Mariam Bazzi wins first place in School Board
November 7th, 20140 Bazzi and AAPAC volunteers meet before election day.DEARBORN — The Arab American community celebrated a triumph on election night after voting results revealed that candidate Mariam Bazzi had landed in first place in her bid for a seat on Dearborn's School Board. The race, which had three open seats out of a seven member body,...
Judge Mark Somers re-elected in heated race
November 7th, 20140 Somers.DEARBORN — 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers emerged victorious in his re-election bid against opponent Tony Guerriero, in what was— by far— the most heated and heavily debated race in the city. Somers and his supporters were on the edge of their seats all evening long at La Pita, where his campaign staff unwound...
ADC-MI brings back ‘Judges Night Gala’, keynote speaker Mike Duggan honored
November 7th, 20140 ADC-MI Director Abdrabboh with Attorney Petter Hammer..DEARBORN — Following an interval in 2013, the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC-MI) held its 12th annual Judges Night gala on Thursday October 30. Dozens of dignitaries, activists and community leaders attended the event.Held at Byblos Banquets in...
UM-D students express mixed feelings about elections
November 7th, 20140 Historically, midterm elections have a lower turnout than presidential elections. And young people don’t always go to the polls. On Monday, The Arab American News asked students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn if they intended to vote in any of the races, including governor, representatives in the U.S. Senate and House...Five new Michigan faces in Congress
DETROIT — Five new faces, including two women, will represent Michigan in the U.S. House of representative starting Jan. 3.The retirement of the Dean of the House of Representatives, John Dingell (D), prompted his wife, Debbie Dingell, to run for his seat. She won her bid for Congress in the 12th District by a comfortable...
Odeh testifies at trial: I did not lie
November 6th, 20140 Odeh supporters rally outside the federal courthouse in Detroit. DETROIT — Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh took the stand at her trial on Thursday and testified that she did not lie about arrest and conviction in an Israeli military court in 1969 on her U.S. naturalization application.Odeh said she thought the questions about whether...Judge Salamey denies statement supporting Judge Somers in Arab American News ad
DEARBORN - Judge Sam Salamey denied making a statement that was attributed to him in a paid ad that appeared in The Arab American News on page 18 of the English section in issue number 1499."Judge Mark Somers is the most ethical judge I have seen, and he is consistent," the ad claims that Salamey said.However, Salamey said he...
Muslim families celebrate Halloween despite coinciding with Ashura
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Whether it be trick-or-treating, carving a pumpkin for the front porch or spending big bucks for thrills at a haunted house, Halloween has transitioned into a month-long lifestyle in the U.S. In recent years, both adults and children have been increasingly indulging themselves with lavish decorations, tasty treats and...
What is Ashura, why do local Shi’a commemorate it?
October 31st, 20140 Ashura service at the Islamic Institute of Knowledge.DEARBORN — If you are unfamiliar with the rituals of Shi'a Islam, Ashura gatherings might seem like funerals. But the mourning congregations in Ashura are to commemorate a man who died more than 1,300 years ago.Ashura is one of the pillars of the Shi'a religious creed. Yazid,...
Democrats rally for Schauer at Arab American National Museum
October 31st, 20140 Mark Schauer poses for a group photo with activists and supporters.DEARBORN — Michigan Democratic candidates and leaders met with cheering supporters at a reception for gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer at the Arab American National Museum on Monday, Oct. 27. The officials urged attendees to encourage everybody they know to vote on...
Press TV correspondent with Dearborn ties believed killed by Turkish authorities
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Before Press TV Correspondent Serena Shim died, she called Dearborn resident Kathy Bazzi, telling her she was scared that Turkish officials were going door to door looking for her after she gained access to images showing militants crossing the Turkish border into Syria in trucks belonging to the World Food Organization...
Breast cancer survivors stress importance of early detection, diagnosis
October 31st, 20140 Volunteers at the ACCESS Macomb Center where an event was held Saturday, Oct. 25 for people to learn more about how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer.STERLING HEIGHTS — Arab American breast cancer survivor Hiam Hamade often discusses her own experiences with the disease in the hope of showing other women who have it that...
Mayor O’Reilly: Residents should chose a ‘qualified’ judge
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly is criticizing 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers' re-election campaign and questioning his character, following an interview that appeared in The Arab American News last week.Somers had addressed an open letter written by O'Reilly, which claimed the city couldn't afford to keep him as a judge...
10 being monitored in Michigan for Ebola
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced 10 people were being monitored in the state for the deadly Ebola virus. Earlier the same day, it was reported that eight people were being monitored for the disease in Michigan. The MDCH says while the patients are being monitored, none...
Snyder takes the lead in gubernatorial race according to recent poll
October 31st, 20140 MICHIGAN — According to a recent WXYZ-TV/ Detroit Free Press poll released this week, incumbent Republican Rick Snyder is leading the gubernatorial race. The poll shows Snyder received 45 percent of the vote; his opponent, Democrat Mark Schauer, had 43 percent; Libertarian Mary Buzuma had 2 percent; Paul Homeniuk of the Green Party......
Judge makes several rulings against Rasmea Odeh’s defense
October 31st, 20140 Rasmea Odeh (R) standing next to her lead attorney Michael Deutsch in Detroit last month.DETROIT — The judge in Rasmea Odeh's case announced a string of pretrial decisions in favor of the prosecution on Monday, disallowing the introduction of evidence that Odeh’s attorneys had deemed "essential" to her defense. Odeh, a...
Crestwood School Board candidate Zainab Hussein praised by supporters
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — More than 100 people attended a fundraiser in support of Crestwood Board of Education candidate Zaineb Hussein on Thursday, Oct. 23. During the event, Hussein’s supporters praised her passion for working with students and her qualifications for the position. Those who spoke at the event included Wayne......
Snyder meets Arab American leaders
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Five days before the elections, Gov. Rick Snyder met with Arab American community leaders and businesspeople at the residence of businessman Ali Siblani in Dearborn Heights on Thursday.Snyder discussed his campaign and his vision for the future of the state after a lunch with the attendees.The governor praised Arab...
Meet The Arab American News’ fall intern
October 31st, 20140 DEARBORN — Ghadeer Alaradi, a 20-year-old University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-D) junior, is interning at The Arab American News this fall. She is a journalism major and began her internship in September. She has written for UM-D’s newspaper, the Michigan Journal. Alaradi is a Bahraini America and lives in Canton. For her first...Gov. Snyder urged to condemn Dave Agema for racist comments
MICHIGAN — Republican national committeeman Dave Agema referred to Arabs as "camel jockeys" in a Facebook post on Oct. 19. This is not the first time Agema, a former state legislator, has smeared Arabs and Muslims. Last year, the Republican politician questioned Muslims' contributions to the nation in a Facebook post. In January,...Michigan flood aid tops $110 million
WARREN — State and federal officials report more than 92,000 Michigan residents affected by the August floods have been approved for more than $110 million in federal disaster assistance. Survivors are strongly encouraged to register for federal assistance before the Nov. 24 deadline.Homeowners are eligible to apply for SBA......
AAPAC fires up voters, honors state leaders at annual gala
October 24th, 20140 AAPAC honors former congressman John Dingell. DEARBORN — Following the organization’s 17th annual banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 22, members of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) voted to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer. Both Schauer and Gov. Rick Snyder had sought...
City council passes resolution to eliminate paid parking in west Dearborn
October 24th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, October 21, Dearborn's city council passed a resolution that authorized the elimination of paid parking in West Dearborn after years of persistence from local business owners and residents who were claiming the system had a negative economic impact on the city. The move is expected to go into effect......
Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passes away at 45
October 24th, 20140 Jeffrey Lamarand. TAYLOR — Former Taylor Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand passed away Sunday, Oct. 18 at his family’s new Dexter home. He was 45. The cause of death is still unknown, but police have ruled out the possibility of foul play. He is survived by his wife and two children. The former mayor was first elected to City...
Dearborn resident wins women’s race at Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — Courtney Brewis of Dearborn won the women’s race at the 37th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon on Oct. 19. Brewis, who used to run track at Grand Valley State University, said the victory came as a surprise. The 23-year-old has considered competing in a marathon since high school. She also competed in the......
