Hyatt’s Giulio & Sons delights travelers and locals alike
With its impressive facade and prime location, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. But hidden inside on the second floor also lies what many consider one of the area's true culinary gems in Giulio & Sons Restaurant, which has become a favorite of both travelers and locals...NewPolicy.org: A call to action
During the past week, we have witnessed the desolate state of the peace process in Israel/Palestine. We grimaced at the sight of Vice President Joseph Biden landing in Israel, as his host country announced the building of 1600 units in an illegal settlement in East Jerusalem. We have winced in shame as the Lancet journal reported...A fatwa against terrorism that might work
Newark, Delaware — Dr. Tahir ul-Qadri, a Pakistani Islamic scholar visiting the United Kingdom, recently released a 600-page fatwa, or non-binding opinion in Islamic law, against terrorism. This fatwa might actually have an impact. It is comprehensive, direct and does not dodge any of the issues. It has come at a time when there is...Don’t confuse boycott with censorship
On March 5, 2010, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported that producer Shuki Weiss, who has been involved in producing many of the Israeli concerts headlined by international stars in recent years, has attacked human rights activists for calling on the Pixies to cancel their June 9 concert at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds. Weiss is reported to...Census: The time is now
Some Arab Americans are pushing a movement to fill in "Arab" under the "Other" category for the question on race. DETROIT — Census forms were mailed this week to homes accross the country. Mayor Dave Bing was at the Arab American and Chaldean Council's Youth Recreation and Leadership Center in Detroit on Thursday speaking on...Man killed in apparent racing accident
DETROIT — An apparent high-speed race between two cars on Warren Avenue near Greenfield Road in Detroit near the Dearborn border on Monday left one dead and local residents fearing for their safety after a black SUV collided with a man attempting to cross the street. The accident happened around 1 p.m. on Warren Avenue near Montrose...Developer pulls out of West Dearborn project
DEARBORN —'For Sale' signs bearing the phrase "The Dream is Over" have been posted on multiple Downtown West Dearborn buildings owned by developer Hakim Fakhoury. One of several 'For Sale' signs posted on multiple buildings owned by developer Hakim Fakhoury in Downtown West Dearborn. PHOTO: Khalil AlHajalFakhoury has blamed...Congressional candidate looks to claim district for Democrats
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A candidate for U.S. Congress vying to uproot a conservative incumbent in an evolving local district met with Arab Americans Tuesday in Dearborn Heights. Candidate for U.S. Congress Natalie Manoogian Mosher, center, with a group of Arab Americans Tuesday. Natalie Manoogian Mosher, of Canton, is trying to...Attorney general candidate raises funds in Dearborn Heights
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general Bill Schuette met with a group of fundraisers that included Arab Americans Tuesday in Dearborn Heights at Antonio's Cucina Italiana. Michigan attorney general candidate Bill Schuette, standing, during a Tuesday campaign fundraiser in Dearborn Heights. He...Bernero gets union endorsement
The Michigan AFL-CIO endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero last week. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero Support from the coalition of 50 unions, representing some 600,000 workers and retirees, can give the Lansing mayor's campaign a major financial and organizational boost. Bernero, 45, will face fellow...Blues reach out to community
DETROIT — CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Daniel Loepp spoke to the Arab American and Chaldean Council's Board of Directors and Advisory Board on March 8, addressing the state's economic outlook and health care reform. BCBSM and ACC CEOs Dan Loepp and Haifa Fakhouri Loepp described the health care industry as a rare...Upscale and down home at the same time
With so many people looking for both new tastes and healthier food choices, the spread of Lebanese cuisine in southeast Michigan has occurred at a rapid pace. Le Chef offers authentic Lebanese cooking in an elegant, upscale setting. But when owner Edward Bitar decided to open his new Lebanese restaurant Le Chef in Farmington...Afghanistan can’t be war in a box
The event on the House floor Wednesday afternoon was monumental — the first major Congressional debate about U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since lawmakers authorized the invasion of that country in autumn 2001. But, as Rep. Patrick Kennedy noted with disgust on Wednesday, the House press gallery was nearly empty. He aptly...Ten ways to react to attacks when going against the grain
Last week a colleague who has been facing repeated and unfair attacks in the media and the blogosphere (for making arguments that cut against the conventional wisdom) sent around an email asking a number of friends and associates (including me) for advice on how to deal with the attacks. Having been smeared in similar fashion myself, I...McKinney to headline ASU event
DEARBORN — Former U.S. Congresswoman and presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney endeared herself to many in the Arab American community last summer when she joined fellow human rights activists on a boat attempting to provide relief to beseiged Gaza. Former U.S. Congresswoman and Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia......
Rev. Jesse Jackson to speak at 10th CAIR dinner
SOUTHFIELD — The Council on Islamic Relations-Michigan (CAIR-MI) will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Sunday, March 28 by inviting perhaps its highest-profile speaker to date to its annual banquet, internationally recognized civil rights leader and activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., founder of the RainbowPUSH...Law enforcement hears community concerns
DEARBORN — Pending indictments involving local Arab American community leaders dominated discussion during a Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) meeting Wednesday in Dearborn. The meeting brought together about 80 members of the Arab American community and representatives from several government......
Campain roundup: Candidates seek endorsements, present ideas
Democratic candidate for Michigan Governor Andy Dillon on Thursday gained the first major labor endorsement in the wide-open race, getting the nod from the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council. Michigan House Speaker and Democratic candidate for governor Andy Dillon Dillon officially threw his hat into the field of...O’Reilly honored by Bint Jebail Cultural Center
At left: Founder of the Bint Jebail Cultural Center Mohammed Turfe, R, presents Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly with a plaque during an event honoring O'Reilly on Thursday, a day after the mayor gave his annual state of the city address. O'Reilly spoke Wednesday about the city's painful efforts to make deep cuts in response to economic...Local boxer Mihtar prepares for fight at major Detroit event
March 13th, 20100 DEARBORN — Every sports fan knows that Detroit has always been a good fight town. But truth be told, it's been a while since a top-of-the-line boxing card has found its way to the Motor City. Arab American boxer Brian "The Lion" Mihtar is scheduled to fight on the undercard of a major boxing event at the Joe Louis Arena on...Samhan leads team to NCAA Tournament
March 13th, 20100 After finishing the regular season one game behind college basketball power Gonzaga for the West Coast conference title, the St. Mary's College Gaels managed to defeat the Bulldogs in the league's championship game to punch their ticket to the "Big Dance," also known as the extremely popular NCAA Basketball Tournament. Arab......
Flexible Afghanistan war objectives
Washington and its willing mouthpieces in the media have for years been trying to sell us the preposterous war in Afghanistan. While they attempt to convince us that the war is predicated on a faultless military logic and moral wisdom, it remains in fact a tragic adventure with no decipherable objectives, and involving several countries,...Palestine Film Fest to open March 10
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Palestine Film Festival is set to open on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. featuring "Pomegranates and Myrrh," with director Najwa Najjar on hand at the Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty St. "Pomegranates and Myrrh" was an official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won Audience Award for......
New president for ADC national
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's national office this week announced that Sara Najjar-Wilson took over as the group's president on Monday, replacing former Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar. New ADC President Sara Najjar-Wilson Najjar-Wilson had been serving as ADC's executive director since November. "Working for...Take advantage of Passport Day
U.S. State Department officials representing the Detroit Passport Agency met with Arab American leaders on Wednesday to discuss opportunities and issues of concern to immigrant communities. The officials encouraged summer travelers to take advantage of upcoming Passport Day on March 27, in which the Detroit office, 211 West Fort......