Special tribute given to slain Iraqi American store owner
The family of Fred Dally stands with state legislators in Lansing where a special tribute was given to the slain store owner LANSING — Nearly 10 months after his murder and with a $50,000 reward on the table, Faraj “Fred” Dally’s murder is still unsolved.Days after he was killed at his store, Medicine Chest Liquor store in...Renowned Palestinian and Libyan American poets and authors to visit Dearborn
DEARBORN— Three award winning and best selling authors, poets and artists are expected to visit the Arab American National Museum Friday, April 5 and Saturday April 6 for the event DIWAN5, A Forum for the Arts. PEN award winning Libyan American poet Khaled Mattawa, Palestinian American best selling author Susan Abulhawa and...
McDonald’s non-halal settlement period extended, judge lifts gag order against Dearborn attorney
March 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — The McDonald’s non-halal lawsuit took another turn this week after Judge Macdonald of the Wayne County Circuit Court extended the settlement notice period for an additional 28 days, allowing other class members more time to review the settlement before its expected final approval.The lawsuit stems from Dearborn Heights...State Rep. Harvey Santana reaches out to Arab community; new district includes part of Dearborn
LANSING — Due to redistricting, which happens every ten years, I am proud to have the opportunity to represent part of Dearborn as your State Representative in the Ninth District. While most of my district is in Detroit and the majority of Dearborn continues to be well represented by State Representative George Darany, I want you...
Sadr’s legacy shines at 13th Annual Foundation Dinner
March 15th, 20130 DEARBORN - On Saturday, March 9, the Sadr Foundation USA hosted their 13th annual Fundraising Dinner at the Islamic Center of America, where over 900 guests turned out for special guest speaker Sayedah Rabab Charafeddine, sister of Imam Musa al-Sadr and chairwoman of the organization's Lebanese chapter. Volunteers of the American Chapter...Arab American to receive lifetime achievement award for innovation at Chrysler
DETROIT — In April the Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) will honor Dr. Hussein Dourra with the 2012 Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering. The lifetime achievement award is being presented to Dr. Dourra for his decades of innovation at Chrysler. The award ceremony will take place at Cobo Hall here. Dr....Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini will not seek re-election
DEARBORN — Council President Pro-Tem Suzanne Sareini announced this week that she will not be seeking re-election to the Dearborn City Council, after serving six consecutive four year terms since her first election in 1989.Sareini says that she had seriously considered seeking a re-election, however the untimely death of her daughter,...
Sexual violence, psychosocial issues plaguing victims of Syrian conflict
March 15th, 20130 SOUTHFIELD — Sexual violence and psychosocial issues are continuing to impact victims of the ongoing Syrian conflict. On Mar. 10 the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) raised awareness on the plight of Syrian refugees at the event, ‘From Anguish to Action: Psychosocial Conflicts in the Syrian Crisis.’The informative...Dearborn school officials could request $76M bond from voters
DEARBORN — School officials here earlier this week announced a plan that would ask voters for a $76 million bond this August. The initiative was announced before the Dearborn Board of Education. The bond would go to support security, maintenance, transportation, school expansion and technology upgrades. The expense would primarily be...Belly dance competition benefits cancer patients
DEARBORN — Nearly 450 people attended a sold-out belly dance talent competition Mar. 6 at Greenfield Manor here. The event was organized to support the National Bone Marrow Registry (NBMR), and helped raise awareness on the challenges facing cancer patients. The NBMR helps people across the country who’re batting cancer...Arab American makes it to Dean’s List at Washington University
Amanda Amira.DEARBORN — Amanda Amira Amen of Dearborn was named to the Dean's List in the fall of 2012 at Washington University in St. Louis. Amen, 18, is enrolled in the university's College of Arts and Sciences. Amanda has a 3.91 GPA, and is a pre-med student. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts and Sciences,...Fordson’s key club leads the state at annual convention in Kalamazoo
DEARBORN — Fordson High School's key club was a big winner at the 62nd Annual Michigan District Key Club Convention that took place in Kalamazoo last weekend, where hundreds of key clubs in schools across Michigan united one roof.Key club members, adult advisors and invited guests attended for a weekend of service, workshops, and a...Dearborn Police Department enforces stronger theft related charge
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has captured over 100 individuals in the last month who had outstanding larceny and theft related warrants, as part of an initiative that was announced at the beginning of the year. The initiative, spear-headed by Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad was enforced after an analysis revealed...Meet whistleblowers Coleen Rowley and Thomas Drake in Dearborn
DEARBORN — Two whistleblowers, Coleen Rowley and Thomas Drake will be sharing their stories at the Muslim Legal Fund of America Michigan Chapter’s first annual gala on Saturday, Mar. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Adoba Dearborn Hotel, formally known as the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Rowley (L) and DrakeRowley is a former FBI special agent who...Monica Conyers working at Arab-owned collision shop
DETROIT — Monica Conyers, the former president of the Detroit City Council is out of prison, and now working at an Arab American owned collision shop in Detroit called Metrotech Collision on Michigan Avenue in Corktown. Conyers.Conyers was sent to prison for political corruption and was part of a federal probe. Conyers was......
Former Detroit mayor convicted on multiple counts of corruption
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, once seen as a rising star in Democratic Party politics, was convicted on Monday on two dozen federal charges of corruption and bribery during his seven-year tenure. KilpatrickProsecutors accused Kilpatrick, 42, of widespread corruption, extorting bribes from contractors who wanted to...
Attorney Kevyn Orr is Detroit’s new emergency financial manager
March 15th, 20130 DETROIT — Gov. Rick Snyder has confirmed his determination that a financial emergency exists in the city of Detroit and assigned management of the emergency to the Local Emergency Financial Assistance Loan Board (ELB), pursuant to Public Act 72 of 1990. The ELB named Kevyn Orr as emergency financial manager, effective March 25, in a......
WSU receives $272K for cancer detection and diagnosis research
DETROIT — This week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Wayne State University two exploratory/developmental grants totaling more than $272,000 for cancer detection and diagnosis research, as well as cancer treatment research. This funding was awarded through the National Cancer Institute, an organization within...12 year old brings 20K to school, gives cash to classmates
TAYLOR — On Monday a 12-year-old girl brought $20,000 in cash to school and started distributing some of the money to classmates, which is how school officials learned about the money, which was found in the girl’s backpack. Police are investigating the incident which occurred at 6th Grade Academy Building here. ...FHS students to compete in pizza contest, winners get $225 prize
DEARBORN — On Mar. 21, 120 students at Fordson High School (FHS) will compete in a cooking contest where they will create unique pizzas. Students will work in small groups under staff supervision to create a pizza from scratch. Pizzas will be voted on based on taste, appearance and creativity. The top eight recipes will advance for...CAIR-MI representing incarcerated Muslim in halal lawsuit
SOUTHFIELD — The Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan is representing an incarcerated Muslim, who was denied halal food in the St. Clair County Jail. A lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan regarding the incident. CAIR-MI has received numerous complaints about the......
New group preserves Iraqi art and culture
STERLING HEIGHTS-A group of writers, poets, painters, sculptors, musicians, singers, academics, activists, and community organizers have established the Mesopotamian Forum for Arts and Culture (MFAC) to promote Iraqi heritage and art within the community. The group supports local artists, and plans on inviting artists from Iraq and...Washington offers three lackluster Mideast initiatives
The Obama administration is currently busy with three Mideast initiatives: reactivation of negotiations with Iran, an offer of “nonlethal” aid to the Syrian opposition and fulfillment of the long awaited president’s first visit to Israel, with short stops in the West Bank and Jordan, starting March 20. Iran and Syria are top......
Community pillar Hussein Makled passes; colleagues remember his legacy
DEARBORN — Hussein Makled, 88, one of the founders of the Islamic Center of America (ICA), passed away on Wednesday, March 6, leaving behind a legacy that will remain in the community for years to come. Makled's colleagues say he spent the majority of his life committed to establishing an Islamic center for Dearborn's community...America is shamed that only Rand Paul is talking about drone executions
You could say that a filibuster occurs when a senator drones on and on. The problem with the U.S. Senate was that there were too few senators speaking about drones this week.President Barack Obama's controversial nomination of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency was held up Wednesday afternoon by a Senate......