh after the radio host made controversial comments about the company. The event, “Fight Bigotry With Baklava” was held outside Dearborn Sweets only a month after a YouTube......
Metro Detroit organizations join forces to host 11th annual National Arab American Service Day
May 13th, 20150 DETROIT—Over 300 Detroit-area residents will join nearly 2,000 volunteers from 10 cities and the District of Columbia on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 11th annual National Arab American Service Day. Hosted by the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), in partnership with DTE...
BREAKING: ICA board of directors accepts Sayed Hassan Qazwini’s resignation
May 10th, 20150 DEARBORN—The Arab American News has learned the Islamic Center of America’s (ICA) board of directors held a meeting Saturday, May 9 and voted to accept the resignation of Imam Sayed Hassan Qazwini. The longtime spiritual leader's resignation is effective immediately. The meeting was chaired by vice chair...
WDIV anchor Carmen Harlan apologizes for remarks that offended Arab groups
May 8th, 20150 DETROIT—During a newscast Thursday night WDIV news anchor Carmen Harlan apologized for marking remarks on air that Arab groups criticized. In a broadcast aired live on Channel 4 News on May 6, when asked about a possible, unauthenticated "ISIS threat in Michigan", Harlan suggested that she was "not surprised...
Civil rights leader Dr. Robert Green urges unity and education
May 8th, 20150 DEARBORN — From being an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promoting diversity in education and urging the youth to pursue it, Dr. Robert Green has dedicated his life to the civil rights struggle. He says the faces of discrimination have changed from the peaceful march in Selma to the "riots" in Baltimore, but......
Muslim leaders urge community to ignore bigotry after Texas attacks
May 8th, 20150 DALLAS — U.S. investigators believe two men killed after opening fire on a Texas event that offered a prize for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad represent an evolving model of “lone wolf” militants who are radicalized partly by themselves and partly through long-distance engagement with organized militants. The attack on Sunday,...
Students can register to win $2,500 from Red Cross summer scholarship program
May 8th, 20150 DETROIT — This summer, high school and college students can win a scholarship by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive through the Leaders Save Lives program. Registration is now open to host a participating blood drive between June 1 and Aug. 31. The Leaders Save Lives program encourages community-minded 16- to......
Vice President Biden says Detroit is coming back
May 8th, 20150 DETROIT — During his keynote address at the Detroit Branch NAACP’s 60th Annual Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner Sunday, May 3 at the Cobo Conference Center, Vice President Biden discussed Detroit’s comeback. "Buses are moving ... the streets are plowed, the trash is picked up. People ... are back to work. You are coming back....
Small business challenge offers $500,000 to existing businesses
May 8th, 20150 DETROIT — New Economy Initiative (NEI), a special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, kicked-off the return of NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth, a two-tiered challenge awarding $500,000 to existing small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Last year, a handful of Arab American......
