Young Arab Leaders meet in New York
March 21st, 20080 NEW YORK About two hundred American and Arab businesspeople met at a conference here March 13-15 to promote dialogue, under the premise that business relations can help build understanding and even peace between the U.S. and the Arab World. The Young Arab Leaders, a Dubai-based network of Arab businesspeople under 45 years old,...DDP looks to the future of Detroit
"There has been great success in just two short years in downtown Detroit," said Penske. "We have identified the organizations that are invested in the DDP's mission and have forged dynamic collaborations that have given us the support and tools we need to continue downtown's immense progress. Penske reviewed the...Diane Rehm speaks in church lecture series
DEARBORN National Public Radio broadcaster Diane Rehm spoke at Christ Church in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, where hundreds gathered for the opportunity to put a face to a familiar voice. The host of "The Diane Rehm Show " appeared for the last installment of the church's Purple Perspective lecture series, which featured...UMD students to protest on war anniversary
DEARBORN Students United For Peace & Justice at the University of Michigan Dearborn was organized to inform students of the injustice and inhumanity that many around the world are suffering. They seek to have a strong role in representing the abused, oppressed, and helpless victims who have had their rights and freedom stripped...Public safety, service academy in Detroit has internship openings
Detroit Applications for summer internships in the Mayor's Time Public Safety and Service Academy (MTPSA) will be available starting March 17th at the Detroit Fire Training Academy (2775 W. Warren) and the Detroit Police Department (DPD) Police Community Services office (7310 Woodward). Students and young adults ages 16-18 are...UM student groups put culture on display
ANN ARBOR Despite the world's turmoil, celebrations of culture and being together are an important part of the Arab American experience. Last Saturday evening, the Arab American student organizations of the University of Michigan held another installment of the lively annual cultural event, ArabXpressions. ...Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers applauds Michigan Senate for passing twice-monthly food stamp legislation
Farmington Hills, MI On Wednesday, March 12, the state Senate voted to make Michigan the first state in the nation to issue food stamps twice each month. The Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) and other supporters say the bill would make fresh food more readily available to food stamp recipients throughout the...All Arab names in food stamp fraud ring
DEARBORN Twenty seven people arrested by state police in February for alleged food card fraud all seem to be of Arab descent, judging by their namesall recognizable Arab family names. But a spokesperson for Attorney General Mike Cox's office said that doesn't necessarily mean there is a problem specific to the Arab American...Event honors Arab American judges
DETROIT The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) held its second annual Salute to Justice dinner banquet honoring distinguished Judges of Lebanese origin on Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Michigan. More than 200 guests attended the event from Washington, Ohio, Lansing, Ann Arbor and Windsor, Canada in addition to the...Arab American inventor showcases radar device
Arab American inventor showcases radar device Troy A Lebanese-owned company in Troy introduced a collision alert radar system Tuesday to be used in commercial trucks for detecting the danger of a possible crash. Radar Safety Technologies (RST) intends for the FrontAlert system to be used on commercial trucks...Revered surgeon dies of cancer
Dr. Farouck Obeid, a well-known surgeon, author and professor, died March 7 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 58. Obeid was known as an energetic community leader and someone who went to great lengths to help medical students and others. A past president of the American Syrian Arab Cultural Association, those who...El-Astal sentenced after manslaughter plea
Dearborn Dearborn police played a critical role in the investigation of Mohammed El-Astal, 69, of Dearborn, who was sentenced to 11-15 years in prison on March 12 for his part in the killing of his son-in-law, Walid Alyoussef. El-Astal, originally charged with first degree murder, felony firearm, and disinterment...Canadian cultural planners big in Abu Dhabi
Canadians Gail Lord and her husband Barry, well known around the world in museum circles, are especially big news in Abu Dhabi. She is president of Lord Cultural Resources, Inc. and he works with her. Gail studied history at the University of Toronto, but her career has been in the arts, as a critic and academic. She...Anonymous citizen’s gift honors police officers
Recently one morning, I came to work and found a framed copy of a poem on my desk. Called "Everyday Heroes," it pays tribute to people who show heroism in many different ways: from parents who care for their children to men and women whose courage serves and sometimes even saves others. I found out that someone had...HOOKED ON HOOKAH: Latest Trend Hurting Youth
DEARBORN Three Metro Detroit elected officials are introducing bills that create a public awareness campaign about the dangers of smoking hookah or the water pipe. State Representative Gino H. Polidori (D-Dearborn), State Senator Irma Clark-Coleman (D-Detroit) and State Senator Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) are the bill sponsors.......
U of M to host conference on Shiism and Musa al-Sadr
ANN ARBOR The Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor will host a two-day conference on "The Shi'a, Modernity, and the Legacy of Musa al-Sadr," Friday and Saturday, March 14-15. From the activities of Hizbullah in southern Lebanon to the Sadr militias in Baghdad...Michigan ranked one of best-managed states
LANSING Governor Jennifer M. Granholm this week expressed appreciation to the Pew Center on the States and "Governing" magazine for recognizing Michigan as an outstanding leader in the Government Performance Project (GPP) report entitled, "Grading the States 2008." Granholm is one of just two governors who participated in the......
Local demonstrations protest Israeli atrocities in Gaza
After holding several meetings over the last week to find a way to respond to ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip, peace and human rights activists staged two large demonstrations in Dearborn and Detroit on Tuesday and Thursday. Israeli air strikes and ground incursions over the past eight days have left...
New Wal-Mart caters to Arabs
March 8th, 20080 Arabic-speaking employees, ethnic food and products highlight innovative store; local businesses concerned DEARBORN Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has opened an innovative new supercenter here. The 200,000 square foot store will offer a special line of products geared toward the Arab American and American Muslim...Educator of the Year award given
DEARBORN Students of Fordson High School teacher Amira Kassem turn to her for guidance, not only for their writing skills, but for help with their everyday lives. "She's a friend. A lot of teachers are just teachers. She plays a role of parent away from home," said Fordson senior Abbas Alawieh. Kassem, who teaches advanced...Student group looks to empower Arabs
DEARBORN The Arab Student Union (ASU) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is looking for businesses and community members to sponsor its third annual "Empowering the Youth" banquet. The dinner will take place on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. at Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn. ASU says it is an......
Community News Roundup
ACC announces scholarship awards SOUTHFIELD The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) has announced its 6th Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which provides financial assistance to graduating high school students pursuing a higher education. Applicants must be a high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who has...City officals urge residents to stay safe
DEARBORN In a presentation on personal and home safety given by Dearborn Police at the Esper Branch Library on Wednesday, officials implored a group of about 40 people to keep their heads up, their doors locked and the city's new neighborhood watch telephone number on hand. "The city of Dearborn is a safe city but we have to do......
Move cars off street during Public Service Days in Dearborn
DEARBORN A change is on the way regarding Dearborns Public Service Days program. Launched in January, Public Service Days promote cleaner neighborhoods in Dearborn. But, in order for city crews to deliver services in the most efficient manner on those Public Service Days, residents need to keep their parked vehicles off the...
Michigan’s sluggish economy not getting in the way of stores’ growth
March 1st, 20080 Johnny Karmo knows his 'Market' Some people seem to have a natural talent for their occupation. They can find success where others have struggled almost as if they have special built-in job-related instincts. Johnny Karmo is a grocer with a natural talent for his industry. His three suburban Detroit......