CAAO announces rallies in Dearborn, Detroit to support Egyptian push for freedom
DEARBORN - The Congress of Arab American Organizations held a meeting at the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn on Thursday, Feb. 10 to discuss recent events in Egypt, as embattled president Hosni Mubarak refused to step down despite pressure from millions of protesters. The CAAO announced it will hold a vigil for the...Arab Americans rally in Dearborn to support Egypt protests, demand change in U.S. foreign policy
DEARBORN — To express solidarity with protesters in Egypt, about 200 Arab Americans rallied outside of Dearborn City Hall on Jan. 29, passionately shouting slogans including, “one, two, three, four, get Mubarak out the door,” “I hate you Mubarak” and “we don’t want you. Thirty years are enough. We want our freedom. We want...
CAAO to hold Egypt solidarity vigil and rally this Saturday
February 4th, 20110 On Monday, Jan. 31, members of the Congress of Arab American Organizations gathered to discuss the ongoing fight for democracy that has reached several Arab countries. The group represents about 40 organizations in Michigan. They issued this statement: “The CAAO stands with the people of these countries and their aspirations...
Man charged with terrorism in foiled attack on Islamic Center of America in Dearborn
February 4th, 20110 A 63-year-old California man was arraigned last week on Threat of Terrorism and other charges after being found in the parking lot of the Islamic Center of America on Ford Road in Dearborn with several highly-explosive "Class C" fireworks in his possession while wearing a black ski mask. Roger Stockham was arrested on Jan.24.A...Jordan’s Queen Noor joins Ricardo Karam on OTV this Tuesday
"Was your life a twist of fate or a stroke of luck?" asks host Ricardo Karam in an interview with Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan. The question was asked during her first interview with an Arab TV figure, Karam. She talks about magic moments with King Hussein, moments of anguish and hope as a citizen of two different worlds, and many...Demonstration in Ann Arbor supports uprising
ANN ARBOR — Another demonstration in support of the Egyptian revolution took place in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan as students from various Arab and Muslim student associations, Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, and the Egyptian Student Association gathered at the DIAG on the Central Campus on the afternoon of...Harmonie Garden back where it belongs near Wayne State
Owner passes out 600 free falafel sandwiches at grand opening Owner Taher JaberIn the business world, the first golden rule is that the customer is always right. So when Taher Jaber, owner of Harmonie Garden Cafe, began getting tons of requests to move back to his old stronghold at Wayne State University, it was almost as if he had...Two dead, four injured in high-speed, two-car accident
A car driven by 16-year-old Hyder Al-Abid crashed into an abandoned building on Tues., Feb. 1 after going about 75 mph in a 30 mph zone.DETROIT – Two local residents have died and four others were injured after a car lost control and crashed into an abandoned building in southwest Detroit on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 1....Snyder: State employees make twice as much as their counterparts in the private sector
Snyder: "The state pays a great price. The compensation of private sector workers dropped 13 percent in nearly 10 years. At the same time the pay of state employees increased by 19 percent."Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently voiced his concern on the financial compensation public employees receive. He says the state pays a great...Local Arab groups say Americans must engage in Egypt’s fight for democracy
In the wake of the protests in Egypt aimed to overthrow the country’s President Hosni Mubarak, local Arab organizations have issued statements in support of the Egyptian people’s desire for social and political change. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) is encouraging Muslims in Michigan to educate Americans on...Snyder says immigrants are beneficial to Michigan’s future
The program Global Detroit could benefit from Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s new plan to attract and keep immigrants with advanced degrees in Michigan. Global Detroit’s objective is to make the city a more welcoming region for immigrants and boost the economy. Snyder requested that state officials create a new initiative that...Discussion to address depiction of Israel in Arab media
DETROIT — The Jewish Law Student Association, Middle East Law Students Association and Wayne State University Dean of Students Office are sponsoring, “Israel and the Arab Media: A discussion on the portrayal of Israel in the domestic and international Arab media.” Panel guests include Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American...ADC-Michigan announces MLK scholarship recipients
The American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee-Michigan has announced the winners of its 12th annual Martin Luther King Scholarship contest. The contest was open to all Arab and Chaldean American high school seniors in the state. The ceremony is Feb. 11 at Byblos Banquet Center in Dearborn at 6 p.m. and is by invitation only. The...Report shows FBI has made about 40,000 violations since 9/11
A report released by the Electronic Frontier Foundations shows the Federal Bureau of Investigations has made nearly 40,000 violations while gathering intelligence since the terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001. The report was released Monday. According to 2,500 pages of documents looked over by EFF officials, the FBI violated the privacy...45 emergency managers to assist local cities and schools facing financial collapse
Forty-five new emergency financial officers are being hired to execute a plan of action for local cities and schools that are in or on the border of filing for bankruptcy, Michigan treasurer Andy Dillon said. The managers are being trained by his office, and may be used to counsel local officials on how to refrain from overspending in......
Arab American judge dances to raise money for youth
Federal Judge George Caram Steeth is among the judges who will perform in the Oakland Mediation Center’s Valentine’s Ball on Feb. 11 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Centerpoint. The event features federal, Oakland County circuit and district court judges and professional dancers. Steeth is Lebanese. All proceeds will benefit the...Older students asked to bring ID on buses
DEARBORN — Starting on Monday, older middle and high school students will be asked to have their student ID's on them when boarding school buses. The district said it is putting the new rule into place to better track student bus usage to make services more efficient and to be able to better answer questions from parents as to whether......
Local communities join forces, fight foreclosure
DEARBORN — A total of 15 local communities announced that they will join together with the Michigan Association of Realtors, the Michigan Housing Department Authority, several lenders and other groups for a state initiative to sell more foreclosed homes in 2011.The program's goal is to highlight federal programs to help buyers purchase...‘Freedom Denied:’ Finkelstein visits UM-Dearborn for discussion on Palestine
Internationally-known scholar and author Norman Finkelstein made his second visit to a Dearborn college campus in a little over two months as he headlined an event entitled Freedom Denied: Palestine Under Siege that was co-hosted by Students for Islamic Awareness (SIA) and the Arab Student Union (ASU) at the University of...Dearborn fundraiser sold out in support of Gaza missions
Galloway speaks to a sold-out crowd at Greenfield Manor about his upcoming flotilla and convoy. PHOTO: Nafeh AbuNab/ American Elite StudiosDEARBORN - A sold-out crowd of more than 700 came out to Greenfield Manor in Dearborn on Saturday, Jan. 22 to welcome members of the U.S. Boat to Gaza and Viva Palestina organizations at a...
Galloway visits Dearborn, speaks on Gaza siege and future flotilla
January 30th, 20110 Galloway listens to a speech at the event on Jan. 22 in Dearborn. PHOTOS: Nafeh AbuNab/ American Elite StudiosPrior to his sold-out fund-raising event at Greenfield Manor on Saturday, Jan. 22 in Dearborn, The Arab American News sat down with former long-time British member of parliament George Galloway for an interview about issues......
The Ansara dynasty: An immigrant success story
Lebanese brothers' strong work ethic pays off "The business landscape is a little risky right now but if you're willing to work hard in everything you will succeed; it's not going to stay this way forever, things will get better, I'm sure." — Andrew AnsaraMost immigrant success stories start with a...
Dearborn mayor on city finances: Budget cuts, layoffs and potential tax hikes
January 28th, 20110 DEARBORN - Mayor Jack O’Reilly presented a financial plan that is expected to reduce expenditures to match the city’s declined revenue. The plan was announced at a forum that was held on Jan. 27 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Mayor Jack O’ReillyO’Reilly announced potential millage rate changes. The current rate is......
U.S. Ambassador to Yemen visits Dearborn, Wayne State, hears community concerns
January 28th, 20110 Feierstein visited Wayne State University and Dearborn. He says elections are expected to occur later this year in Yemen and negotiated resolutions on issues of its constitution need to be addressed. He said the U.S. will not intervene in the election process and believes it should be transparent and administered strictly by Yemen...Local performer Naim Homaidan dies at 68
Naim Homaidan, age 68, of the famed local area duo Rana and Naim, passed away on January 23, 2011 after falling in his home which led to fatal internal injuries. He is survived by his wife, Rana, daughter Nagham and his brother Bahij Homaidan. He will be buried in California, per his wishes. The family will accept......