Detroit Public Serious awarded $250,000 for new series called, “Arab American Stories-A National Dialogue”
DETROIT — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Detroit Public TV with a $250,000 grant that will be used to help dismantle negative stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Arab Americans. The announcement was made last week.The grant was given to the station in order for it expand on its 13 part series, “Arab-American...Study: Star Academy ranked in Michigan’s highest tier; Universal Academy also scores highly
In a July 2012 published study by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, over 684 Michigan high schools were examined and ranked according to their average academic performance on two key standardized tests, the ACT and Michigan Merit Examination. Among all schools, Star International Academy was honored with the highest rank and...Upcoming St. Sharbel Church Festival to benefit child abuse victims
WARREN — A three-day festival will offer a rich sampling of Lebanese traditions including authentic Lebanese food made from the finest Michigan produce and ingredients. The festival features entertainment by popular American and Lebanese performers and disc jockeys providing an energetic venue for music and dance. Visitors...Western Union Ramadan 2012 campaign supports United Nations World Food Program
Consumers can play online game ‘Light the Lantern’ to help give up to 240,000 meals to children in needENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments, recently announced its support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as part of the company’s Ramadan 2012 Campaign. The Campaign...Detroit Public Schools celebrates diversity during 1st Annual Taste of DPS Multicultural Expo
DETROIT — Students, parents and residents from across the district are invited to attend the first annual “Taste of DPS” Multicultural Expo where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the various cultures of DPS students including Middle Eastern, Bangladeshi, Hmong, African, African-American and Hispanic.The expo will...
Local Pastor: Church Vandalized in an Intentional and Hateful Manner
August 13th, 20120 DEARBORN-Windows outside the front of Mother of the Savior Church here were recently broken. The church’s pastor Father Rani Abdulmasih condemned the incident saying the church was vandalized in an intentional and hateful manner. “As a Christian Arab and Middle Eastern congregation we...Conservative hawks push for deeper Syrian role
Invalid reasons for getting more deeply involved in the Syrian civil war continue to be heard. One of the latest is in a front-page article in the Washington Post, which declares that America “increasingly is being viewed with suspicion and resentment for its failure to offer little more than verbal encouragement to the...
Medrar iftar raises over $100,000 for deprived Ethiopians
August 10th, 20120 NAACP President Rev. Anthony serves as keynote speaker, urges aid to Africa Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony addressing guests at Medrar iftar last week on Saturday at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNabDEARBORN — This past Saturday the Medrar Foundation raised over $100,000 during its first...Local mosque fights Islamophobia with interfaith dialogue during Ramadan
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Last Saturday the Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) in Dearborn Heights hosted an Interfaith Iftar Dinner that brought out a variety of guests including the mayor of Dearborn Heights, civil rights groups, local church leaders and congregation members, as well as imams from local mosques who joined in solidarity to...Local man allegedly harrassed in Detroit neighborhood for being Arab American
Now Shoaib is facing what appears to be ethnic intimidation again. He says he is harassed by his neighbors everyday with profanity and racial slurs, but matters became too difficult to ignore recently when the vehicle parked outside his home was vandalized. In November 2006 Egyptian American Shafik Shoaib was physically attacked in his...Three certified ESL teachers hired to work in Crestwood School District
According to sources, three new certified ESL teachers who speak Arabic fluently were hired to work in the Crestwood School District and assist bilingual students. The changes reported by members of the community take place after the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the district seeking evidence of reports...Dearborn Heights residents complain of multiple power outages during iftar hours
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Residents in Dearborn Heights have been complaining of random power outages occurring in the last ten days in the neighborhood between Gulley Rd. and Beech Daily, south of Ford Rd. Muslim households have found the outages to be an inconvenience during the month of Ramadan. The first of the series of power...
Sam Salamey wins primary election, takes the lead among other candidates
August 8th, 20120 Sam Salamey receiving final resultes from his supporters monitoring the vote count at Dearborn City Hall, while walking with his long time friend and supporter Ali Jawad, founder of the Lebanese American Heritage Club at Greenfield Manor on Tuesday night, August 7. PHOTO: The Arab American News DEARBORN - Attorney Sam Salamey took the...Medrar Foundation launches new humanitarian mission in Ethiopia
Medrar Foundation member Ali Fadlallah stands with impoverished children in Africa. PHOTO: Courtesy of Medrar.DEARBORN - The Medrar Foundation is hosting an Iftar dinner Aug. 4 at the Islamic Center of America here. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the charity’s next humanitarian mission in Ethiopia. Last year’s...
Maronite church hosts first iftar for Lebanese Muslims
August 6th, 20120 WARREN — During his historic visit to southeast Michigan in May, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai focused on spreading unity and love among Lebanese Christians and Muslims in the region through peaceful dialogue. Patriarch Rai, who is the head of the Maronite Catholic Church worldwide, has made the theme of his patriarchy......
Crestwood School District appoints first Arab American member to its board, community welcomes decision
August 5th, 20120 DEARBORN HEIGHTS- Crestwood School Board member Ron Panetta recently put in his resignation. Hamid Soueidan, a 2004 graduate of the Crestwood School District was appointed by the board to replace Panetta’s vacant seat. Two other Arab Americans, Zeinab Hussein and Abdul Alcodray sought the position in addition to James Taylor...
Dearborn schools score high on state tests
August 5th, 20120 DEARBORN — The State of Michigan uses a variety of tools, based on student MEAP and MME performance, to evaluate schools across the state and help them identify areas of success and areas where improvement is needed. The most recent evaluation tool released by the Michigan Department of Education identified Reward......
Arab American teen represents USA in international hockey tournament
August 5th, 20120 WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Butrus Ghafari has a lot on his plate for a 16-year old hockey player. Earlier this year the West Bloomfield teenager was drafted by the United States Hockey League (USHL), the top junior hockey league in the country, to play for the Fargo Force in North Dakota. But now his year has gotten even busier, as he...Muslim Bar association to host Ramadan iftar
DEARBORN — The Muslim American Michigan Bar Association is holding a Ramadan iftar dinner on Aug. 15 at Byblos Banquet Hall here from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The guest speaker will be State Representative Rashida Tlaib. Individual tickets are $30. For essay contest details or more details on the event, or for table sponsorship cost,...DISH Network introduces free 2012 Ramadan tool
NEW YORK- Harnessing the digital powers of 2012, DISH has introduced the ultimate Ramadan tool for you and your family. With daily prayer times, Azan alarms, a calendar with fun facts, daily recipes, and top nightly programming, this Ramadan tool will give you real-time updates on exactly what you should know during this holy...Henry Ford Community College 2012 Financial Aid Priority Deadline helps prevent de-registration
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) now employs a Financial Aid Priority Deadline to help protect students from the de-registration process (where they are dropped or removed from class) and to ensure they receive financial aid in a timely manner. The priority deadline to apply for financial aid at Henry Ford Community......
Mona Farroukh named feminist of the year by national organization
DEARBORN — Mona Farroukh, head of ACCESS' anti-domestic violence program, was named a Feminist of the Year 2012 by the Wayne County Chapter of the National Organization for Women. Farroukh is one of a handful of women to be honored for her leadership this month. She will receive the Loretta Moore Award. The honor comes as NOW...
Dearborn police seek community’s help in finding bank robber
August 2nd, 20120 DEARBORN-On July 30 at approximately 2 p.m. a light skinned male entered the Dearborn Federal Savings Bank located at 22180 Carlysle wearing sunglasses and a mask to cover his face. After demanding money from the teller, the suspect placed the cash in a duffel bag he was carrying and fled the bank. No weapon was seen. The suspect is......
Chronicling the life threatening work environments of Detroit gas station workers
July 29th, 20120 DETROIT — The Arab American News (TAAN) spent the day at a Detroit gas station to chronicle and spread awareness on the dangerous work environment of business owners in the city. Sam ChahroTAAN visited the station Tuesday only to learn Monday it was robbed by a gunman who demanded money from the cashier; fortunately no one was...Lebanese Consul General faints at church iftar; listed in stable condition
Mr. Kablan speaking at St. Sharbel iftar shortly before he fainted. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNabWARREN - At an iftar dinner on Thursday night hosted by St. Sharbel Maronite Church here, Consul General of Lebanon to Detroit Bilal Kabalan fainted while addressing a crowd of community members and leaders. He was transferred to the......
