IS terrorism leading to more hate crimes against Muslim Americans
September 5th, 20140 Linda Sarsour, the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York was attacked this week by a man who shouted, "you are cutting people’s heads off, sharmoota, I’m going to cut off your head and see how you will feel, you Arab b….,”’DETROIT — Linda Sarsour, the executive director of the Arab American...
Dearborn Heights Police Department hires first Arab officer, looks to diversify force
September 5th, 20140 Mohamad Bazzy at a swearing in ceremony with Dearborn Heights Police Chief Lee Gavin.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Police Department has hired its first Arab-Muslim American officer as part of its attempt to diversify the police force. Last week, 27-year-old Mohamad Bazzy was sworn in with five other new police hires by...
New judge sets trial date for Rasmea Odeh trial
September 5th, 20140 Rasmea Odeh supporters demonstrate in front of the federal courthouse in Detroit on Sept. 2.DETROIT — A new trial date was set for Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh, who is accused of lying on her citizenship application in 2004 about a conviction in an Israeli military prison decades ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Odeh's supporters...
Dearborn’s city hall relocating to new bulding beginning Sept. 22
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — As of Monday, Sept. 22, the Mayor’s Office, City Council, City Clerk and many administrative departments will be conducting business about two miles west of the current City Hall.The new offices will be in a building now known as the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC), at 16901 Michigan Ave. It is on the...
Divorce stigma can prevent women from leaving abusive relationships
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — The stigma of divorce in many conservative communities often prevents women from leaving abusive and troubled relationships. In the Chaldean and Arab communities, divorce is often frowned upon and some women feel their reputations could be tainted as a result of getting one. One Iraqi Christian woman has been in...
“The Now Detroit” to premiere on WXYZ-TV
September 5th, 20140 DETROIT — WXYZ-TV is redefining afternoon news with the launch of “The Now Detroit” at 4 p.m., beginning Monday, Sept. 8. The show will be hosted by 7 Action News anchors Glenda Lewis and Brad Galli, with 7 Action News reporter Andy Choi and 7 Action News digital reporter Meghan Brennan. The hour-long show will focus...
Iraqi Americans meet with Vice President Biden on Labor Day
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — Vice President Biden met with a few local Iraqi American community leaders while giving a speech at the annual labor day parade in Detroit. Iraqi Christians shared their concerns with Biden about the plight of religious minorities in Iraq. Ismat Karmo, president of the Chaldean Assyrians Syriac Counsel of America, was...
American Moslem Society brings understanding of Islam at Arts, Beats Eats Festival
September 5th, 20140 ROYAL OAK — The American Moslem Society of Dearborn had a booth at this year's annual Arts, Beats and Eats festival in Royal Oak. Its members distributed bags with pamphlets featuring information about Islam, a translated version of the Qur'an and a book entitled, "A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam."Some of the...
Court dismisses Dearborn Arab Festival lawsuit
September 5th, 20140 DETROIT — On Wednesday, Aug. 27 an appeals court dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the First Amendment rights of Americans were violated at the Dearborn Arab International Festival.The court ruled police did not violate First Amendment rights when they threatened to ticket members of a group called Bible Believers at the festival in...Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church accepting donations for church rummage sale
DEARBORN — Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for its bi-annual rummage sale to be held in October. The church is located at 24110 Cherry Hill, at the northwest intersection with Telegraph Road in Dearborn.Among the donations requested are clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares, linens, sports equipment,...
Detroit Police chief to meet with gas station owners Sept. 10
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Sept. 10 a meeting will be held at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn beginning at 6 p.m. with Detroit Police Chief James Craig. Officials from the city of Detroit will also be in attendance to discuss issues regarding the Lighthouse Project, neighborhood policing and licensing. In 2012, with...
The crime of overfilling healthcare
September 5th, 20140 Over 20 years ago, Pat Palmer, in her own words, “stumbled upon a $400 overcharge in a bill my father received for a routine medical procedure.” That might have become the costliest “overcharge” the gouging, overbilling health care industry ever inflicted on itself. Because it led Ms. Palmer, whom Steve Brill (author of the...
30th Anniversary: We reaffirm our commitment to the community, our profession and the facts
September 5th, 20140 Three decades ago, this week, Osama Siblani established The Arab American News with the help and support of a small number of journalists who shared his vision. Although the paper did not publish its first issue until January 23, 1985, the foundation of the publication was incorporated on September 7, 1984. For the following three...
Local aspiring Arab American writers encouraged to attend RAWI gathering
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American National Museum is co-sponsoring the Fifth Annual RAWI National Gathering, taking place this year at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis from September 18-20.RAWI (Radius of Arab American Writers) is a non-profit literary organization dedicated to supporting and disseminating creative writing and...Dearborn community leaders attend national summit
DEARBORN — The Department of Homeland Security hosted a National Summit on Empowering Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism at its Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, Aug. 13 – 14.A joint initiative of FLETC, the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the University......
Federal court names new magistrates
DETROIT — Chief Judge Gerald E. Rosen announced Thursday that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has selected Anthony P. Patti and Elizabeth A. Stafford for appointment as United States Magistrate Judges for the Eastern District of Michigan. Patti is a resident of Ann Arbor. He obtained his undergraduate...
Dearborn in distress: Tuesday’s storm adds to residents’ woes
August 29th, 20140 Firefighters respond to an emergency at a house on Oakman Blvd.DEARBORN — On Tuesday night, a severe thunderstorm left more than 2,000 homes without electricity and tree limbs strewn on homes, sidewalks and streets. That eyesore of a scene only serves to add more gloom to the thousands of residents who are still feeling the......
100 trash trucks set for city blitz Saturday, Aug. 30 to collect flood-damaged materials
August 29th, 20140 Flood damaged furniture piles up on a front lawn in east Dearborn.DEARBORN — On Thursday, the city announced that 100 trash trucks will be picking up and carting away flood damaged materials at curbs across the city during a comprehensive sweep on Saturday Aug. 30. Residents with flood damaged materials should have their items at the...
Muslim organizations urge state department to ensure Americans’ safety during Hajj
August 29th, 20140 Arab American pilgrims waiting for the bus outside the tent area in Mina after being assaulted.DEARBORN — A coalition of 28 American Muslim organizations signed a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging him to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens who will be performing the Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj, in Saudi Arabia in October....
Bishop Francis calls for end to terrorism worldwide
August 29th, 20140 DETROIT — More than 1,000 Iraqi Christians gathered for a peaceful rally and prayer vigil at Hart Plaza on Friday, Aug. 22. The crowd demanded an end to the violence plaguing Iraq’s religious minorities. Demonstrators also walked to the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building holding signs that read, “Save the Christians...
Local Iraqi Christians lobby for humanitarian intervention in Iraq
August 29th, 20140 AFPD Chairman and CEO Audey Arabo, community activists Afaf Konja and Sam Yono, Chaldean Bishop Frank Kalabat, Bishop Sarhad Jammo among others stand with United Nations Deputy Security-General H.E. Jan Eliasson at the UN headquarters in New York.DETROIT — A delegation of American Iraqi Christians has been meeting with federal and......
500 new market-rate apartments to be built in Detroit
August 29th, 20140 DETROIT — The state of Michigan approved plans to construct 500 new apartments in Detroit on Tuesday. The three projects that were approved by state development officials include the 23-unit El Moore redevelopment in midtown; The 290 unit Orleans Landing on the near-east riverfront and the 185-unit DuCharme Place in Lafayette...
Cost of governor’s race could exceed $40 million, Schauer leads Snyder
August 29th, 20140 LANSING — The gubernatorial election could cost more than $40 million, with much of that money spent on attack ads. Gov. Snyder’s election campaign is expected to launch television ads this month. The governor’s campaign has already paid more than $2 million in statewide airtime. Snyder’s opponent, democratic candidate Mark......
Police apprehend suspects who shot and injured three people in Warren
WARREN — After an investigation was launched into the shootings that occurred in Warren on Sunday, Aug. 24. police apprehended the suspects involved in the crime that left three people severely injured. Warren Police say robbery was the motive behind the shootings. According to reports, one of the victims had just received...New program to empower youth through science, technology, engineering and math
DETROIT — The Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation, which works to inspire youth to succeed, is launching a new program designed to empower young people through the dynamics of music while emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.).The program, called “Uniting Detroit”, officially kicked off on Tuesday, Aug.......
