Finkelstein stokes discussion at HFCC
Internationally-known author and scholar Norman Finkelstein spoke at HFCC on Tuesday, Nov. 9. PHOTOS: Tariq Abdel-Wahid/TAANDEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College wrapped up its seven-day "Middle Eastern Visions II" film festival on Tuesday, November 9 with a second screening of "American Radical: The Trials of Norman...Corrie, Said’s legacies celebrated at MPT event
DEARBORN - The Lansing-based Michigan Peace Team in partnership with the Palestine Cultural Office held its 2010 signature event entitled "Living Justice: Celebrating the Life & Work of Edward Said and Rachel Corrie" on Friday, November 5 at Greenfield Manor in Dearborn in front of a sold-out crowd honoring the two legendary...Two Arab Americans inducted into Heritage Hall of Fame
DETROIT — On Tuesday, November, 9, 2010, Wassim Mahfouz, executive director of the Lebanese American Heritage Club and executive assistant to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, and and Fr. George Shalhoub, religious leader at the Basilica of St. Mary in Livonia.were inducted into the Heritage Hall of Fame with four other community...Jaafar promoted to Wayne County Deputy of Communication Affairs
Mike Jaafar during the ceremony for his promotion. PHOTO: Natasha Dado/TAANMaher "Mike" Jaafar was honored at a promotional ceremony program on Nov.11 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn for recently stepping up to the position of Deputy Chief of Communication Affairs for Wayne County. In August 2009 Wayne County Sherriff...Arizona State University students protest Israeli soldier’s PR visit
Arizona State University students protested the visit of Nadav Weinberg, an Israeli soldier who came to speak to students about his experiences serving in Israel's army. The protesters voiced their opposition to the Israeli army through a silent protest. Shortly after Weinberg began speaking protestors took off their jackets to...Father of bullied Muslim teen in NY speaks out
NEW YORK – The topic of bullying has come to the forefront in recent weeks as more and more people are taking notice of the issue during the fall school season. Bullies target their victims for a variety of reasons, but 16-year-old Kristian of Staten Island, New York was picked on and eventually beaten on multiple occasions...Fordson loses in second round, looks to 2011
DEARBORN — One week after avenging an earlier loss to rival Dearborn High School, the Fordson football team was unable to exact revenge against the team that beat them in last year's playoffs as Detroit Cass Tech ended their season with a 32-18 home victory. Fordson led 6-0 before Cass Tech roared back to a 19-6 lead going into...The FBI and University of Michigan-Dearborn join forces for marketing campaign
DEARBORN – On Target Marketing Agency, a student-run marketing agency at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, has developed a fully integrated marketing campaign as part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Collegiate Marketing & Recruitment Program. The campaign is aimed at generating an applicant pool for Investigative...
Publisher discusses paper’s history, ethnic media role in American life
November 7th, 20100 DEARBORN - "We need to engage in a real and substantive discussion, in a dialogue that doesn't muzzle people or stifle any debate," said Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, to open his lecture at Henry Ford Community College on Wednesday, November 3. The Arab American News' publisher, Osama Siblani, spoke on...Helen Thomas to receive the 2010 Mehdi Courage in Journalism Award
Washington — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that the 2010 Mehdi Courage in Journalism Award will be presented to Helen Thomas at ADC's November 18, 2010, Gala dinner in her honor. The National Arab American Journalists Association (NAAJA) and the family of the late Arab American leader, Dr....
Local Muslims and Christians condemn bloody Baghdad church massacre
November 7th, 20100 According to media reports 58 were killed and 75 more injured after Al-Qaeda extremists in suicide vests raided Our Lady of Salvation Syriac Church in Baghdad, Iraq during evening mass on Sunday. Residents mourn near the coffin of a victim killed in an attack on the Our Lady of Salvation church, during a funeral at St. Joseph...Students counter-protest Baptist hate group from Kansas
DEARBORN - Around 25 high school and college Arab American students stood alongside the road early Monday near the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn to counter-protest activists of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), who call Islam a "false religion." "We organized this because we're sick and tired of the Westboro Baptist Church...High school students to explore ways to improve race relations
DEARBORN — Some 200 students from 78 different southeast Michigan high schools will converge on the University of Michigan – Dearborn campus Saturday, Nov., 6, for a one-day summit sponsored by New Detroit and the University that will explore ways to improve race relations in their schools and neighborhoods. The theme of the...Gamerz USA: Redefining family fun in Westland
DEARBORN — When Dearborn businessman Morgan Hammoud surveyed the metro Detroit landscape, he saw plenty of places for teenagers to hang out and plenty of places for younger kids to hang out. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Gamerz USA family fun center in Westland. Here, owner Morgan Hammoud (c) cuts the ribbon...Ascent TV film featured at Voxtropolis Film Festival
DETROIT - Ascent TV's most recent short film, "Rock Bottom," was selected to premiere among three other short films at the Voxtropolis Film Festival on Oct. 15th and 16th in Troy and Detroit. The film chronicles the true story of a young man named Adam who loses direction in life at an early age. Adam was hurt by outside factors......
ADC offers scholarship opportunities to high school seniors
DEARBORN - The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is celebrating its 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Scholarship Reception on Friday, Feb. 11. However the deadline to apply is Jan. 18. Students are required to submit an essay. For further inquiry on the ADC scholarship application process visit,...Hackel to join Patterson, Ficano as new county executive
DETROIT - Macomb County will be represented by a county executive for the first time, starting in January. County Sheriff Mark Hackel was elected to the post - which voters approved as part of a new county charter last year. Hackel says Macomb County and the southeast Michigan region stand to benefit from the change. "I think it......
Career workshop offers women expert advice
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Henry Ford Community College is hosting "Imagine the Possibilities: Non-Traditional Careers for Women in Technology," from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The workshop gives women an introduction to work positions that have generally been dominated by men. Those fields include architecture,...Community, scholars respond to alleged Al Qaeda spokesman
Adam GadahnA 48-minute video posted on the Internet by the Maryland-based SITE group showing a video message from alleged American spokesman Adam Gadahn on Sunday, October 23 garnered both local and nationwide media attention over the past week. Gadahn, who was born in California as Adam Pearlman and is of Jewish descent, called...Dingell’s office receives $150 million for railway development
Michigan will be receiving $150 million for the development of a high speed railway between Dearborn and Kalamazoo. Congressman John Dingell announced the grant receipt Monday Oct.25. According to Dingell, this railway is just the first step to upgrades that will help create a railway between Detroit and Chicago. The grant is...
ADC honors “Guardians of Justice” at 9th Annual Judges Night
October 31st, 20100 PHOTO: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee-Michigan Regional Director Imad Hamad (center, wearing hat) poses with judges honored at the 9th Annual Judges Night event at Byblos Banquet Hall in Dearborn on Thursday, October 28. PHOTOS: Nafeh AbuNab/American Elite StudiosDEARBORN — Around 400 people gathered at the Byblos......
Democratic attorney general candidate Leyton speaks to Arab Student Union, blasts Arizona immigration law
DEARBORN –The attorney general position is one of the most high-profile and important offices in each state, and the 2010 race in Michigan between David Leyton and Bill Schuette is one that will have a big impact on the future of the Arab American community. In order to get to know the candidates and their plans better, the Arab...Snyder and Bernero court Arab votes at Chamber Banquet
DEARBORN — On Oct. 22, just days leading up to the Nov. 2 statewide election, the gubernatorial candidates took the stage at a banquet for the American Arab Chamber of Commerce to outline their plans for Michigan's uncertain future. According to chamber press release about 1100 attended the 18th annual "Building Economic Bridges"......
Pakistan flood victims’ plight expected to worsen as winter nears
DEARBORN — About $480,000 was raised for Pakistan flood victims during a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn on Oct. 24. The Pakistan floods began July 2010 after heavy monsoon rains hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan. According to statistics from Islamic Relief-USA dating back to September, more than 17...
Students break down Muslim stereotypes with Pink Hijab Day for breast cancer awareness
October 30th, 20100 To raise awareness about the dangers of breast cancer and showcase its commitment to the community, the Muslim Student Association of Henry Ford Community College hosted Pink Hijab Day on Oct.27. Participants wore pink hijabs in support of breast cancer awareness. PHOTO: Natasha Dado/TAANAbout 130 gathered for dinner at HFCC and......
