Major changes coming for tax laws on Michigan businesses
LANSING —The Associated Press is reporting that Governor Rick Snyder has just signed "the most sweeping tax change in the state since 1994." The change cuts overall business taxes by $1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1 and $1.7 billion the following year. The change will...ALUG invites Lebanese college graduates to participate in future networking gatherings
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — More than 40 people gathered at Al-Amer restaurant in Dearborn Heights for a breakfast held by the American Lebanese University Graduates (ALUG). ALUG was formed in 1996 with the objective of bringing together university graduates of Lebanese decent with various...New Dearborn Heights café specializes in baking bread with traditional oven
Saj Cafe of Dearborn Heights offers a variety of healthy and tasteful entrees freshly prepared using saj bread, which is thinner than pita bread. Saj is an authentic grill top used to bake saj bread. Co-owner Hussein Siblini said the "old fashion grill" can be found in Lebanon and its neighboring countries. Saj...Journalism Institute for Media Diversity celebrates 25 yearsat WSU
Students Jill Grandison, Hyatt Fathy, Aysha JamalShena Penn and Nargis Rahman after the JIM Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser at the Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium. PHOTO: Nick Meyer/TAANDETROIT – Some of the biggest names in local journalism from television to print and radio were honored on...
Arab Knesset member questions Israel’s “democracy” at local event
May 28th, 20110 Keynote Speaker Haneen Zoabi at Wednesday's American Muslims for Palestine banquet in Dearborn at Greenfield Manor. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/American Elite StudiosDEARBORN - While addressing a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said only Israel's...Gov. Snyder says Michigan’s anti-immigration bill isunnecessary and divisive
DETROIT — Speaking at the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual public policy breakfast, Gov. Rick Snyder expressed opposition towards Michigan's proposed anti-immigration bill. Following Snyder's speech, which noted the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, local...Immigration group preparing for awareness month
DEARBORN — The Alliance for Immigrants Rights & Reform (AIR) will be holding three important meetings in the month of June in regards to immigration awareness. The events will help educate immigrants and community members of their rights and acknowledge the struggles that immigrants face...
Unfinished ADC Center for Civil and Human Rights posted forsale due to funding obstacles
May 28th, 20110 The ADC Center for Civil and Human Rights was recently put up for sale due to financial issues.DEARBORN – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan announced this week that the property and building for the unfinished American-Arab Center for Civil and Human Rights (ACCHR)...
U.S. boat ‘The Audacity of Hope’ to sail to Gaza in June
May 28th, 20110 NEW YORK— The U.S. Boat to Gaza campaign announced earlier this month that it will send a U.S. flagged boat, "The Audacity of Hope," to Gaza in late June as part of the International Freedom Flotilla II. The passengers on the boat, which will sail from a port in the Mediterranean, are U.S. citizens from many...Appeals court rules against Dearborn in Arab Festival case
DETROIT — A federal court says it was illegal to bar a Christian evangelist from passing leaflets at the Arab International Festival in Dearborn last year according to various reports. The appeals court ruled 2-1 Thursday in the case of George Saieg of Anaheim, Calif. The decision comes less...Man accused of plotting mosque attack to have mental hearing
DETROIT — Roger Stockham, the 63-year-old man who was arrested outside of the Islamic Center of America for plotting to detonate highly-explosive fireworks earlier this year, has been ordered to undergo a mental competency test by Wayne County Judge Bruce Morrow. Stockham, who has a mental...Peace activists hold celebration of international flotilla
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor-based Michigan Peaceworks will sponsor a peace picnic and demonstration on Friday, June 24 to celebrate the launch of the international humanitarian flotilla bringing food and medicine to Gaza. The peace picnic will take place near Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. The...
Snyder’s opposition to Arizona-style law applauded by immigrants rights groups
May 21st, 20110 DETROIT - On Thursday morning at the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual public policy breakfast at the Detroit Athletic Club, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder fielded questions regarding proposed anti-immigrant legislation in Michigan.After a speech which highlighted the contributions of Hispanic and Latino businesses to...Chief Judge Rosen swears in Hammoud as Assistant U.S.Attorney in federal courtroom with large community participation
From left to right are: LIBC Founder Ned Fawaz, Publisher of The Arab American News Osama Siblani, LAHC Founder Ali Jawad, Chief Judge Gerald Rosen, Asst. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Abed Hammoud, U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, LAHC President attorney Sam Salamey and...Islamic Center of America raises funds, honors men forexemplary community leadership
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad receives in recognition of providing community safety from outgoing ICA Board of Directors Chairman Dr. Afif Jawad (C) and newly-elected Chairman Jamal Dakroub. PHOTOS: Nafeh AbuNab/American Elite StudiosDEARBORN — Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad and......
‘Arab Spring’ creates greater hope for liberatingPalestine
Pioneering former White House correspondent Helen Thomas (seated, bottom right in black shirt) poses with attendees at the Palestine Cultural Office's commemoration of Nakba 63. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNabDEARBORN — Speaking before hundreds at the Palestine Cultural Office’s (PCO) annual Al-Nakba commemoration,...Arab International Festival expected to happen this yearwith help from Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
City cited budget deficit claiming cost was too high; Jones' visit not a factor The three day event's fate, which runs from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19 and began in 1995, had been called into question after Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly said in a budget session last Thursday night that......
Chamber event highlights success, awards local professionals
Mohamed Hamieh (left) of Ford receives the American Arab of the Year in Technology Award from Dr. Daw Alwerfalli.DEARBORN — The American Arab Chamber of Commerce held its 6th Annual "Celebrating Success" Banquet presented by the American Arab Professionals Network at Greenfield Manor on Wednesday, May...Local girl trapped in Syria while visiting
Sara Alouh, who is now 11, is trapped in Syria's current state of civil unrest. Her parents are working with local and national groups to get her returned home safely.SOUTHFIELD – During a press conference at CAIR-Michigan headquarters, Flint couple Ahmad Alouh and his wife Wisam addressed the...Key Dearborn budget hearing set for June 1, May 18 sessioncanceled
Proposed budget by O'Reilly includes 42 layoffs, facility closures and sales DEARBORN — The city's budget session set for May 18 has been canceled, but the Dearborn City Council officially confirmed the date of Wednesday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. as the public hearing for the proposed...
Protesters brave strong winds, rain in support ofPalestinians on Nakba 63 at Dearborn City Hall
May 20th, 20110 Activists held banners and waved Palestinian flags on the steps of Dearborn City Hall on May 15 in commemoration of the Nakba, or "Day of Catastrophe," in Palestine. The creation of Israel led to millions of refugees. Chants of "End the occupation now!" and "Free, free Palestine!" went up from the crowd.......
Palestinian Nakba survivor recalls invasion 63 years later
May 20th, 20110 Nigem Ameen (far right) with his son Sayel and wife Fawzieh upon arriving to Michigan in the 1970s. Ameen now travels back and forth between Ramallah, Palestine, and Dearborn. Photo courtesy of Ameen familyDEARBORN — To many who participate in commemorations and rallies each year, the...Jones remains firm on plans to visit Dearborn nextmonth
DEARBORN – Terry Jones, the extremist pastor who has twice visited Dearborn to protest against what he calls "shari'a" in America, said he will visit again on June 17 regardless of whether the Arab International Festival goes through as planned. Jones, who supervised a Qur'an burning in......
HFCC offers free training for defense sector jobs
DEARBORN – Henry Ford Community College’s M-TEC Division will offer free training for unemployed, underemployed, dislocated workers and veterans for the anticipated growth of defense sector employment in southeast Michigan. This training is made possible through funding from the...My Orphans holds first annual fundraising dinner
DEARBORN — My Orphans held its first annual fundraising dinner on May 13, 2011 at Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. The organization was established as a project under the Humanitarian Services Department of the office of I.M.A.M., which is a 501c3 non-profit, to respond to the desperate......