ADC-Michigan launches program to monitor cyber bullying
June 26th, 20140 DEARBORN — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Michigan has created the first of its kind Cyber Civil Rights Monitor, a program that supports victims of online harassment by treating cyber assault as an offense on civil rights. The program is "in response to the recent uptick in suicides resulting from cyber...
Inspector general concludes investigation of Jan. 7 Cushingberrytraffic stop
June 26th, 20140 DETROIT—The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the release of its report examining the Jan. 7, 2014 traffic stop involving Council President Pro-Tem George Cushingberry and members of the Detroit Police Department. The OIG found “that there is insufficient evidence to conclude that Detroit City Council...
Presbyterian Church U.S.A votes to divest from Israel
June 26th, 20140 DETROIT — On Friday, June 20 the Presbyterian Church U.S.A passed a resolution to divest from companies that do business with Israel. The group's General Assembly voted 310-303 to pass the measure.The vote comes after a demonstration was held outside Cobo Hall Wednesday, June 18 encouraging Presbyterian Church U.S.A to divest from...
Dearborn issues $500 tickets to fireworks violators, usage by minors becoming an increasing problem
June 26th, 20140 With easier access to fireworks, Dearborn's neighborhoods have become increasingly prone to firework usage over the past few summers. However, a city ordinance states that fireworks can only be used on certain days at certain times. DEARBORN — As we near the Fourth of July, it becomes the norm to hear the spontaneous blare of...55 members of Congress call on Obama Administration to do more to ensure protection of minorities
In the wake of the violence in Iraq, 55 members of Congress last week called on the Obama Administration to do more to help protect religious minorities in Iraq.In a letter to the president spearheaded by Reps. Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), co-chairs of the Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, the bipartisan...Knight Arts Challenge names Detroit finalists
DETROIT— This month the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced 88 finalists in the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest in its second year of funding arts and cultural projects that engage and enrich Detroit. Winners will be announced in October.“Earlier this year, we asked a simple question: What’s your best...Beaumont, Botsford, Oakwood reach definitive agreement to create new, not-for-profit health organization
DETROIT — Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare have reached a definitive agreement to combine their operations into a new $3.8 billion health care organization following unanimous approval by their boards.Beaumont Board Chair Stephen Howard, Botsford Trustee Chair Gerson Cooper and Oakwood Board Chairman...
Civil rights groups launch anti-discrimination campaign
June 25th, 20140 DETROIT — On Monday, June 23, the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a project of ACCESS, launched a campaign that aims to combat institutional and social discrimination against Arab and Muslim Americans. The Take on Hate Campaign was announced at the offices of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights in...Michael George’s legacy will live on in the thousands of lives he touched
WEST BLOOMFIELD—Michael George, a pillar in metro Detroit’s Chaldean community, and one of the most recognizable businessmen in Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 24. He was 81. George, a West Bloomfield resident was widely known for being the founder of Melody Farms Dairy. The company was one of the largest dairy...Kym Worthy endorses Warren Evans for Wayne County Executive
DETROIT—Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy endorsed Warren Evans, the former Police Chief of Detroit for Wayne County Executive. Worthy says Evans is the best person to move the county forward. “He has real law enforcement experience and a clear understanding that the first function of government is to keep its citizens...
Casey Kasem, an Arab American who reached the stars
June 19th, 20140 DETROIT — If you’ve been anywhere near a radio or TV set in the last several decades, chances are you’ve heard the voice of Casey Kasem. The Arab American Detroit-born entertainer was regarded as one of the most recognizable voices in radio and TV. He not only was the host of "American Top 40," a syndicated radio program that...
Democratic candidate for governor Schauer: Michigan’s economy leaving too many people behind
June 19th, 20140 Mark Schauer at the office of The Arab American News during an interview on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. PHOTO: IMAD MOHAMADDEARBORN — Mark Schauer said he decided to enter the gubernatorial race because he believes Michigan is going in the wrong direction and the state's economy is working for the few rich only, "leaving too many...
Iraqi Americans protest violence in their homeland; step up relief efforts
June 19th, 20140 Iraqi Americans expressing solidarity for victims of the humanitarian crisis during a protest at Dearborn City Hall last weekend. A banner from the rally read, "Iraqi Community In USA Supporting The Iraqi Army Against Terrorism." DEARBORN — Iraqi Americans protested the growing violence in their homeland last weekend outside Dearborn...
Community commended for ignoring string of anti-Islamic events
June 19th, 20140 Imam Al-Husainy holds two of the Qur’ans that were burned in front of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center on Warren Ave.DEARBORN — A string of events targeting the local Muslim community last week prompted little-to-no response from local residents.On June 14, Qur’an-burning Florida pastor Terry Jones protested outside of City...
Presbyterian Church U.S.A passes resolution to divest from companies that do business with Israel
June 19th, 20140 Protesters lined up inside Cobo Hall. Presbyterian Church USA is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the country. PHOTOS:TAAN Natasha DadoDETROIT — On Friday, June 20 the Presbyterian Church U.S.A passed a resolution to divest from companies that do business with Israel. The group's General......
Iraqi man wins case against SMART over racial abuse
June 19th, 20140 OAKLAND COUNTY—A Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) bus mechanic was awarded more than $342,000 in damages and attorney fees for enduring racial abuse because of his Iraqi heritage. Mazyn Barash, 57, a Chaldean American born in Iraq, suffered ethnic intimidation from managers and coworkers after the...
50 companies to fill hundreds of positions at Oakland County job fair
June 19th, 20140 Employers at the Oakland County job fair are hoping to fill hundreds of open positions.PONTIAC — On June 27, more than 50 Michigan employers will try to fill about 500 positions at the Oakland County Job Fair at the Marriott Hotel in Pontiac. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature a free career workshop and......
Attorney General approves plan to protect DIA from Detroit creditors
DETROIT — On Tuesday, June 16, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette approved a deal to protect the Detroit Institute of Arts' (DIA) collection from being tapped to help pay the bankrupt city's creditors.Under the settlement, which is part of the so-called grand bargain in Detroit's debt adjustment plan, the DIA's assets will...Taubman sells Fairlane Town Center
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Taubman Centers, a Bloomfield Hills-based company that owns dozens of shopping centers across the country, has decided to sell seven malls, including Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn and and the Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.Starwood Capital Group LLC, an investment firm focused on global real estate,...
Candidate for 11th House District says state needs to invest in better schools
June 19th, 20140 Baydoun.DEARBORN — More than 200 people attended a fundraiser for Rashid Baydoun, a democrat who is seeking the position of state representative in the 11th House District. The district consists of portions of Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Westland and all of Inkster and Garden City. Incumbent State Representative David Knezek, who...
Michigan and Israel sign industrial collaboration agreement
June 19th, 20140 Snyder and Gilad signing the agreement Monday, the same day the governor visited the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn and met with Arab leaders. LANSING — On Monday, Gov. Snyder and Roey Gilad, consul general of Israel to the Midwest, signed a bilateral cooperation agreement to promote joint industrial research and......
Snyder praises immigrants, listens to local concerns at town hall meeting in Dearborn
June 18th, 20140 Snyder (C) takes a tour of the Arab American National Museum.DEARBORN – Gov. Snyder praised immigrants' contributions to the nation during a town hall meeting at the Arab American National Museum (AANM) on Monday, June 16."Immigration is something that has made us unique in terms of embracing diversity, in terms of understanding that...
Detroit-area lawmakers decry upcoming Terry Jones event
June 13th, 20140 DETROIT – State Representative Harvey Santana (D-Detroit) and several of his colleagues joined to denounce this weekend’s rally led by anti-Muslim pastor Terry Jones at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.“We don’t need the kind of bigotry that Terry Jones brings to events like these,” Santana said.......
Business owners, motorists contend with Greenfield construction project
June 13th, 20140 DEARBORN - Since April, construction along the one mile stretch of Greenfield Road between Warren Ave. and Ford Road has impacted local businesses and caused drivers to be extra cautious while navigating that pothole-pockmarked street. Greenfield is one of the major roads in the city that’s managed by Wayne County. Last fall,...
Man makes four-year effort to bring largest Muslim gathering in the U.S. to Detroit
June 13th, 20140 DETROIT — This year, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) will hold its 51st annual convention in Detroit, marking the first time the event has taken place in the Motor City. The convention will take place at Cobo Center Aug. 29-Sept. 1 and will focus on the theme, “The Generations Rise: Elevating Muslim American......
