Minimum wage support grows
During a recent talk at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson indicated his support for legislation in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage. “I will tell you we will support legislation that moves forward,” he said. Later in the talk, Thompson continued, “McDonald’s will be...
Metro Detroit Iraqis pray for peace after militants seize major cities
June 13th, 20140 A family fleeing the violence in Mosul waits at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Arbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan region, June 11, 2014. Sunni insurgents from an al Qaeda splinter group extended their control from the northern city of Mosul on Wednesday to an area further south that includes Iraq's biggest oil refinery in a devastating show...
ADC President issues apology for handling of sexual harassment scandal
June 13th, 20140 DEARBORN — One year after a sexual harassment scandal rocked the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and impacted the local community, the newly-appointed president of the organization has issued an apology for their handling of the case.It's been over a year since State Representative Rashida Tlaib sent a public letter...
Arab American News reporter discusses social integration with German journalists
June 13th, 20140 DEARBORN — Ali Harb, a reporter for The Arab American News, met with a delegation of German journalists at the newspaper’s office on Monday, June 9, to discuss social integration among immigrants. The European journalists were visiting Metro Detroit as a part of a program sponsored by the U.S. State Department, which...Outdoor neighborhood pools to open June 14
DEARBORN — Dearborn’s outdoor pool season swings into high gear June 14 with the opening of the Lapeer, Ten Eyck and Summer-Stephens neighborhood pools. Each of the pools will offer open swimming daily from 1-6 p.m. through August 17. The city’s two community pools, Dunworth at Levagood Park and Ford Woods, have been open...
Wanted former Dearborn man killed in Syria
June 13th, 20140 DEARBORN — Faouzi Mohamad Ayoub, a former Dearborn resident on the FBI's “Most Wanted Terrorist” list, was killed in Syria this week while fighting with Hizbullah alongside Syria's government forces.Ayoub, 47, served as a senior commander with Hizbullah. The FBI was alerted of his death from a twitter account affiliated with the...New local civil rights group to look after prisoners
DEARBORN — A new local civil rights organization was announced on Thursday, June 5. The newly-formed American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is "a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting, promoting and defending human rights," according to a statement by the group.Imam Mohammad Mardini will serve as the Interim AHRC President....Pension board agrees to urge ‘yes’ vote on Detroit bankruptcy plan
DETROIT — The board of one of Detroit's two pension funds agreed on Wednesday to urge its members to vote in favor of the city's plan to adjust $18 billion of debt and exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.Detroit's General Retirement System (GRS) said it will mail a letter early next week to current workers, retirees...vYABA holds graduation ceremony
DEARBORN—On Sunday, June 8 the Yemeni American Benevolent Association’s (YABA) weekend Arabic school held a graduation ceremony for the 2013-2014 school year. The ceremony began with a reading from the Qur’an, which was recited by Alhassan Bin Ali Abdulmajed, a YABA student. Several members of YABA and educators from the...
Huffington Post names Dearborn mosque one of Michigan’s most spiritual places
June 6th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Islamic Center of America, located on Ford Rd., was named one of Michigan’s most spiritual places by the Huffington Post in an article entitled, “This Is The Most Spiritual Place In Your Home State."The article features a complied list and photos of the most spiritual places in all 50 states. The Huffington Post...
TAAN publisher to appear on WXYZ
June 6th, 20140 Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News will appear on the WXYZ Channel 7 program Spotlight at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, June 8. The show is hosted by WXYZ Editorial Director Chuck Stokes. In addition to Siblani, Bankole Thompson senior editor at the Michigan Chronicle and 7 Action News investigator Jim Kiertzner will also...
Innovative ideas lead to new businesses in Dearborn
June 6th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American News is continuing to keep track of community entrepreneurs who are launching new businesses in Metro Detroit and contributing to the region’s economic growth and stability. Below is a preview of three new atypical businesses in town. MashawiiIn 1983, Dean Hachem opened Mr. Shish Kabob, one of the first...
Local dentists raise oral hygiene awareness
June 6th, 20140 Patients wait to meet with the dentists. PHOTO: Synergy Design and MediaDEARBORN — On Saturday May 31, more than 125 people waited outside of Contemporary Dentistry in Dearborn for an opportunity to receive free dental treatments that included cleanings, fillings, extractions, and x-ray screenings.This marked the dental office’s...
Dearborn Heights residents enjoy Spirit Festival
June 6th, 20140 This year, Dearborn Heights is holding its 28th annual Spirit Festival, with the theme “Mustang Fever — 50 Years of Rockin’ the Road."The festival, sponsored by Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, a local tradition with carnival rides, family games, and live music, entertainment, ethnic foods and special events, will run through Sunday,...
Thirteen prominent Arabs and Chaldeans named “American dreamers” by Crain’s Detroit Business weekly
June 6th, 20140 DETROIT — Crain's Detroit Business has included 13 Arab and Chaldean American achievers among the "American Dreamers," a list of 38 successful immigrants in Southeast Michigan.On Sunday, June 1, Crain’s published profiles of every first-generation immigrant on the list, highlighting the nominees' achievements, the year they......
Increased Arab and Chaldean presence at casinos spirals into addiction
June 6th, 20140 A local Muslim woman seen at MGM Casino playing the slot machines.DETROIT — For a bankrupt Detroit, the gaming industry has been a steady source of income and tax revenue over the last decade, despite an unstable auto industry.But while the establishment of MGM Grand Detroit, Motor City Casino (MCC) and Greektown Casino have attracted...
Detroit’s Hispanic business community weathering time of economic crisis
June 6th, 20140 The Latino Press explored the effects of the current economic crisis in Detroit on the business environment of the Hispanic community. Mexicantown in Southwest Detroit is where the Hispanic community of the region is primarily settled. It is a vibrant community of neighborhoods, parks, schools, and churches. One of the anchors of the......
Qur’an-burning pastor moves protest to city hall; city prepares security
June 6th, 20140 Jones.DEARBORN — Qur’an-burning Florida pastor Terry Jones is now scheduled to protest in front of city hall on Saturday, June 14, according to the city of Dearborn.Last week, Jones had announced that he and the anti-Islamic group "Stand Up American Now," had scheduled a visit to the city to protest "Sharia law" in front of the...
ACC awards student success, distributes 30 scholarships
June 6th, 20140 WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Tuesday the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) awarded deserving students for their academic achievements during the 12th annual Golf Outing and Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Shenandoah Country Club. The ACC distributed 30 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to recent high school graduates who...Henry Ford College Democracy Institute co-hosts candidates’ forum for Wayne County Executive June 12
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College (HFC) and all three League of Women Voters (LWV) chapters in Wayne County will host a candidates forum for the 14 candidates running for Wayne County Executive on Thursday, June 12. This forum will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Forfa Auditorium, located in the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services and...Dearborn Police continue to see IRS scam related incidents
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has seen a drastic increase in fraudulent IRS related incidents and would like to caution residents who may be purchasing a Green Dot, or other prepaid debit card, under threat of prosecution for tax issues. Multiple incidents have been reported in which victims received phone calls from......
$195 million Detroit aide package approved by state senate
LANSING — On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate passed a package of bills that includes state money to aid Detroit retirees, a key element in the city's plan to adjust its debt and exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.The action by the republican-controlled Senate sends the nine bills to Gov. Snyder, who has pushed lawmakers...
State awards new Detroit grocery store $830,000
June 6th, 20140 DETROIT— Parkway Foods, one of the city’s newest grocery stores, was recently awarded an $830,000 grant from the state. Michael Finney, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said the grant will help bring even more healthy and fresh food offerings to Detroit.A total of $1.2 million in grants and......
World Cup: Sunday Times report alleges $5 million in Qatari payoffs and FIFA VP calls for potential 2022 re-vote
Another day and another report about the alleged corruption that led to Qatar winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup over the United States. But the one that emerged on Sunday is different. English outlet The Sunday Times published a detailed report titled "Plot to Buy the World Cup" which tracks a sum...
Anti-Muslim pastor plans a return to Dearborn with gang of motorcyclists
May 30th, 20140 Jones.DEARBORN — Qur’an-burning Florida pastor Terry Jones announced that he will be returning to the city on June 14, but this time he's bringing a gang of motorcyclists with him.Stand Up America Now, an anti-Islamic group led by Jones that has protested in front of the Islamic Center of America (ICA) and at Edsel Ford High School......
