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...Diverse crowd protests Lowe’s removal of “All-American Muslim” ads after bowing to pressure from fringe Florida group
ALLEN PARK — About 100 people gathered at the Lowe's store here on Saturday, Dec. 17 protesting the company's recent decision to remove its advertisement from TLC's reality show, "All-American Muslim." A smaller group of people stood close by supporting Lowe's. Among the signs at the protest were ones that read "Remember,...Number of students without permanent homes skyrocketing in Michigan
DETROIT — There were more than 31,000 homeless students in Michigan last year according to a Detroit Free Press report, an increase of more than 300 percent in the past three years.Many of the kids are reportedly living with their relatives, with friends, or in motels or shelters. The biggest reason according to experts quoted in...Michigan unemployment falls to 9.8%; secondary numbers worrisome
LANSING — The Michigan unemployment rate fell last month to 9.8%, which is the first time it's gone below 10 percent in three years. The national rate is 8.6 percent, but many are concerned about secondary indicators for jobless rates. When people who have stopped looking as well as part-timers who want to work full-time are......
Large crowd protests Lowe’s decision to remove “All-American Muslim” ads due to pressure from conservative Florida group
December 17th, 20110 While a large crowd gathered at the Lowe’s in Allen Park on Saturday, Dec. 17 protesting the company’s recent decision to remove its advertisement from TLC’s reality show, All-American Muslim, a small group of people stood close by supporting Lowe’s. One of the protesters in support of the home improvement retail giant...Diverse group of supporters turns out for new Arab civil rights organization’s debut
DEARBORN - A crowd of more than 300 attended the Arab American Civil Rights League’s (ACRL) official launching reception at the city’s Fairlane Club on Thursday. ACRL board members in a group photo.Organizers say that the addition of a new civil rights agency is much needed at a time when anti-Muslim and Arab sentiment......
ADC-Michigan holds successful Benefit Gala in Dearborn
DEARBORN —The American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee of Michigan (ADC) held its annual Benefit Gala on Friday December 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, where over 1,200 participants were in attendance to witness the recognition of both local and national leaders. ADC President Warren David, Palestine Office-MI head...
Multiple gunshots heard near ACCESS as car chase leads to crash
December 16th, 20110 DEARBORN - Several city police cars shut down a large portion of Schaefer Road on Friday, Dec. 16 after what witnesses described as a shootout between police and at least one civilian that ended with a crash right in front of the ACCESS building sign. According to a report from WDIV quoting Dearborn police, an officer...
Protest planned for Saturday at Allen Park Lowe’s
December 16th, 20110 ALLEN PARK - The African American Ministers Leadership Council (AAMLC) in conjunction with the Highland Park NAACP and other community leaders will host a demonstration in Allen Park in response to Lowe’s “capitulation to anti-Muslims bigots by pulling their advertising from TLC's ‘All-American Muslim’ reality show,” the...
Lowe’s draws national criticism after pulling advertisement from TLC’s All-American Muslim
December 16th, 20110 Home improvement retail giant Lowe’s has come under fire after removing its advertisement from TLC’s reality show, All-American Muslim. The Florida Family Association is claiming responsibility for persuading Lowe’s to make the decision. The conservative group said the show is “propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda’s......
ADC King scholarship essays due on Jan. 17, 2012
DEARBORN — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan's Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Award essay contest's due date for entries is January 17, 2012. The MLK Scholarship Planning Committee has mailed fliers out to area schools for writing the essay, which should explain what the message of Dr. King means to...Wayne State University may raise admission standards
DETROIT — Wayne State University announced that it may decide to raise admission standards with the goal of increasing graduation rates at the school.About 33 percent of Wayne State students graduate within six years according to recent statistics released by the school.Under proposed new standards, a Bridge Program would be......
NNAAC’s Sarsour among “Champion of Change” White House honorees
WASHINGTON, DC – Linda Sarsour, a staff member of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), was be among 10 community leaders honored at the White House Thursday as “Champions of Change. “The honorees, including nonprofit leaders, community activists and mentors, are being celebrated for their work “ to improve...New technology introduced by Wayne County makes commuting through snow easier
Wayne County is introducing new technology designed to make your commute through snow and ice more manageable. Compass, a web-based computer system, offers unprecedented access to road conditions straight from 148 trucks in the county’s fleet. Compass is the first system of its kind in metro Detroit and one of the first in the U.S.......