“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...
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...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...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......
ADC: “Insufficient evidence to make a conclusive determination” in sexual harassment allegations
September 27th, 20130 DEARBORN-After a four month pro-longed investigation, the American-Arab-Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced on Friday that there was "insufficient evidence" to make a conclusive determination on whether ADC-MI Regional Director Imad Hamad, had sexually harassed several women at his workplace. Imad HamadHamad had...Hamtramck mayoral candidate stays in race; EM says he’s not a defaulter to City
HAMTRAMCK — Emergency Manager Cathy Square has determined that mayoral candidate and city councilman Dr. Abdul Algazali is not a defaulter to the City. Square says the finding was made by the City attorney. There was much speculation that Dr. Algazali’s name would be removed from the November General Election ballot, and...
Religious leaders meet with Iranian President in New York
September 27th, 20130 NEW YORK — A group of American Muslim community leaders, in addition to Congressmen Keith Ellison and André Carson, were invited by Iran's mission at the United Nations in New York to have a dinner and hold a discussion with the president of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani Tuesday night, right after Rouhani’s address at the General...Sexual harassment investigation, four months later: ADC-MI future in limbo as national office remains silent
DEARBORN — Last May, sexual harassment allegations surfaced against Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC-MI) Imad Hamad, shaking the organization and, in turn, the community. Yet, four months later, as the organization heads into the fall, during which it usually hosts two of its largest......
Two-state solution or illusion?
Peter Beinart is a “liberal Zionist” who has written a piece in the New York Review of Books (in the Sept. 26 edition) entitled “The American Jewish Cocoon.” In this essay he laments, “The organized Jewish community a closed intellectual space.”By this he means that most American Zionist Jews (it is important to remember...Legal Corner: Preemptive military strikes are illegal under international law – Part 1
Recently, and quite suddenly, there has been a significant improvement in the overall mood about the prospects for peace in the Middle East. One of the constant looming dangers hanging over the region over the past decade was the prospect of a regional war triggered by a preemptive strike by......
Leaders to select new BRIDGES co-chair, address civil rights issues at meeting
DEARBORN — On Tuesday, September 24, community leaders gathered at the Dearborn Performing Arts Center for a meeting held by the group, BRIDGES (Building Respect In Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity), in order to discuss agenda items pertaining to both the community and the organization itself.BRIDGES was formed shortly after 9/11,...Dearborn City Council tables garage ordinance for revision, again
DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Dearborn City Council tabled the garage ordinance amendment that would ban garages from being converted into habitable spaces, to review and clarify parts of it. The council said the part of the ordinance that would ban transparent or sliding garage doors needs clarification before the amendment is......