Deportation of Detroit mom stopped by Feds after rally
DETROIT — A local woman who was scheduled to be deported was released by immigration officials after a rally urging the government to stop their plans.Leslie Hernandez was expected to be deported to Mexico before the decision was changed. She came to the U.S. as a child, has a clean record and three kids, and has lived in America...Activists hold “Free Syria” flash mob at local mall
PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/American Elite StudiosNOVI — About 50 Syrian American activists joined at Twelve Oaks Mall in Troy on Sunday, Jan. 7 for a flash mob-style demonstration for freedom for Syrians from the country's current regime.Demonstrators against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad held signs showing victims of the violence...
Detroit protesters join worldwide movement to close Guantanamo
January 12th, 20120 Hundreds imprisoned, likely tortured since 2002, facility still open despite only six convictions Protesters gathered on January 11, 2012 outside the McNamara Federal Building in downtown Detroit. DETROIT – Braving freezing temperatures and blustery winds, protesters joined a worldwide movement as part of the Wednesday, Jan. 11...Rally planned in solidarity with Egyptian Revolution
DETROIT - As part of the Occupy Detroit movement, a rally is scheduled to be held at Grand Circus Park in Detroit in solidarity with the Egyptian Revolution on January 25, the movement's one-year anniversary. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Grand Circus Park in Detroit and will be followed by a march to the McNamara Federal...
Republican Snyder woos immigrants to refill depopulated Michigan
January 12th, 20120 LANSING (Bloomberg) — Michigan Governor Rick Snyder calls himself the most pro-immigration governor in the country, and he's out to prove it. The governor says immigrants should get green cards if they can pay $500,000 to start a business and create five jobs. The current requirement is $1 million and 10 jobs, or $500,000 in depressed...Internet gambling could be legalized in Michigan
LANSING — The United States Justice Department recently reversed a prior decision and has legalized placing bets on the Internet. The 1961 Interstate Wire Act was reversed, meaning that online poker could be available at Detroit locations and Lotto tickets could soon be bought on the web. The Gov. Rick Snyder administration...On Jan. 20, take a stand against domestic violence
DEARBORN — Kendall thought she would never be able to survive on her own. Jeannie had to hide her bruises.Cattie's husband told her almost daily that she was "stupid" and "dumb." Those are some of the stories these former victims of domestic violence told The Arab American News for an article last fall.Kendall, Jeannie and Cattie are...
Azzam Elder files lawsuit against Ficano, two county commissioners
January 11th, 20120 DETROIT — Azzam Elder, the former Wayne County Deputy CEO is suing two county commissioners and the county’s executive Robert Ficano. Elder resigned from his position with the county in November following a controversial severance payment the county's chief economic development director Turkia Awada Mullin received after...Michigan swimmer Bachrouche Olympic-bound after record performances for Team Lebanon
At the conclusion of their college careers, many athletes ride off into the proverbial sunset, content to put their degrees to use and to hang up their cleats, or in the case of Katya Bachrouche, her swim cap. Above: Bachrouche is draped in the Lebanese flag at the Pan-Arab Games this past December. Bachrouche was able to join...Listeria concerns lead to Green Cedar Dairy recall
DEARBORN — Two cheese products from the city's Green Cedar Dairy were recalled on Dec. 27 because of possible contamination by listeria bacteria. The affected products are All Natural Ackawi Cheese and All Natural Chives Cheese, with sell dates up to July 1 of this year. Two cases of exposure are currently being...Locally-sold and imported apricot candies from Baraka recalled
DEARBORN — Apricot candies made by the company Baraka and distributed through U.B.C. Food Distributors of Dearborn have been recalled because they have been found to contain undeclared sulfites as preservatives. The Lebanon-imported candies were found to contain high sulfite levels in a routine product sampling by the state of New...Arab American Beauties calendar premieres; proceeds to HYPE
DEARBORN - The new Arab American Beauties 2012 calendar, created by Nafeh AbuNab of American Elite Studios with proceeds benefiting Hype Athletics of Dearborn, is now available at over 100 metro Detroit stores, and at www.arabamericanbeauties.com. On Dec. 27, a holiday kickoff event was held at Byblos Banquets that included...Boutique provides trendy, modest Islamic wear
While metro Detroit is home to several Muslim clothing stores that cater to the region's high concentration of American Muslims, it's hard to imagine there could be one trendier than Hija.Bee of Dearborn Heights. The boutique primarily focuses on stylish garments for young women. Its customers say they're relieved the store...Fordson student accepted to Harvard, plans on giving back to community in the future
DEARBORN — Fordson High School senior Mariam Jalloul was recently accepted to Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Jalloul, who’s Lebanese and has lived in Dearborn her whole life, is expected to begin classes at the Ivy League school Fall 2012. Mariam Jalloul In the process of writing an essay for her...
Community news: 2011 Year in review.
January 7th, 20120 • Society of Professional Journalists’ Board removes the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award• CAIR claims partial victory in case against Schlussel, forces her to change website name • George Galloway speaks on Gaza siege at sold out Greenfield Manor fundraiser in Dearborn• U.S Ambassador to Yemen visits Dearborn,......
Iconic Michigan Chronicle Publisher Logan, 78, passes away
January 7th, 20120 DETROIT – Local media icon Sam Logan, the publisher of the Michigan Chronicle newspaper in the city, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28 after a longtime, pioneering journalism career with the influential black newspaper. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Logan (above right) became one of the most influential media...Passionate educator helps students pursue college degrees
Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is committed to preparing students for higher education. Today more than 90% of GEE high school seniors go on to pursue college careers. Its curriculum exceeds state standards, and the learning environment is progressive. All 12 GEE academies provide education services not typically......
Local man charged with attempted murder after police chase, crash
The car driven by Hassan Ibrahim Bazzi was badly damaged after he crashed into another vehicle while fleeing from police.DEARBORN — A local Arab American man was arraigned late Monday on various felony charges resulting from a car chase last Friday afternoon that involved local police, multiple gunshots, and an accident on Schaefer...Muslim and Arab Americans help provide needy families with Christmas gifts
SOUTHFIELD - This holiday season the non-profit humanitarian charity Life for Relief and Development, Radio Baladi, Good Morning Michigan Radio and Jakes Candy collaborated to launch a campaign aimed at assuring that needy children across southeast Michigan receive presents this Christmas. The campaign, Bringing the Holiday Cheer:...ACRL opens office in Dearborn
The ACRL’s diverse new board is introduced by founder Nabih Ayad at last week’s launching event at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/TAAN DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League celebrated its launching reception on Dec. 15. Its new office is located at 6700 Chase Road, Dearborn, Michigan,...Arab American Studies minor initiative passes UM-Dearborn committee
Provost must now give final approval for new path of study DEARBORN – The push to create a minor degree in Arab American Studies cleared a major hurdle last week at the University of Michigan-Dearborn as the initiative was approved unanimously by the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Executive Committee.The initiative now......
Nagi accounting and tax services holds grand opening for new building
Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly (holding scissors in center) and Nagi accounting owner and CPA Gihad Nagi (to O’Reily’s left with tie) join in the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Fri., Dec. 16. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/TAAN DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly and Police Chief Ron Haddad were among those on hand Friday, Dec. 16 with...Edsel B. Ford II named as first Director Emeritus of HFCC Foundation
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) recently named Edsel B. Ford II as Director Emeritus of the HFCC Foundation during a special ceremony held at the College on Dec. 8.Ford, a director on the Foundation Board since 1999, is the first to receive this honor in the Foundation's 30-year history. Edsel B. Ford IIThe Director......
Michigan Fuels hosts annual holiday party, donates to children’s hospital
DEARBORN — Bill Saad, president and founder of Michigan Fuels, and his company, hosted their annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 16 at Byblos Banquets in Dearborn.The organization gathered employees for dinner, music, and more while getting into the holiday spirit of giving with an annual donation to the Mott University of...
Tri-Faith Project to construct multi-million dollar interfaith complex in America’s heartland
December 25th, 20110 OMAHA, NE — The similarities between the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam are well known to those who study each religion, but many people practicing these faiths are not quite as aware. The $35-million complex will include a temple, church and mosque and a large center connecting the three groups. A new......