FBI Director James Comey: Syria war and homegrown extremists a growing threat to national security
May 2nd, 20140 DETROIT — FBI Director James Comey said homegrown violent extremists and the emergence of Syria as a new ground for jihadi fighters make counterterrorism the top priority for the bureau throughout the country.Comey explained that the threat of terrorism has changed over the years and is not solely carried out by al-Qaeda against major...Democrats need ethnic voters to win in November
In this November's mid-term elections, the Democratic Party will be focused on winning back the governorships and legislatures in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Democrats lost decisively in these important states in 2010, giving Republicans the opportunity to institute far-reaching changes in programs, benefits and...
Shatila Bakery expands with second location in West Bloomfield
April 25th, 20140 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Shatila Bakery has expanded with a second location that recently opened in West Bloomfield. Riad Shatila, the founder and owner of the internationally renowned Middle Eastern sweet shop passed away last year, but his wife and daughters are expanding and improving the business. The flagship store is located in...
Arab International Festival cancelled for second year in a row
April 25th, 20140 "There will be no festival this year," Beydoun told The Arab American News. "We are still in the process of working on ideas for events that would involve the community in the future."She said those events, which are still in "the planning stage," will not be in the same format as the festival.The festival had become a target for...
Lebanese high school robots team looks to continue success in U.S. competition
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — A fundraiser was held at the Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) on Saturday, April 19 for a Lebanese High School Robots Team that has been traveling across the globe and participating in competitions.10 students who are part of Hassan Kassir High School's "Tic Tac Toe" team in Beirut, Lebanon, are here in the U.S. to...
Community commemorates Qana massacres in Dearborn
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Sunday, April 20, about 100 members of the Arab American community commemorated the 18th anniversary of the first Qana Massacre and the 8th anniversary of the second one at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.The event, which was organized by the Congress of Arab American Organizations and Qana Al-Jalil...
High School student club to address substance abuse at banquet
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — ‘Discover Islam,' a student organization out of Dearborn High School, is looking to address concerning issues among youth in the community by bringing them closer to their faith. Next week, the organization, which consists of over 50 students, will be hosting an "Empowering the Youth" event at Byblos Banquet Hall,...Law corner: GM Class Action Suits Rolling Along
Throughout the country, there have been about 50 nationwide class action lawsuits filed against General Motors over the defective ignition switches it installed in over 2.6 million of its vehicles. More such lawsuits are filed every week. The pace of developments in the case has been quick.This week, GM filed a motion in the...
Dearborn police execute search warrant at the wrong house, ADC demands investigation
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — Dearborn police executed a search warrant in the wrong house last month. About 10 officers with guns and flashlights entered the home of an Arab American family, handcuffed the father, woke up his three children and interrogated the mother before allowing her to put her hijab on, said the owner of the house.The police were...
Kravat Menswear brings Euro-English fashion to Dearborn
April 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — Kravat Menswear located at 14935 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 has been open since 2009. Kravat offers a variety of casual and dressy Euro-English clothing for men. The store sells clothes and suits form band name companies, like French Connection and DKNY. The owner, Hassan Saleh, has been in the clothing...
Dearborn woman wins community outreach award for work with the homeless
April 25th, 20140 Ayoub.DEARBORN—On April 12, Nahid Ayoub, the founder of the charity Project Dignity, received the Community Outreach Award from the A. Philip Randolph Institute Detroit Downriver Chapter during a ceremony at the UAW Local 600 in Dearborn.Project Dignity’s work focuses on the needy and bringing attention to...
Supreme court upholds Michigan ban on affirmative action
April 25th, 20140 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday further undermined the use of racial preferences in higher education by upholding a voter-approved Michigan law that banned the practice in university admissions.The 6-2 vote and the four opinions issued by justices in the majority revealed divisions on the court as to the legal...
The Arab American News publisher, FOX News’ O’Reilly debate over termination of NYPD Muslim surveillance program
April 25th, 20140 DETROIT — On Monday, Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, made an appearance on FOX News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” to discuss the end of the New York Police Department’s Muslim surveillance program. The show is hosted by Bill O’Reilly, a popular American television host and political commentator....Location of Dearborn polling station for Iraqi Parliamentary Elections changed, times extended
DEARBORN — Iraqi Americans in southeast Michigan and states across the country are gearing up to vote in Iraq’s 2014 parliamentary elections this weekend. The elections will take place April 30 in Iraq. In Michigan, Iraqis will cast their votes Sunday, April 27 and Monday, April 28 at two different polling stations.The Dearborn...
Arab American chef Denise Hazime discusses growing business, first cookbook
April 23rd, 20140 DEARBORN - It’s been eight years since Denise Hazime moved to California and turned her cooking hobby into a thriving internet-based business that now draws thousands of daily visitors to her website. On www.dedemed.com, traditional Mediterranean recipes are adjusted to her taste and given a modern-day presentation through......
Local Muslims, scholars weigh in on shaking hands with the opposite sex
April 18th, 20141 DEARBORN—Many Muslim women who wear the hijab will tell you they have experienced that awkward moment. A man will reach out his hand to greet her in a professional setting, and she will have to make an impulsive decision on whether she should reciprocate the gesture.For Muslims living in the U.S., greeting the opposite sex by shaking...
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson condemns attack on Steven Utash
April 18th, 20140 DETROIT—Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson this week condemned the attacks on Steven Utash, the Clinton Township man who was severely beaten by a mob of people April 2 after he accidently hit a child with his car and stopped to help the 10-year-old. Jackson this week said the attacks were driven by "hatred,"......
Dearborn-based health program targets obesity prevention in Arab youth
April 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — Oakland University’s School of Nursing has been awarded $72,921 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation in support of its Improving Health Behaviors in Arab American Youth project. The initiative launches this month in Dearborn, the city with the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the United...
Detroit police, fire retirees reach pension deal
April 18th, 20140 DETROIT — Detroit reached its first deal with a retired workers group on Tuesday over pension and healthcare benefits and was close to a deal with its two pension funds, giving a major boost to the city's plan to exit bankruptcy in October.Momentum for the city's plan to adjust its $18 billion debt burden was building after Detroit...
Feds demand $10.2 million and car from indicted doctor
April 18th, 20140 OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The federal government this week asked Dr. Farid Fata for $10.2 million, and it also demanded that the indicted physician handover his 2011 Acura RDX Turbo SUV, along with several properties he owns. Last year, Fata, 48, was charged with misdiagnosing and mistreating patients, fraudulently billing millions of...Severstal, train station discussed at city council meeting
DEARBORN—This week's city council meeting highlighted several items that are poised to impact the city's future, including details on the move into the new Dearborn Administrative Center and the upcoming Intermodal Passenger Rail Facility Project.The rail facility project, which was supposed to be completed in August 2013, has faced......
NEI unveils challenge awarding $500,000 to small businesses
DETROIT — New Economy Initiative (NEI), a special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), announced this week the launch of NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth, a two-tiered challenge awarding $500,000 to existing small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The announcement was...Arab and Muslim groups condemn attack on Kansas Jewish Community Center
MICHIGAN—The American Muslim community in metro Detroit condemned the attacks that left three dead at two Jewish facilities in Overland Park, Kansas on Sunday, April 13. The Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights offered its condolences to the communities impacted by the shootings, along with the families and friends of......
Attorney Ali Hammoud elected AAPAC president
April 18th, 20140 DEARBORN—Attorney Ali Hammoud was elected as the new president of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) on Friday, April, 11. Hammoud succeeds Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Mariam Bazzi, who was elected the group's treasurer.The recent internal elections reshuffled the executive positions in the organization....
Dearborn cafes offer stadium-like experience to soccer fans
April 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — When Barcelona FC plays Real Madrid, we behold soccer's greatest rivalry. One does not have to cross the Atlantic Ocean to witness the intensity of the competitiveness between the teams' supporters. On Wednesday, April 16, during the final of the Spanish cup, the fierce contention between the fans could be observed among......
