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....Dearborn announces snow emergency rules
DEARBORN – City residents can help get the roads plowed safely and more effectively this winter by moving parked vehicles off of the street whenever three inches or more of snow is predicted to fall.Keeping parked vehicles off of the street allows snow plows to clear curb-to-curb instead of working around parked vehicles. When...ACC and Forgotten Harvest join forces to fight against hunger in Detroit
The Arab American and Chaldean Council is proud to announce its new Fresh Food Program. ACC, in partnership with Forgotten Harvest, will kick off its Fresh Food Program on Tuesday, Dec. 20 starting 1p.m. at its Youth Recreation and Leadership Center in Detroit (62 W. Seven Mile Road, 48203.) From 1- 3 p.m. every second and fourth...Michigan consortium signs Memo of Understanding for $5.5 billion development in Iraq
Officials from the National Investment Commission of Iraq today said the commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to construct a $5.5 billion planned urban development on the outskirts of Baghdad. The consortium of Michigan companies leading this effort, MICH Development, is organized by the Prima Civitas Foundation......
Snyder remains against right-to-work measure
DETROIT – Gov. Rick Snyder doesn't want Michigan to become a right to work state, he told a caller on WRD radio's Frank Beckmann Show. Snyder said he doesn't want Michigan to repeat what happened in Wisconsin and Ohio where anti-union bills have led to great division.Last month, Ohio discarded laws limiting collective bargaining rights...Wayne County, largest union reach new agreement
DETROIT – After nearly four years of back-and-forth negotiations, Wayne County and its largest union have an agreement. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said in a statement earlier this week that the county and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees have reached a new contract agreement, which was......
SMART eliminates bus routes, reduces service
DETROIT – Due to budget issues, route cuts for the SMART bus system went into effect this week with buses no longer running into downtown Detroit except during rush hour traffic. A total of 22 percent of all routes have been cut including 15 weekday routes according to WWJ. SMART has reportedly lost about $12 million in...Student gets probation for Wayne State threat
DETROIT – An honors student who posted an online threat about a year ago was given probation last Friday by U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III. Ali SaadAli Saad, 20, who posted a false threat online that he planned to take an AK-47 to WSU's General Lectures building and kill more people than were killed at Virginia Tech......