BRIDGES meeting addresses community concerns
September 25th, 20100 The bi-monthly BRIDGES meeting was held on September 22, 2010 at the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn.DEARBORN — Government officials heard concerns from Arab American community leaders during the Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) bi-monthly meeting in Dearborn this Wednesday. ...Global Detroit proposes Welcoming Mat for immigrants
DETROIT — Global Detroit, a study funded by the New Economy Initiative, held a dinner on Thursday, September 16 at the International Institute in Detroit to speak with members from immigrant service providers and ethnic media about forming a "welcome mat" or a central inventory of services that are provided for immigrants in southeast...Dearborn Library adds “Mango” to learn foreign languages
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library, also known as the Henry Ford Centennial Library, is now offering the Mango Languages online language learning system to meet the community's language-learning needs. The Mango program is free for all cardholders at the library and features both English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons (in a...FILM: Where can we look for peace?
EthnoGraphic Media (EGM) appears to have released its new documentary right on cue. Now that the resurrected Israeli/Palestinian peace talks have once again become front-page news, the film Little Town of Bethlehem provides fresh insight presented in a compelling narrative. The film delivers a whisper of hope amidst coverage that often...
U.S. Muslims see Ground Zero mosque as test of rights
September 25th, 20100 NEW YORK — American Muslim leaders are starting to coalesce around the concept of building an Islamic center and mosque close to Ground Zero. Their reason for coming together: The issue has now become a test of their constitutional right to build houses of worship anywhere in the nation. On Monday, at a press conference outside of...Dearborn upsets Fordson, snaps streak
DEARBORN – The Dearborn vs. Fordson game is one of the biggest football rivalries in the state, but it had also become one of the more one-sided ones in recent years with the Tractors winning the past three games prior to the Friday, September 17 matchup at Fordson High School. But the Pioneers bounced back in resounding fashion last...Students observe International Day of Peace
DEARBORN — Some Dearborn Public Schools observed International Day of Peace, Sep.21, by engaging students in activities that promote the annual peace day's theme of harmony and the absence of war. This year's campaign slogan was "Peace=Future, The math is easy." International Day of Peace is observed by all United Nations (UN) member...Fundraiser supports Canadian boat to Gaza
WINDSOR — As part of the Free Gaza Flotilla movement, a fundraiser is being held on the Jubilee Queen, Canada's largest showboat. All proceeds go to support the funding for the voyage of a Canadian boat on a humanitarian mission in the Mediterranean. Guests will begin boarding the boat at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. departure on Saturday,...No charges in Lansing Quran burning
East Lansing - East Lansing officials will not press charges against the unnamed individual who claimed responsibility for burning a Qur’an and placing its remnants outside an Islamic Center in East Lansing on Sept. 11th. According to officials, there was no evidence that the man was responsible for the act with the exception...Flint serial killer receives additional charges Monday
FLINT — On Monday, Sep. 20, Elias Abuelazam, suspect in the Flint serial killings, was charged with one count of open murder and four counts of assault with intent to murder by Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton. Abuelazam now faces six charges. He was previously charged with one count of assault with intent to murder....American Jewish peacemaker to speak in Detroit
DETROIT — Author Mark Braverman is scheduled to visit metro Detroit for a series of seven events titled "The Path to Peace in Israel/Palestine," from October 1-3. Braverman is an American Jewish author of the Feb. 2010 book "Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land." He writes about his...Community holds annual fundraiser for Ficano
The Arab American community’s annual fundraiser for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano was held Thursday, Sep.16 at the Byblos Banquet Center in Dearborn. A crowd of 500 people from different organizations attended to honor Ficano, with all of the funds going to his campaign in hopes of being re-elected in November. Wayne...
Muslim Unity Center raises money for Pakistan flood victims
September 17th, 20100 More victims than '04 tsunami, '10 Haiti quake, and '05 Kashmir quake combined Although the Pakistan floods have not received as much media coverage as other natural disasters, the United Nations estimates that the number of victims affected by the floods exceeds the total number of victims affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami,...Arab American agent sues the FBI
Bassem Youssef The FBI's highest ranking Arabic speaking agent opened his courtroom battle against his employer this week in a Washington, D.C. federal court. Bassem Youssef is suing the FBI for job discrimination, saying he was denied a role in counterterror efforts after 9/11 despite his resume – and what he claims is a...Oakwood director wins Diversity Award
DEARBORN – For Mohamad "Moe" Rustom, the language barrier isn't just about difficulty in communication, it's about safety. Rustom with award.Rustom, RN, BSN, is the director of Clinical Language Services for the Oakwood Healthcare System (OHS). His work with people of various ethnic backgrounds—and improving the communication......
Arab American Army officer alleges police brutality
Sergeant Lateef Al-Saraji of the U.S. Army, filed a lawsuit against the Dallas Police department alleging that two officers, Tracy Glenn and Victor Quezada, arrested him and used excessive force, and detained him without reasonable suspicion or cause. The lawsuit also includes another defendant named Hatham Badry Al-Ani for...Locals from Koubeissi School finish strong at Taekwondo Nationals
National quarterfinalist Hameed Dakroub (C) poses with his peers. PHOTO COURTESY of Koubeissi TaekwondoDEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is home to one of the most accomplished taekwondo schools in the country, Koubeissi Taekwondo on Michigan Avenue. Three of the school's top students helped continue its illustrious tradition this......
UAW Region 1A boycotts Andiamo Restaurants
UAW Region 1A has announced its plan to boycott Andiamo restaurants beginning Sep. 16. The restaurant chain is accused of violating the rights of workers. UAW Region 1A represents 150,000 retired and working residents of Southeast Michigan. According to the National Labor Relations Board, the eatery has illegally retaliated against...First Eid Festival attendance exceeds expectations
The first Eid Festival was held on Sunday, Sep. 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to Khodr Hamka, an Eid Festival committee member, an estimated 5,000 people attended the event, which took place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. The festival was held in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, and included...Helen Thomas to be honored by AANM in D.C.
The Arab American National Museum will hold its annual Book Award Ceremony in Washington D.C. on Monday, October 4 at 8 p.m. The guest of honor is long-time, pioneering White House correspondent and Lebanese American journalist Helen Thomas, who is expected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets for the ceremony are...Dearborn residents can dispose of many items not allowed in curbside trash during free Sep. 18 collection event at DPW Yard
DEARBORN - Dearborn residents who need to dispose of many items not accepted in curbside trash pickup can get rid of them for free during a special collection event happening at the Dearborn DPW Yard on Saturday, September 18. Please note that absolutely no hazardous materials will be accepted. Further note that only Dearborn......
FBI investigation launched over burned Qur’an at Islamic Center in Lansing
A vandalized Qur'an was found at The Islamic Center of East Lansing on Sep. 11. The East Lansing Police and the FBI have launched an investigation in the case. The holy text was found with burn-marks, ripped pages and what is believed to be feces. No suspect has been found in the case. ...Open House for teachers at Arab American Museum
Educators are invited to attend a free open house of the Arab American Museum Thursday Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The museum will hold free tours for all teachers and educators. After the tour, guests are invited to have light refreshments and take home educational materials. A raffle will also be held. RSVP by September 24 by......
Organizations partner up to serve Detroit on 9/11 anniversary
DETROIT — In an effort to make the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York a national day of service and remembrance the Arab Community Center for Social and Economic Services partnered up with WISDOM, InterFaith Leadership Council, City Year and 1 By Youth and Leadership Detroit to participate in “Acts of Kindness (A-OK)...
Interfaith gatherings call for tolerance, remember 9/11 victims
September 13th, 20100 More than 20 religious leaders from various backgrounds and several different churches and mosques came together for an interfaith prayer session in support of tolerance and understanding on Sept. 11 at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn. PHOTOS: Nick Meyer/TAANA total of nearly 2,000 people gathered this past weekend for......
