Bilingual driving school attracts immigrants and refugees from the Middle East
STERLING HEIGHTS —The Madamma Driving School continues to attract refugees and immigrants from the Middle East, because of its bilingual services. The school offers classes in both Arabic and Chaldean. It can be difficult for immigrants to learn how to drive with instructors who don’t speak their native language. Many immigrants...Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to speak at ACRL Gala
LIVONIA — Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson will serve as the keynote speaker for the Arab American Civil Rights League's second annual Fight for Justice Gala that will be held Oct. 16 at the Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan. "Reverend Jackson is a civil rights icon for all Americans, as well as for many around the...Delegates from Africa visit Dearborn to learn about its Arab American community
DEARBORN — Delegates from Africa were in Dearborn Monday and visited the office of The Arab American News (TAAN) to learn about metro Detroit's large Arab and Muslim American communities. The visit was organized by the International Visitors Council (IVC) of Detroit. The 10 delegates and four interpreters met with TAAN Editor...ACC honors difference makers in Detroit
DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) hosted its 34th Annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. L-R: Fr. George Shalhoub, ACC President and CEO Dr. Haifa Fakhouri, Chaldean Bishop Ibrahim N. Ibrahim and Abe Munfakh This year, under the theme of...Law corner: Non-Compete agreements protect employers from unfair competition
Sometimes employers require employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment. The law in Michigan is well-developed on the issue of the enforceability of non-compete agreements. An employer may obtain from an employee an agreement or covenant which protects an employer’s reasonable competitive business...
The Arab American News exclusive: Investigator did not issue conclusion in ADC sexual harassment case
October 4th, 20130 DEARBORN — After a four-month prolonged investigation, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced on Friday, Sept. 27, it had "insufficient evidence" to make a conclusive determination on whether ADC-MI Regional Director Imad Hamad had sexually harassed several women at his workplace. Five days later, ADC...
Shutdown could negatively impact Detroit’s auto industry, college students
October 4th, 20130 DETROIT — With the government shutdown in full swing this week, local residents have questioned just how that may affect the State of Michigan, along with the City of Detroit, which now enters its third month in a bankruptcy crisis. However, state officials don't seem to be in any panic. Earlier this week, it was announced that...Fairlane Town Center on a slippery slope, but still attracts shoppers to Dearborn
DEARBORN — Since its opening in 1976, Fairlane Town Center has continued to provide revenue for the City of Dearborn, bringing along with it some of the largest U.S. chain retail stores, including JC Penny, Sears, and more recently, Macy's.Owned by Taubman Centers, a company that owns dozens of malls across the country, including...“The Citizen” opens in Dearborn on October 4
(Detroit, MI – September 18) 3K Pictures, in association with Monterey Media, is pleased to announce the theatrical release of the Michigan-made feature film,“THE CITIZEN,” on Friday, September 27 in Detroit and other selected cities. Directed and co-written by Detroit area resident Sam Kadi, the film...Growing violence against minorities threatens future of Christians in Syria and across Muslim world
Throughout the Syrian crisis a great deal of concern has continuously emerged, regarding the safety and future of minorities in the country and whether it would be threatened if the current government were ousted from power. The international community has warned that the removal of a secular government would make minorities...
Detroit police chief addresses crime, safety issues with business owners
October 4th, 20130 DEARBORN — Detroit Police Chief James Craig met with dozens of the City's business owners at Byblos Banquet Hall on Monday Sept. 30, to discuss public safety and partnership between police and the business community.Craig, who was appointed as Detroit's police chief in May, urged owners to keep a "clean business...Israeli boycott resolution proposed at U of M student government meeting
ANN ARBOR — A "Boycott Israel" resolution was proposed at the University of Michigan Central Student Government meeting on Wednesday, October 1st, which was met with some questions.The resolution, titled "The Humanitarian Boycott Against Israel," was presented by Ann Arbor residents, and urged students to "boycott all products imported...
Health navigators available to help consumers enroll in Obamacare
October 4th, 20130 DEARBORN — Before the Health Insurance Marketplace for purchasing Obamacare opened Tuesday people were already registered to meet with health navigators. Health navigators are available to help consumers, small businesses, and their employees enroll in insurance plans through the marketplace. Five Michigan based human service...Lebanese consulate registering voters for 2014 parliamentary elections
DETROIT — The Lebanese Consulate has opened voting registration for all eligible Lebanese citizens, who would like to vote in Detroit in the 2014 parliamentary elections.Next year's parliamentary vote will be the first-ever Lebanese elections that allow citizens to vote abroad. To be eligible to vote, you have to be a Lebanese...Muslim Americans reminded of legal rights, responsibilities before leaving for Hajj
MICHIGAN — Many American Muslims in metro Detroit are preparing to take part in the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj will take place in mid-October. Because of past profiling incidents, involving American Muslims at airports, those taking part in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca are encouraged to remain aware of......
Criticism looms over Detroit bankruptcy consultant fees exceeding $60 million
DETROIT — Consultants working on the Detroit bankruptcy case have already reportedly been paid more than $60 million. Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins says that she hasn’t seen any of the bills, nor has she been provided with an explanation of why consultants are paid so much. A fee examiner has been appointed by...$500,000 donated to DPS for enriching music, art and sports programs
DETROIT — Detroit Public Schools will receive a $500,000 donation that will be used to help enrich music, art and sports programs. The donation comes from the UAW-Ford National Programs Center, Ford Motor Company Fund and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. District-wide budget cuts have prevented students from participating......
Belle Isle closer to becoming state park under lease signed by City, State
DETROIT — Belle Isle could soon become Michigan’s 102nd state park, under a planned partnership between the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. The signed lease, a 30-year term with two 15-year renewals, will relieve City financial pressures, revitalize the island park and improve the quality of life for City residents.“One...Wayne County prosecutor Kim Worthy endorses Benny Napoleon for Detroit mayor
DETROIT — This week, Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy announced that she is endorsing Wayne County Sherriff Benny Napoleon for Detroit mayor, rather than Mike Duggan, the former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center and Napoleon’s opponent in the race. Political analysts say that the endorsement serves as a major benefit to...White House announces $300 million in aid to Detroit
DETROIT — The federal government announced that it would provide $300 million in aid to assist Detroit, which this year became the largest city in United States history to file for municipal bankruptcy. The money will be used to demolish blighted buildings and homes, advance public safety and improve public transportation....Legal Matter: Preemptive military strikes are illegal under international law (Part 2)
Osirak – An Illegal Use of ForceThe 1981 Israeli bombing of the Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor, on the other hand, was widely condemned by the international community. The Israelis sent a number of aircrafts into Iraqi airspace to bomb Osirak, which was near the final stages of construction. According to the Israelis,......
Community mourns loss of Saadallah Goutimy, LAHC founding member
DEARBORN — The local community suffered a great loss on Tuesday, October 1, with the passing of Saadallah Goutimy, 77, a renowned professor and scholar, who helped bring the Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) to prominence in its early days. GoutimyGoutimy, who was born in Lebanon, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1959, had...Dearborn school board discuss grade advancements, bond proposal, and summer school project at meeting
DEARBORN — Board Trustees were divided at the last Dearborn School Board meeting over whether freshman students should be able to advance to the next grade level, even after coming short on credits. According to Superintendent Brian Whiston, under a guideline change, ninth-graders would now be considered sophomores, even if they......
Upcoming seminars aim to educate public on enrolling in new health insurance marketplace
MICHIGAN — Over the next few weeks, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will be hosting seminars to assist consumers with understanding the changes that are taking place, as a result of the new healthcare law. The sessions will outline the basics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including subsidy eligibility, ways to...
State Rep. Rashida Tlaib issues statement on ADC sexual harassment investigation
September 30th, 20130 Tlaib.State Representative Rashida Tlaib has issued a statement on the findings of ADC's sexual harassment investigation against former Regional Director of ADC-MI, Imad Hamad. The organization issued a statement on Friday, stating that there had been "insufficient evidence" in determining whether sexual harassment had been conducted by......
