Ramadan speaks in support of MLFA
"It just sad, it’s just unbelievable that we can treat people with such commitment for justice and dignity, to be put in jail for supporting the Palestinians.” These were the opening words of guest speaker Tariq Ramadan’s keynote address on Saturday June 19, at the Muslim Legal Fund of America’s first benefit dinner in...White mice and teachers steer doctor to help people with cancer
When Ahmed Ezz was 4 years old his father, a pharmacologist involved in medication irradiation and cancer research at the universities of Alexandria, Egypt, and Chicago, used to let his son tag along to his laboratory to explore. "Of course, being a little kid you love those white lab mice," says Ezz, now a prominent radiation...Foundation, BCBSM raise funds for colitis, Crohn’s disease
DETROIT — Scores of supporters gathered at the Detroit Riverfront starting at Rivard Park on Saturday, June 26 for the "Take Steps: Be Heard for Crohn's and Colitis" walk with the goal of raising funds and awareness for the diseases. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the intestines and/or the mouth and anus with no current...Superior service and customer satisfaction earn Fairlane Ford of Dearborn national award
Dearborn — Fairlane Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships to be recognized with The 2009 President's Award by Ford Motor Company. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in 2009, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. This year, Ford...White mice and teachers steer doctor to help people with cancer
When Ahmed Ezz was 4 years old his father, a pharmacologist involved in medication irradiation and cancer research at the universities of Alexandria, Egypt, and Chicago, used to let his son tag along to his laboratory to explore. "Of course, being a little kid you love those white lab mice," says Ezz, now a prominent radiation...
Rights groups look at proposed Michigan law
July 2nd, 20100 With the Immigration Law Enforcement Act, which will give local police officers the right to detain anyone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, proposed in Michigan, many citizens are concerned that the proposed authority will lead to misuse and abuse of power by local law enforcement officers. In view of the concern,...DPS investigated for civil rights issue
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools System became subject to a federal civil rights investigation into its communication policies with non-English-speaking families this month as part of a nationwide review of 38 school districts. Because of the district's 7,000+ English-language learners, the vast majority of them Arab Americans,...
A new world, a better America
June 25th, 20100 The 2010 U.S. Social Forum brought activists together from across the country in Detroit on June 22 for a boisterous, cheerful, and peaceful protest march in support of various humanitarian causes including the fight to end the Israeli occupation and siege of Palestine. The forum was expected to run through Sunday, June 27 and...Israel cannot conduct its own investigation
Last week the government of Israel announced the launch of an investigation into the events surrounding the deadly Memorial Day flotilla raid which left nine activists dead. Many international bodies including the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), as well as human rights groups like Amnesty International, are calling for...
Michigan’s Arizona-like immigration bill debated
June 25th, 20100 DETROIT — Information on newly proposed Michigan HB 6256 known as the "Immigration Law Enforcement Act" was gathered during a hearing administered by the Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights June 18 inside Wayne State University's (WSU) Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. The bill is similar to Arizona...Evangelists challenge arrests at Arab festival, claim free speech rights
The group is alleging that their free speech rights were violated after their video cameras, which were used to record various conversations at the festival, were confiscated by police. They are requesting the return of their cameras and tapes.DEARBORN — A total of four Christian evangelists who were reportedly attempting to...Lebanese honored for philanthropy
LANSING — Ghassan and Manal Saab, Lebanese-Americans, were awarded the 2010 Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy, Michigan's most esteemed philanthropy award. The Saabs accepted the award at the Michigan Nonprofit Superconference held May 19 at the Lansing Center. The Saabs were nominated for the award by the Community...Restaurant offers halal Mexican classics
DEARBORN — With halal food choices still somewhat limited, many local Muslims find themselves unable to enjoy the same types of food that others do. But now, thanks to the opening of Fuego Grill in Dearborn earlier this month, Mexican food favorites along with the signature creations of head chef Sam Alvarado can be enjoyed at what he...ADC holds annual convention in nation’s capital
U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the Annual Civil Rights LuncheonWASHINGTON — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee held its 30th annual convention June 4-10 here in the nation's capital. This year's theme was 30 Years of Advocacy and Achievement: Strngthening the Voice of Equality...Memorial services to be held for Gaza aid flotilla victims
Demonstrators line up for funeral prayers on a main street leading to the residence of Israeli Ambassador to Turkey Gabby Levy in Ankara June 1, 2010. REUTERS/Umit BektasDEARBORN — The Congress of Arab American Organizations in Michigan is to hold memorial services to the humanitarians who lost their lives last week......
Local community condemns Israeli piracy, demands lifting of Gaza blockade
June 5th, 20100 About 450 people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds assembled on the steps of Dearborn City Hall on Tuesday, June 1 in solidarity with protesters from countries across the world to demonstrate against Israel's raid on aid ships heading to Gaza in international waters that killed at least 9 and injured...Israel averts international probe on Gaza atrocities
UNITED NATIONS — Less than 48 hours after the Israeli attack on a flotilla of six ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, the most powerful political body at the United Nations acted most ineffectively: it opted for a shaky "presidential statement" instead of a demanding resolution.The United States diluted that statement even further......
State Department officials visit Detroit, discuss issues facing Iraqi refugees
TROY and DEARBORN — U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of near Eastern Affairs Michael Corbin and the Deputy Assistant for Refugee Issues Larry Bartlett visited southeast Michigan this week with a focus on gathering information from the local Iraqi American community. Their visit included a Town Hall meeting with...Oak Park market, restaurant lost in fire
OAK PARK - Kashat International Foods market and Sahara Restaurant were lost in a fire on Wednesday evening. Both businesses, located in Oak Park, MI near the intersection of Coolidge and 9mile, were open and filled with customers at the time of the incident.“When I walked out, the smoke covered my face and we couldn’t see,” said...Sister of local flotilla activist urges action at vigil
DEARBORN - Speaking in Dearborn for the first time since her sister, University of Michigan graduate and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement Huwaida Arraf, was located and found to be safe in Israel following the Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla attacks, Mariam Arraf told a gathered crowd of about 150 people at Dearborn...Leyton, two Republicans vying for Michigan Attorney General
With Attorney General Mike Cox running for governor in 2010, several candidates are looking to replace him in this year’s election on November 3. BishopSenate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, former State Appeals Judge Bill Schuette and Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton are all in the running for the attorney general’s......
American Lebanese Center honors bridge-builders at first awards dinner
DEARBORN - The American Lebanese Center (ALC) honored compelling leaders for building bridges between communities for over 20 years during its first-ever awards dinner on May 30 at the Byblos Banquet Center in Dearborn.“It’s an opportunity to recognize people who have spent so much time and effort to improve the community. The...ACC awarded federal grant to assist refugees with job placement
DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) was recently awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration to provide employment training and job placement services to Iraqi refugees and other dislocated workers residing in the Detroit metropolitan area. The program,......
Arab Americans to demonstrate against fatal attack on Gaza aid flotilla
An injured pro-Palestinian activist reacts after Israeli commandos landed on a Gaza-bound ship in the Mediterranean Sea in this frame grab taken from footage released by DHA on May 31, 2010. Israeli commandos intercepted Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists on board were killed in bloodshed that...Local girl sacrifices life to save sister
DETROIT — The body of Nadaa Thabet was recovered Wednesday three quarters of a mile from where she was last seen on Belle Isle in Detroit. Thabet, 16, lost her life May 22 around 6 p.m. after her body disappeared into the Detroit river. Nadaa ThabetAccording to family members, Thabet, a Yemeni American, jumped into the river in an......
