Father killed while buying TV, family says
DETROIT— Hassan Abdallah, 39, of Dearborn was shot and killed on Thursday, December 2 around 11 p.m. while sitting in his car waiting to buy a TV from a friend of a former co-worker on the city's west side. "They believe that it was a set-up for his money," said reporter Adnan Beydoun of the Arabic section of The Arab American News,...
Protesters demand WSU repeal decision to pull Helen Thomas diversity award
December 11th, 20100 Protestors gathered outside Wayne State University’s (WSU )Faculty Administration Building early today demanding the school reverse its decision to pull the annual Helen Thomas’ Spirit of Diversity Award. The protest was held by WSU’s Arab American Student Union, (ASU) and included about 45 demonstrators. Several were not...Hamtramck student wins civil rights award
HIGHLAND PARK— Student Nafisa Nuzhat of Hamtramck has been named the winner of the M.G. Scott Foundation's high school essay contest in honor of Michigan's annual Sojourner Truth Day, celebrated on November 26. Nuzhat is a senior at Hamtramck High School who plans to attend the University of Michigan to study genetics. The...
Thomas strikes again at Zionists
December 10th, 20100 Thomas strikes again at Zionists: They own White House, Congress, Wall Street and Hollywood Groups demand WSU repeal decision to pull Helen Thomas diversity award The Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO) met with officials from Wayne State University (WSU) Tuesday to discuss WSU's decision to eliminate the annual Helen...
UM-Ann Arbor discussion focuses on Muslim women stereotypes
December 10th, 20100 ANN ARBOR — A diverse group of audience members came to Haven Hall for an event discussing stereotypes about Muslim women on December 7 at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a host of questions, but the topic of hijabs and veils took center stage during the event, which was hosted by Students for Challenging Perspectives...
Father of boy who needs heart transplant fears deportation
December 10th, 20100 Like most proud fathers, Amin Alhawati has a penchant for pointing out all of the little things that make his son unique and special. Amin Alhawati sits with his son, Ahmed, at his home in Dearborn. Ahmed stays tethered to a breathing machine for most of the day and is waiting for a heart and lung transplant, but his father may be...Michigan Fuels raises funds for Mott Hospital at holiday party
Michigan Fuels President Bill Saad (from left), his daughter Selina, VP of Michigan Fuels Brian Mifsud, and Mott Children's Hospital Development Generalist Gene Skidmore pose with a check for $10,000 given to the hospital by Michigan Fuels at their annual holiday party on Dec.3 Photo: Mohamad JaberDEARBORN — The Michigan Fuels...Wolverines soccer team advances to first-ever College Cup
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor soccer team scored an upset victory over Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 4 to punch the program's first-ever ticket to the College Cup, NCAA soccer's equivalent to basketball's Final Four. The Wolverines, who are led by a trio of all-conference Arab Americans including Hamoody Saad and Soony Saad from...Donations sought for surgery for baby with leukemia
DEARBORN — The family of 10-month old infant Amir Samhat, which lives in Lebanon, are seeking donations for a surgery expected to take place in two weeks that will help the child battle leukemia. The proceeds are being collected by Ali Samhat, the infant's cousin. Samhat says the family was preparing to sell their apartment in...ACC to dedicate buildings
DETROIT — In recognition of a lifetime of dedication, service and commitment to all who pass through its doors, the Arab American and Chaldean Council's (ACC) Board of Directors is proud to announce the dedication of its Detroit Headquarters, Youth Recreation and Leadership Center, and Artisana Adult Learning Center in honor of...CAIR asks that bias assault on NY imam be prosecuted as hate crime
NEW YORK — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on the Manhattan District Attorney's office to prosecute an alleged bias-motivated attack on an imam, or Muslim religious leader, as a hate crime. The incident began on the A-train early on the morning of Dec. 8 near Canal Street. One...Walk-out of Israeli soldier at UMass-Amherst
AMHERST, MASS. — Students at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst silently protested against a speaker from the Israeli Army who came to detail of his "experiences" in Gaza at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst on Thursday December 2 in the Hillel House. The speaker, Sergeant Kenny Sachs, is known for working with Israeli...Charitable giving can be done online
The Salvation Army, a charity organization, has teamed up with JC Penny to increase the amount of charitable giving throughout the holidays by allowing customers to donate gifts to those in need by buying online. "The Salvation Army is preparing for what is expected to be another record number of families seeking help this Christmas,"...
Helen Thomas speaks out on Zionism in the American Government at Byblos
December 7th, 20100 By Ray Hanania
A refugee from a refugee camp
December 4th, 20100 Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian Refugee Camp to America Written by Jamal Kanj Paperback: 192 pages, Garnet Publishing; 1st edition (October 15, 2010)What does it mean to be a refugee? For many Palestinians, this is a central part of their identity. Most Palestinians have experienced a flight for refuge at some......
One-third of Michiganians sought DHS help as economy deteriorated
December 4th, 20100 'TELLING OUR STORY' One-third of Michiganians sought DHS help as economy deteriorated With Michigan coming in as the state with the second-highest unemployment rate, and the worst nationwide economy since the Great Depression, the number of those seeking government aid has skyrocketed in the past few years. The Michigan Department...
Michigan Civil Rights Commission panel hears public’s immigration concerns
December 4th, 20100 DEARBORN — The complex topic of immigration law was the focus of a Monday, November 29 forum hosted by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and moderated by commissioner Nabih Ayad at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner Nabih Ayad hosted a panel discussion about immigration concerns......
Carnegie Scholar lectures on Palestine at HFCC
Monday marked the anniversary of the Nov. 29, 1947 adoption of the UN resolution which attempted to establish Arab and Jewish states in the Palestine region. Sixty-three years later, peace is sought, but many have little optimism that efforts will succeed. In the years since the resolution, much has changed in regards to the...
Two local non-profits break ground on new Dearborn Heights complex
December 4th, 20100 DEARBORN — It was a ground-breaking ceremony in more ways than one as local dignitaries came together to officially announce the forthcoming Hype Athletics complex and Hope for Humanity Center, a joint venture between the two well-known non-profit Dearborn institutions. (L-R) Dearborn Heights City Councilman Tom Berry, Zaman...AAI founder discusses new book in Dearborn
AAI Founder James Zogby signs books at UM-Dearborn on Wednesday. PHOTO: Tariq Wahid/TAANDEARBORN — While the future of the United States may hinge on happenings in the Middle East, a new book by Washington, D.C.-based Arab American Institute (AAI) Founder and President James Zogby has shed light on just how much Americans...Former Piston joins Mashhour’s staff on HFCC basketball team
Henry Ford Community College (HFCC), which currently boasts a 5-1 record after finishing fifth in the nation among community colleges last year, has welcomed former Detroit Piston and Michigan Wolverines basketball national champion Terry Mills as an assistant coach. Mills is originally from Romulus High School, where he won the Michigan......
Dearborn budget cuts mean job losses and service reductions
December 4th, 20100 Members of the Dearborn City Council met with a community task force on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss budget cuts. "We need to make some difficult decisions moving forward," Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly said. Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly (R) sits down with city council members and his task force to discuss budget...Non-profit Panera café opens in Dearborn
DEARBORN — Panera Cares, a non-profit community café in Dearborn, is now open. Its location, 22208 Michigan Ave. in West Dearborn, is the second built in the U.S. by the Panera Bread Foundation. There are no prices or cash registers, only suggested donation levels and donation bins. People are encouraged to take what they need and......
City resident Saad acquitted of Dearborn Heights police charges
Dearborn Heights resident Joseph Saad, age 61, was acquitted on charges of assaulting a police officer and obstruction of justice in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit on November 22. Joseph Saad was acquitted on Nov. 22 from charges of assaulting a police officer and obstruction of justice stemming from a summer incident....Michigan Wolverines advance to Elite 8 in NCAA Soccer Tournament
The Michigan Wolverines soccer team won their third-round game against South Carolina on Nov. 28 by a final score of 3-1 to move on to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. Michigan was led by Arab American stars Justin Meram and Soony Saad in the win; Meram of Shelby Twp. scored two goals and Saad of Dearborn added another along with an......
