Samer Khalaf replaces Warren David as ADC president
December 6th, 20130 DEARBORN — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) terminated Warren David as its national president and on Wednesday, Dec. 4 appointed Attorney Samer Khalaf as his successor. A statement by the organization thanked David for his service and said that he was "no longer employed with ADC as of Nov. 26," without...Legal corner: Remember, credit card debt has to be paid back
Young people tend to be careless with their finances. Whether because of lack of education, lack of experience or a general sense of invincibility, young people often find themselves in debt that they have difficulty repaying. Credit card debt is a problem for many college students. During welcome week at many college...Iraqi American featured in Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2013
OAKLAND COUNTY — Ziad Kassab, CEO of ZCD Transportation and VP of Guardian Angel Home Health Care Inc., is a member of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2013. Ziad KassabThe program spotlights the top business and community leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and show...Pistons honor 23-year-old founder of charity with Game Changer of the Year award
AUBURN HILLS — Alex Zayid, 23, is the recipient of this year’s Detroit Pistons Game Changer of the Year Award. He was presented with the honor Nov. 25 at a Pistons game in Auburn Hills for the work of his charity, Youth For The Fight (YFTF). Zayid, right, with a representative from the American Cancer Society. “Game...Dearborn city council revises special events ordinance after ruling from federal judge in favor of Jones
DEARBORN — On November 26, Dearborn City Council members approved a change to its special events ordinance, in response to a court case led by anti-Islamic pastor Terry Jones last summer, when a U.S District Judge ruled the City's previous ordinance was unconstitutional.Judge Denise Page Hood had ruled that the City had violated the...Zena Ozier receives Emerging Leader Award for work with Arab Americans
DEARBORN — The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) announced Dec. 5 that Zena Ozier of Dearborn received the organization’s Emerging Leader Award in recognition for her work on behalf of the Arab American community. She received the award during the recent Quwa 2013: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership...Journalism students at MSU publish guide to help international students
LANSING — Journalism students at Michigan State University have published a guide that answers common questions international students frequently ask. The book, “100 Questions and Answers about Americans," is available for purchase on Amazon. It costs $9.95 and took only 70 days to complete. The guide went on sale a few weeks...Gov. Snyder: Immigrants make Michigan a stronger, more vibrant state
LANSING – Twenty-five people entered the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday as citizens of 18 countries, but left as Americans – and Michiganders. Gov. Rick Snyder co-hosted the first naturalization ceremony in the Capitol on Wednesday, affirming that Michigan is a place for immigrants to come and take part in the state’s...UN representative Jihan Damman to leadrelief efforts for Michigan refugees
Damman is the first Chaldean woman to hold this prestigious position at the United Nations. STERLING HEIGHTS — Jihan Damman has become the Michigan representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Congress (UNHCR), according to the site Kaldaya.net. Damman is the first Chaldean woman to hold this prestigious...ACLU sues bishops on behalf of pregnant woman denied care at Catholic hospital
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a pregnant woman who miscarried and was denied appropriate medical treatment because the only hospital in her county is required to abide by religious directives.The directives, written by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,...Republican opens first African American outreach office in Detroit
DETROIT — On Dec. 6, U.S. Senator Rand Paul was expected to visit Detroit as the state Republican Party prepared to open its first African American Outreach office. The office is part of a larger effort towards the Republican party making progress to reach out effectively to black Americans. ...ACC distributes 180 turkeys to region’s most needy
LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a premier nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, announced it distributed 180 turkeys to those in need through its 2013 Turkey Drive. Volunteers sort and pack the food itemsThe organization has been providing turkeys at Thanksgiving to meet the...Food companies, Eastern Market merchants and city employees pack food baskets for needy families
DETROIT —The 27th annual packing of holiday food baskets for needy families in the Eastern Market area will take place Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church in its activities center located at 1000 Eliot Street at 9:30 a.m. Last year, Detroit City Councilman James Tate (2nd from L), helped pack the food baskets. Pictured...Detroit Police: No reported murders in 36 hours
DETROIT — This week, the Detroit Police Department announced some good news for the City, which has seen a surge in crime and has been dubbed the most dangerous city in the country in recent years. From Monday, November 25 to Tuesday, November 26, no murders or violent crimes were reported.While that might not seem like an...Muslims condemn Beirut double suicide bombing
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — American Muslims gathered at the Islamic House of Wisdom here Nov. 24 for a commemoration ceremony held in remembrance of those who lost their lives Nov. 19 in double suicide bombings that killed 25 people at the Iranian embassy in south Beirut. The suicide bombings were carried out by a Lebanon based Al-Qaeda......
$20 million partnership to bring Goldman Sachs initiative to Detroit announced
DETROIT – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, a $20-million partnership to bring the Goldman Sachs "10,000 Small Businesses" initiative to Detroit in order to help create jobs and economic growth. The "10,000 Small Businesses" Advisory...The Arab American News to be featured in Newseum and Smithsonian project
DEARBORN — The Newseum, in partnership with The Smithsonian Institution, is working on an exhibition on the origins and influence of the ethnic media in the United States. One of the stories it plans on telling is the role of The Arab American News (TAAN), as a pioneer newspaper serving Arab Americans. In order to illustrate......
Dearborn named ‘Five-Star Community’ for economic development by UM-Dearborn
DEARBORN — The City has once again been recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research.Dearborn was honored as a five-star community, one of just 29 communities across the...Democratic candidate for governor Mark Schauer meets with Arab Americans
DEARBORN — On Tuesday, members of the Arab American community met with Democratic candidate for governor, Mark Schauer at the Arab American National Museum here. The next race for governor of Michigan will officially kick-off in 2014. Schauer was elected to represent Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. House of Representatives...Dearborn Police Department deploys Automatic External Defibrillators in patrol cars
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department will be even better equipped to serve the public with the addition of life-saving devices known as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which will be placed in four patrol cars in late November.The AEDs were purchased in part through the "Heart of the Community" project. The AEDs will...Nominations needed for Dearborn’s official Christmas tree lighting
DEARBORN — The hunt is on for the City of Dearborn’s official 2013 Christmas tree. Dearborn residents are invited to submit their trees for consideration for the honor.Residents who would like to submit their trees for consideration are invited to call the Public Service Division as soon as possible at 313.943.2317. The City’s......
Residents urged to turn on holiday lights for recognition by City Beautiful Commission
DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission will host the annual "Dearborn Aglow" holiday home decorating contest 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 14; Sunday, December 15; and Monday, December 16.Commissioners will be scouting the neighborhoods in search for the most festive and impressive Christmas holiday lights and...Local organizations distribute turkeys during Thanksgiving
A handful of organizations participated in Turkey drives across Southeast Michigan.Lebanese American Heritage Club distributes turkeys to needy for Thanksgiving DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club continued its annual tradition of providing free meals to the needy during the holiday season, at two......
Consul General, community celebrate 70th Lebanese Independence Day
DEARBORN — On Friday, November 22, The Consul General of Lebanon, Bilal Kabalan, hosted a Lebanese Independence Day Celebration event at Byblos Banquets, where over 500 attendees celebrated the country's 70th anniversary of its independence from France. Consul General Bilal Kabalan addressing the crowd surrounded by Consulate...Judge to rule on Detroit bankruptcy Dec. 3
DETROIT — The judge overseeing Detroit's historic bankruptcy petition set Dec. 3 as the date for issuing his decision on whether the cash-strapped city qualifies as bankrupt under federal law, according to a court filing posted Monday.U.S. Judge Steven Rhodes will hand down his ruling in federal bankruptcy court in Detroit at 9 a.m.......
