Hundreds participate in commemoration of Palestinian Land Day
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Sunday, April 6, about 400 people gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day. The annual event is observed worldwide on Mar. 30 in remembrance of the protests that occurred in Israel and the Palestinian territories almost four...Fundraiser planned to benefit family of slain Clinton Township storeowner
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A fundraiser that will benefit the family of slain storeowner Basil Sulaka is expected to take place Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13 at The Detroit Pub here from opening to closing hours. Sulaka, 51, of Sterling Heights was shot to death Mar. 28 at the Moon Lite Party Store he operated for 18...Residents urged to lock their vehicles because of multiple reported larcenies
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has received several reports of items being stolen out of parked vehicles. Residents are asked to take steps to avoid becoming victims of the larcenies. Police want to remind residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows rolled up, even if the vehicle is parked in front of the home...
Dearborn announces amnesty period for unpaid tickets
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — The City of Dearborn’s 19th District Court has announced an amnesty program for unpaid civil infraction tickets.Individuals have from now until May 16 to settle their old debts with the court and for the court to clear up a backlog of files without additional collection costs.Amnesty applies only to those individuals who...
State of Michigan receives federal approval for EB-5 Regional Center
April 11th, 20140 LANSING — On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Michigan has officially become one of only two states in the nation with a state run EB-5 Regional Center aimed at attracting foreign investors who want to live, work and create jobs in the state.Michigan is poised to join Vermont as the only other state with this unique investment...IIK calls for greater role for women at semi-annual dinner
DEARBORN — The Islamic Institute of Knowledge (IIK) celebrated its 33rd semi-annual dinner in Dearborn on Sunday, April 6. About 800 people, including community leaders and elected officials, attended the event, which was titled "Strengthening the role of the Muslim woman and breaking stereotypes about her." IIK public relations...
Community leaders stand in solidarity with local Christians following media frenzy over Easter egg hunt
April 6th, 20140 DEARBORN - Muslim community leaders stood in solidarity with local Christians outside of the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning following a wave of publicity that began with a misleading article published by the Detroit Free Press on Friday.The free press published an article written by Niraj Warikoo that claimed Muslim...
City Hall shines blue to spread autism awareness
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - Dozens of parents and children gathered on Wednesday, April 2, to recognize National Autism Awareness Day with a ceremony that ended by shining a blue light on City Hall. The event was organized by Blue Hands United of Dearborn, a group of local parents who are aiming to spread awareness on autism, a disability...
Ethnic and minority newspapers explore Detroit bankruptcy, recovery
April 4th, 20140 Five ethnic and minority publications that are deeply tied to Detroit are joining forces for the first time to explore the city’s financial crisis in a series that will run over the next several months.The Michigan Citizen, The Jewish News, The Michigan Korean Weekly, The Arab American News and Latino Press aim to delve beyond...
ACCESS new COO reaffirms commitment to serving Arab community
April 4th, 20140 Lina Harajli.DEARBORN - ACCESS’ newly appointed Chief Operating Officer said the organization continues to be committed to serving the Arab community and is looking for ways to improve its programs and receive feedback from clients.Lina Harajli, who was appointed as COO last month, said she will be focused on taking a more detailed...
Judge denies Hamdan bond, but says he’s not a threat to nation
April 4th, 20140 DETROIT - On Monday, March 31, Executive Magistrate Judge R. Steven Wahlen of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan denied 22-year-old Mohammad Hassan Hamdan bond two weeks after he was detained by the FBI for allegedly planning to fly to Lebanon to fight with Hizbullah.Stating that it was one of the most...
Dreamy Children’s Center offers educational environment
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - Dreamy Children’s Center located at 27335 West Warren Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 has been open for two years. The Center is an addition to the company’s day care that was started more than a decade ago in Dearborn. Dreamy Group DayCare is located at 7453 Hartwell Street, Dearborn, MI 48126. The...
Chaldean students feel strong sense of belonging at local high school
April 4th, 20140 HAZEL PARK—There is a strong sense of community belonging at INVEST Roosevelt High School in Hazel Park, where more than 90 percent of the students identify as Iraqi Catholic Chaldeans. According to INVEST RHS Principal, Asaad Kalasho, 50 percent of the Chaldean students were born in the United States, and the other half were...
Local Palestinians commemorate Land Day
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - The Palestinian community in Michigan is paying tribute to Land Day in two different events. Some members of the community commemorated the occasion on Sunday, March 30 at St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia, and another celebration will take place at the Civic Center in Dearborn on Sunday, April 6. Land Day,...Law corner: GM should step up in wake of recall announcements
Last month, a few class action lawsuits have been filed against General Motors over the faulty ignition switch systems installed in over 1.6 million of its automobiles manufactured between 2003 and 2007. The defect could cause vehicles to simply shut off while driving, and a host of other potential problems. The defect, by......
UMD student government approves divestment resolution
DEARBORN - Last week, while divestment talks stalled at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor after the school's student government voted against a long debated proposal, the movement gained major momentum at the University's Dearborn campus.On March 28, UMD's student government approved a divestment resolution in an overwhelming 17-5...Dearborn to reinforce parking ordinance on public service day
DEARBORN — Public Service Days begin again in Dearborn on the week of Monday, April 7. Residents are reminded that no parking is allowed on residential streets 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Public Service Days, which are the same day as a neighborhood’s trash day. Tickets will be issued to cars parked on the street during a......
Immigration proposal draws praise, caution among minority communities
Michigan Gov. Rick Synder’s proposal to jump start Detroit’s economy by bringing 50,000 immigrants to the city on work visas over the next five years was met with praise and caution by ethnic and minority publishers. They welcomed a more diverse Detroit, but stressed city services and safety must improve and immigrants must not face...
Court to make decision on local man detained for suspected Hizbullah ties
March 28th, 20140 DETROIT — Details unraveled this week at the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan during a two day probable cause hearing for Mohammad Hassan Hamdan, a 22-year-old Dearborn Heights man who was detained by the FBI on Sunday March 16 at Detroit Metro Airport for allegedly planning to fly to Lebanon to join...City of Dearborn: New garage ordinance in effect to promote public safety and welfare
DEARBORN – The City of Dearborn, with an eye on public safety and the preservation of appealing neighborhoods, on March 4 adopted a new ordinance clarifying the legal use of residential garages.The new law slightly expands the potential uses of garages over the city’s previous ordinance, but still states that the primary...
Fulbright Association hosts cultural tour for international scholars and students in Dearborn
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Saturday, March 22, over 50 participants, many of whom are currently in the U.S. on a fulbright, took a cultural tour in Dearborn hosted by the Michigan Chapter of Fulbright Association.The tourists, ranging from scholars to fellows, traveled to Dearborn from major universities in the state that included the University......
Arab American female leaders deliver moving speeches at ASU gala
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — The University of Michigan-Dearborn's Arab Student Union held its ninth annual “Empowering the Youth” banquet Friday, Mar. 20 at Bint Jebail Cultural Center."I am incredibly proud of the Arab Student Union from all three chapters: University of Michigan-Dearborn, Fordson High School, and Wayne State University,” said...
Journalists from United Arab Emirates visit Dearborn
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — As part of the U.S. Dept. of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Visitor Leadership Program, journalists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sharjah Media Corp. visited Henry Ford Community College on Mar. 19.The purpose of this visit was for the UAE delegates to learn about HFCC, its diverse......
Fordson High School receives several awards at annual Michigan District Key Club Convention
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — The 63rd annual Michigan District Key Club Convention took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan earlier this month. The theme was "The evolution of service." Key Club members, adult advisors and distinguished guests attended a weekend that included workshops, hours of community service and award presentations.Key...
Leaders hold BRIDGES meeting at LAHC, discuss concerning issues
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, March 26, community leaders and government officials gathered at the Lebanese American Heritage Club to hold the first public BRIDGES meeting of 2014. Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) was formed shortly after 9/11, in an effort to gather government agencies and local......