YABA celebrates 42 years of community accomplishments
DEARBORN — The Yemeni American Benevolent Association (YABA) celebrated 42 years of service at its annual dinner on Saturday, October 1st at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. Guests included a number of community leaders and governmental officials who were there to show their support for the organization.Among those in...Freij to be honored for distinguished service in philanthropy
DEARBORN – Deputy Executive Director of ACCESS Maha Freij will be honored this month in Washington by the American Task Force for Palestine (ATFP) for the key role she played in raising funds to create the nation's only Arab American National Museum. Freij"Your vision of philanthropy and innovation in development has, among other...U.S. Border Patrol hopes to hire 80,000 workers
DETROIT – About 80,000 applicants are being sought according to a report from WWJ on the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's current hiring drive. The agency recently launched a recruitment effort in the city. Applicants should be between the ages of 18-40. For more info, visit cbp.gov. Applicants must be able to pass a background check,...Snyder announces Global Michigan Initiative expansion, seeks immigrant “job creators”
SHANGHAI - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced that the "Global Michigan Initiative" that began two months ago will now grow to include more trade missions, a visa program and cultural initiatives as well.Snyder spent two days in China this past weekend before heading to South Korea on his first trade mission which he says is to...Sadr Foudation to host Annual Woman’s Day Breakfast
DEARBORN — On Saturday, October 15 the Sadr Foundation-USA chapter will hold its 11th Annual Woman’s Day Breakfast at 11 a.m. The event is taking place at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn, and will help raise funds for orphans in Lebanon. While raising money to feed, clothe, house and educate orphans the breakfast ensures...AAPAC to hold 14th Annual Banquet
DEARBORN - On Friday, October 28, 2011 at 6:30 pm, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) will hold its 14th Annual Banquet at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center, located at 6220 Miller Road, in Dearborn. Local elected officials are expected to attend the traditional pre-election event. For information or to make...The Irvine 11: True American heroes
Why the Irvine 11 are true American heroesFor centuries, the philosophy behind higher education has encouraged both students and professors to freely exchange ideas and embark on a quest for truth and a better understanding of the world. Historically, movements which have brought about greater social justice have been grounded in college...Shatila: A story of ‘sweet’ success
Shatila Bakery was one of only two Middle Eastern pastry shops in Dearborn when it opened its doors at its original Schafer Rd. location in 1979. Decades later, even as other bakery shops have come and gone, the company has gone through numerous re-inventions and has become one of the biggest brand names to come out of the Arab American...Dingell, Berry among those honored by Dearborn Education Foundation
DEARBORN – Two of the city's most distinguished leaders were honored by the Dearborn Education Foundation on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at a fundraiser at the Michael Berry Career Center for an organization that benefits students at a time where more help than ever is needed. U.S. Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn) and longtime community...
Raising funds and awareness to help famine-stricken Somalia
September 30th, 20110 DEARBORN — Arab Americans raised about $70,000 for Somalis during a fundraising dinner at Byblos Banquet Hall on Tuesday, and donations are still expected. Today, people living in the Horn of Africa are suffering from the region's worst drought in 60 years with nearly 12 million people affected by food shortages. "This is a...Arab American Women’s Business Council holds annual breakfast
DETROIT (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Arab American Women's Business Council (AAWBC) will hold its Fifth Annual Breakfast on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Byblos Banquet Center, 7258 Chase Rd., Dearborn. Cindy Pasky, CEO and president of Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) and Chair of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, will deliver the...
Dearborn family files suit over double-selling of family plot
September 30th, 20110 PLYMOUTH — When Waad Charara's family bought a cemetery plot in 1996 at United Memorial Gardens, they did so with the hope of keeping their loved ones together in peace. But the family's peace has been corrupted after a discovery that raised a host of ethical questions as well as a lawsuit against United Memorial, a popular...
Young Arab man victim of Dearborn Police brutality, witnesses say
September 30th, 20110 DEARBORN - According to accounts by 20 customers at the Tim Hortons on Greenfield, an Arab man in his early twenties was physically assaulted Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. when a Dearborn policeman slammed his head into a glass door. The officer also twisted the man’s arm and placed his knee on the victim’s neck making it hard...
Silent protest held in support of Yemen revolution, future events planned
September 30th, 20110 DEARBORN – City hall has long been the site of vocal protests from local community members, but on Saturday, Sept. 24, demonstrators stood in silence as a means of expressing their views on a key international issue. A demonstrator holds a sign in support of the peaceful youth revolution in Yemen at City Hall last Saturday. Photo...Palestinian statehood discussed by international law experts at Wayne State
DETROIT – The topic of Palestine's quest for UN statehood and how it relates to international law was the focus of a Thursday, Sept. 22 event at Wayne State University. International law experts Steve Ratner, left, and Brad Roth say that Palestine’s statehood bid won’t change much immediately but could provide more options and......
Champions of justice honored at ADC annual Judges Night
DEARBORN — The local chapter of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee celebrated the annual tradition of its Judges Night on Wednesday at Byblos Banquet Hall. The goal of the event is to honor judges who have done a remarkable job upholding the core values of the country's legal system in their courtrooms.Speaking before...‘Life in the Terror Decade’ editors: Detroit Arab community growing despite challenges
DEARBORN — Life in the past decade has been difficult for millions in America and internationally since September 11, 2001, but despite challenges faced through discrimination, guilt by association and constant verbal attacks from conservative politicians, the Arab American and American Muslim communities in Detroit are thriving and......
CIA apologizes, resubmits ads to The Arab American News
September 24th, 20110 The CIA abruptly yanked all its advertisements two weeks ago from The Arab American News because it ran a widely-published Associated Press story that said the intelligence agency was helping the NYPD spy on American Muslims.DEARBORN — The CIA has apologized to the The Arab American News and resubmitted its...Michigan anti-shari’a style bill still pending, “ex-terrorist” speaks at Capitol
LANSING — House Bill 4769, which was introduced by Michigan State Rep. Dave Agema (R-Grandville) and prohibits "foreign law" from being used in Michigan courts or administrative agencies, is still pending according to a representative from Agema's office.According to Mark Kasvin of the office, the bill, which was co-sponsored by more...
‘Beyond the Wall’: Detroit art exhibit shows real life in Palestine
September 24th, 20110 DETROIT — The struggle for peace in Palestine is often seen at the forefront of the news both locally and internationally, but few in America have seen dehumanizing conditions on the ground for the natives due to the Israeli occupation, checkpoints and massive walls. "(We hope) this exhibition will bring the realities of this...
Border Patrol action at local church criticized by religious leaders
September 23rd, 20110 DETROIT — There are several complaints about Border Patrol agents profiling ethnic communities in Detroit, but one particular incident is receiving widespread attention because it occurred at a church. Father Tom Sepulveda of St. Anne’s in Detroit said that Border Patrol operations during Mass at the mostly Hispanic church......
Dearborn Fresh Supermarket to offer one-stop shopping for local families
September 23rd, 20110 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is one of the best places to buy meat, produce, flowers and more in metro Detroit, but the goal of brothers Dr. Fouad Turfah and Kamal Turfah for their newest business is to combine all that and more into a brand new shopping experience for local families. The exterior of the new Dearborn...ACLU files lawsuit against anti-begging law in Michigan
DETROIT — The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit last week against a state law prohibiting panhandling in public areas.Attorney General Bill Schuette, Grand Rapids Chief of Police Kevin Belk and officer Gregory Bauer are named as defendants. A person found "begging in a public place" is deemed "disorderly" according to the......
Pharmacists encouraging disposal of old drugs
LANSING — Michigan pharmacists are encouraging more people to clean out their medicine cabinets according to local reports. Pharmacies are continuing to push of their "drug disposal" program with the goal of eliminating old, out-of-date and unused prescription drugs that are being abused by teenagers and others in larger numbers. More...Detroit in line for first patent office outside Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill signed by U.S. President Barack Obama at the end of last week could allow Detroit to receive the U.S.' first patent office outside of the nation's capital. Detroit was selected as the site last year but budget concerns led to postponement. The legislation is intended to speed up patent approvals and......