“Pressure Cooker” found in restroom of Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, disrupts Muslim conference
DEARBORN.— The Dearborn Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team responded to the Adoba Hotel at about 12:00 am on May 27th after a female guest reported discovering a pressure cooker in a second floor restroom. The incident occurred on the heels of a three day conference that was scheduled this...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital born and built from Arab American heritage
May 24th, 20130 DETROIT — Arab Americans have always shared a great sense of pride and ownership over St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The internationally renowned pediatric research and treatment facility was built by Arab Americans, proud of their heritage and anxious about giving back to the country that provided them with so much...
Arab American launches mayoral run
May 24th, 20130 HAMTRAMCK — City resident and Yemeni American Dr. Abdul Algazali is currently serving his second term as Council President and Mayor Pro-Tem. He’s reportedly the first Arab American in the city’s history to hold the positions. Because of his background in local government, Dr. Algazali stands a good chance at becoming...
Dearborn activist Kristyn Taylor runs for Council, discusses residential issues and relationship with Arab community
May 24th, 20130 DEARBORN — With 22 candidates in the running for seven City Council seats in Dearborn, Kristyn Taylor, 26, has emerged as the youngest of them all. Taylor, who has been a prominent community activist since moving into the City a few years ago, discussed some key points with The Arab American News on why she has decided to run for City...
Youth pledges support for future generations on 25th anniversary of LAHC scholarship program
May 24th, 20130 DEARBORN — One local student says he’s now obligated to support the education of future generations through the Lebanese American Heritage Club’s Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program. Ali Nasrallah, was one of 55 people to receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 at the 25th anniversary of the LAHC’s scholarship...Arab American community fails to commemorate Al-Nakba Day
Al Nakba Day was the beginning of decades of Palestinian suffering. And the Palestinian Cause is a pressing, emotional political issue to most Arabs and Muslims. But this year, the 65th anniversary of Al-Nakba passed without being commemorated by any major events in the Arab American community in Metro Detroit.In the years leading to the...Organizers hope to bring communities together at Ford Field Barbecue
DEARBORN — A number of Arab American youths have come together to organize the upcoming Ford Field Community Barbecue taking place at the Ford Field Park on Sunday, June 2, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. The organizers of the event say it is free of admission, and everyone is encouraged to come hungry. The Barbecue will feature halal food...Faith leaders petition for protection of places of worship, education and childcare from immigration officers
DETROIT – More than 60 faith leaders and organizations from across the country have signed onto a letter circulated by Michigan United, the Northern Borders Coalition and other immigrant rights groups supporting proposed amendments to prevent detention and interrogation at places of worship and schools by immigration...Expedited U.S. passport services offered for summer travelers
The U.S. Department of State offers expedited passport services to U.S. citizens planning to travel abroad this summer, including families going on summer vacations and students participating in study abroad programs. The Department offers convenient options for those who need their travel documents sooner than its standard 4-6 week...Family overwhelmed by community’s support for 21-year-old in need of kidney transplant
DEARBORN — About 700 people attended a dinner for Moe Haidar, a 21-year-old who has been suffering on dialysis for five years, and is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. The event was held at Greenfield Manor here Wednesday. “We were so overwhelmed by the community’s support. I am so proud to be a part of this community,...Dearborn Police Department trains and hosts all female Iraqi police delegation
DEARBORN – The Dearborn Police Department was selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as one of 23 American law enforcement agencies to provide leadership, tactical, and field training to Iraqi Police Officials. The Dearborn Police Department hosted 10 female Iraqi Police Officers from the 12th...Dearborn native to play for Lebanese national soccer team
DEARBORN —Lebanese American soccer player Soony Saad will be included on the Lebanese national soccer team that will face Oman in a friendly game on May 29. Saad.Saad, 20, was born to Lebanese parents in Dearborn. He scored 76 goals for his high school in his 2009, setting a state record for goals scored in a single season. In his...Greenfield Village set to commemorate Civil War with reenactment this weekend
DEARBORN — Greenfield Village will be commemorating America's Civil War this weekend by reenacting some of the war's events in a replicated setting that takes the audience back to the 1860's. More than 450 performers, dressed up in the Civil War era's military and civilian attire, will reenact major battles, recite stories and...Dearborn residents concerned over use of $8.5 million donation; issue tabled at City Council
DEARBORN — At the last Dearborn City Council meeting, residents turned out to address concerns regarding an $8.5 million donation from Severstal, the steel mill factory located on Rotunda Drive and details regarding a contract with ArtSpace, which plans on moving into the current city hall.The City had originally accepted the donation...Michigan immigration advocates hail passage of immigration reform bill in Senate Judiciary Committee
LANSING — Across Michigan, leaders in the movement for fair and humane immigration reform applauded the bipartisan bill that passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday night. “We've been working for years to make sure that our immigration system reflects our values as a nation-- dignity, hard work, family, and......
Organizers cancel the 2013 Arab International Festival
May 17th, 20130 DEARBORN-The American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) announced that The Arab International Festival has been postponed for the summer of 2013. The news comes after talks were under-way between the AACC and the City of Dearborn over moving the location of the three-day even to Ford Woods Park, away from the normal location on Warren...Public opinion in the Arab World matters, and so do poll questions
Since the 2011 revolutions, International public opinion polls have been providing unprecedented information about citizens’ mindsets in many countries of the Arab World. Still, pollsters should beware of the cross-cultural pitfalls that can arise despite the politically-unfettered climates.More than ever, public opinion in the Arab......
In the hands of Arabs, pressure-cookers raise fear and suspicion
The United States, in many senses, is supposedly known as one of the most tolerant countries in the world. Diversity is the foundation of this country, and it is worn as a badge of honor by many of us. While other countries, such as those in Europe, stifle the voices of their ethnic and religious minorities, the US prides itself on...
Historic national conference aims to unify Chaldeans from around the world
May 16th, 20130 WEST BLOOMFIELD — The first ever General Chaldean National Conference hosted its opening session on Wednesday at the Shenandoah Country Club, attracting nearly 450 participants. The 5-day Conference, which is hosted by the United Chaldean Democratic Forum, hopes to bring Chaldeans together from various political and national...Charles Schoder works to strengthen Arab American outreach through MDCR
DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) recently appointed Charles Schoder as the Civil Rights Specialist and Liaison to the Arab American Community, replacing former Civil Rights Specialist Leila Saba-Hanna, who after a car accident was unable to continue fulfilling her duties. Schoder is not new to the MDCR....
Edsel Ford Basketball Coach re-hired following community objection
May 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — Outrage erupted last week in the community when Dearborn residents learned that Edsel Ford High School Varsity Basketball Coach Ibrahim Baydoun was being replaced after a 17-year tenure as coach at the High School. Only several days after the announcement however, a decision was made by the Edsel Ford Administration to......
200 immigrants naturalized at U.S. citizenship ceremony
May 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — On Friday, May 9, over 200 immigrants were sworn in as US citizens during a ceremony, hosted by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Michigan at the Byblos Banquet Center. The newly naturalized citizens hailed from 55 different countries. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. District Court Judge...
NAAMA members meet with head of Oakland University’s Beaumont School of Medicine
May 16th, 20130 ROCHESTER — On May 9, Dr. Sam Fawaz, president of the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA), NAAMA board members and members at large met with the founding Dean of Oakland University’s William Beaumont School of Medicine (OU-WBSOM) Dr. Robert Folberg on the campus of Oakland University. NAAMA members with Folberg......
Dearborn schools honored for environmental efforts
More than 35 public and private schools in Dearborn, including the City's three public high schools, earned a green status from Michigan Green Schools (MGS) in a ceremony on May 1.Michigan Green Schools is a non-profit organization that helps schools in Michigan achieve environmental goals, such as recycling, saving energy and protecting...Three Arab Americans accepted to Harvard, offer advice on getting into Ivy League School
DEARBORN — Three, soon-to-be, high school graduates from Dearborn, who have been accepted to Harvard University, sat down with The Arab American News recently to discuss their acceptance. Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the world, and has a 6.3 percent acceptance rate. Harp.While two of them......