Family rallies to raise funds to save young man’s life
A local family is desperately seeking the help of the community in saving the life of Ali Hafeez Habhab, a 22 year old from Kfarhouna, Lebanon, who was diagnosed with liver cancer two months ago. When they learned that an immediate liver transplant would save his life, Ali’s family began a frantic search for a matching donor. His...Cancer-causing chemical found in tap water of Ann Arbor, 30 other U.S. cities
An analysis of 35 U.S. cities' tap water has found that 31 one of these water sources (including Ann Arbor) contain exceedingly high levels of hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen.The study is the first of its kind ever to be released to the public and comes, fortuitously, as the EPA is deciding whether to set safe drinking standards...State’s population declining
Michigan, the eight largest state, was the only state in the country to lose population this decade according to the 2010 census. Michigan's population dropped from 9,938,444 to 9,883,640, a o.6% decline. As a result, Michigan will lose a seat in Congress, bringing the state's representatives down to 14. According to the results that...ADC-Michigan hosts annual gala, continues to push forward despite financial difficulties
With several hundred guests attending the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Michigan's (ADC-MI) annual benefit gala on Friday, Dec. 10 at the exquisite Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, it was easy for many to mistakenly think that the organization is in the middle of a time of abundance. But according to ADC-MI Regional...Midwest Medical Center holds grand opening in Dearborn
DEARBORN - For many decades, the corner of Schaefer Road and Michigan Avenue in Dearborn was a thriving commercial area and the site of various stores including a Montgomery Ward department store. Now, the corner has been re-imagined as the new Dearborn Town Center, an $80-million dollar project. The centerpiece of the project is the...Arab Americans still fighting to reinstate Helen Thomas award at Wayne State
DETROIT — Wayne State University (WSU) has announced it won't place journalistic icon Helen Thomas' name back on its annual Spirit of Diversity Award, despite the concerns Arab Americans and others have expressed over the matter. On Dec. 10 WSU's Arab American Student Union (ASU) protested on the university's campus in front of the...
Amer Act signed into law
December 18th, 20100 Family turns tragedy into benefit for others As of Tuesday, December 14, relatives in Michigan will be given special consideration when children are placed into foster care by the Department of Human Services. It was on that day that Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed House Bill 4118 into law. HB4118 is also known as the "Amer...UM’s dream season ends in College Cup
Michigan soccer coach Steve Burns (in background pointing) instructs players during Dec. 10's 2-1 loss to Akron. Photo courtesy of MGoBlue.comNear the midway point of Friday night's game against Akron, Dearborn's Soony Saad received a pass from his brother Hamoody, setting him up for a good look at what would have been the go-ahead...Sahara Hotel owners to pay $100K to settle EEOC national origin harassment, retaliation suit
LAS VEGAS – The former and current owners of the Sahara Hotel & Casino, a popular establishment on the Las Vegas strip, will pay a total of $100,000 and furnish other relief to settle a national origin harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced...
Poll: Discrimination growing in Michigan
December 18th, 20100 Discrimination based on race, gender or sexual orientation is apparently getting worse in Michigan, respondents in a recent poll commissioned for the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion say. The poll showed that 46 percent of Michigan residents said people of color have worse education and employment opportunities than white...Stout Middle School names gymnasium after Shamey
DEARBORN — Long-time physical education teacher, athletic director, basketball coach, and mentor Tommy Shamey was honored at Stout Middle School in Dearborn on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in a surprise ceremony at the Stout vs. Salina basketball game. Longtime Stout gym teacher, athletic director, and basketball coach Tommy Shamey has...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...
