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Domestic workers: Modern day slavery in Arab countries
Last night at the hotel lobby of an Arab Gulf country, a family walked in aiming for the westernized café that sells everything but Arabic coffee. The mother seemed distant as she pressed buttons on her smart phone. The father looked tired as he puffed away on his cigarette, and a whole band of children ran around in refreshing chaos...New study expected to improve marriage outcomes in American Muslim community
A study being conducted by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) will help address and improve marriage outcomes in the American Muslim community. The study is examining different models of marriage education and divorce prevention programs and will document the effectiveness of these models. Findings from...‘Betroit’ director shares insights on Arab cinema and new film
Adel Serhan.Adel Serhan is a prominent Lebanese director. Throughout his 20-year career, he has directed dozens of music videos and commercials and worked with some of the Middle East's most acclaimed artists. In recent years, he has pursued his passion for cinema. His first movie, Khillet Warde, was featured in several film...Arab American entrepreneurs: Innovative or copycats?
DEARBORN — In the last few months, several new yogurt establishments have opened shop in the Dearborn-Dearborn Heights area, making it the hottest, and latest, business trend that local Arab American entrepreneurs seem to be wanting a piece of. However, whenever a new business trend emerges in the Arab American community, it seems...
Christian group returns to volunteer in Dearborn, despite cancellation of Arab Festival
June 21st, 20130 DEARBORN — While this past Father's Day weekend marked the first time, in 18 years, that the Arab International Festival was not held along Warren Avenue, it did not stop a Christian volunteer group that works to promote tolerance and understanding, from coming to town to continue a tradition of their own. In May, the American...Governor Snyder cuts visit to Israel short
Governor Rick Snyder visited Israel on an official trade mission from Saturday, June 15, to Thursday, June 20. The visit was supposed to last nine days, but was cut short, because the governor had to get back Michigan to push a bill to reform and expand Medicaid through the State Senate. The official stated purpose of the visit was...U.S. Census undercounting Arab Americans raises concerns
According to a recent report from the U.S. Census, 1.5 million Americans are of Arab decent, however that figure is in sharp contrast with another report from the Arab American Institute, an advocacy group based in Washington D.C., which states approximately 3.6 million Arab Americans live in the country. The figure from the U.S....Chase bank criticized by civil rights group for closing business bank account
JPMorgan Chase has come under fire by civil rights groups for abruptly closing a business account for an Arabic language business, without explanation.The Council on American-Islamic Relations-Michigan (CAIR-MI) is asking the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which is a division of the U.S. Department of Treasury, to investigate...Duggan ends his bid for Detroit Mayor after losing appeal
DETROIT — On Wednesday, Mike Duggan announced that he had officially pulled himself out of the race for Detroit Mayor. His decision comes one week after the Third Circuit Court declared that he was not eligible to run, based on a technicality in the City's charter.The issue, as presented to the circuit court by one of Duggan's...There are legal limits to what banks can do, even if it doesn’t always seem that way
The strength of the economy depends upon the smooth and predictable flow of money. Banks are at the center of economic activity. Not surprisingly, banks enjoy laws that favor them in many legal disputes with non-banks. And when anyone is used to winning, they begin to expect victory. It should be expected,...Detroit emergency manager orders investigation on two employee benefit programs
Orr.DETROIT — Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has signed and issued an order to open an investigation into the City’s two employee benefit programs. The investigation is being launched by the Inspector General and Auditor General into possible waste, abuse, fraud, and corruption possibly connected with the benefit...LAHC-YLC continue efforts to feed Detroit’s needy
DETROIT — On Tuesday, the Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) and its Young Leaders Committee (YLC) visited the Prayertime Tabernacle C.O.G.C. Church in Detroit and provided food and nutritional supplies to hundreds of people in dire need. This effort was carried out in partnership with Walmart. Over the years, this program,...Three defendants plead guilty to brutal murder of local Arab American man
DEARBORN — Three of the four suspects involved in the case of a local Arab American man, who was brutally murdered at his home last summer, have pleaded guilty to the crime. On June 13, Kristan Kainnadenise Holmes pled guilty to one charge of second degree murder in the death of Hassen Jaber, 45. The counts of felony murder,...Domestic assault suspect arrested; charged with multiple crimes
DEARBORN — On June 6, Dearborn Resident Ferdinand Lansang was apprehended and arrested by Dearborn Police Special Operations officers, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Apprehension Team. Lansang was arraigned by 19th District Court Judge Sam Salamey for ‘assault with intent to murder,’ ‘assault by...Tennessee hopes to be home of Fiat-Chrysler headquarters
While currently based in Auburn Hills, Chrysler, which is in the process of merging with Italian automaker Fiat, is being tempted by Tennessee officials to move its headquarters to their state.Fiat head Sergio Marchionne met with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam on Sunday, June 16, at a ceremony to mark the expansion of a Fiat factory in......
Michigan Republican Party opens 10 regional offices
LANSING — The Michigan Republican Party announced Tuesday that plans to open 10 regional offices on July 1, 2013. The 10 counties with offices will include Grand Traverse, Ottawa, Kent, Saginaw, Livingston, Kalamazoo, Washtenaw, Oakland, Wayne and Macomb. “The Michigan Republican Party’s new political strategy is...Whole Foods Market issues apology for ‘English-only’ policy
Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, released a statement this week, apologizing for the national food chain’s ‘English-only’ policy. The apology comes only days after an online petition, calling on the company to end its ‘English-only’ policy, garnered more than 15,000 signatures within a week. The signatures came...Wayne State University’s incoming president to make over $500,000 a year
DETROIT — Wayne State University's incoming President Dr. M. Roy Wilson is expected to earn over half a million dollars annually in pay, benefits and bonuses, according to his job contract, which was made public on Monday, June 17.He will receive close to $500,000, as a base salary, and at the end of his fifth year, is expected to...HFCC prepares amnesty for students who owe money, lays off 12 employees
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College has taken its first steps in finding a solution to some of the financial struggles that it has faced in recent years, which involve students who were abusing financial aid services and now owe the institution money.Earlier this year, the college announced that it would be hiking tuition rates for......
Poetry Corner: She will not come
Darwish.As a part of its continuing effort to share a portion of the literary wealth of Arabic poetry with the English reader, The Arab American News translates a poem by the legendary Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish.She will not comeTranslated by Ali HarbShe has not come. I said: And she will not... SoI will rearrange the evening...Tips to boost your smartphone’s battery life
Smartphones have become such integral parts of our lives that when we see those low battery warnings our hearts sink right along with the power of our mobile devices.And as most smartphone owners use their mobile devices for way more than just calls or texting, this can take a serious toll on battery life.“One of the biggest pain......
How to prepare your home’s outdoor space for summer fun
In the warmer months your home’s outdoor space is just as important as the rooms inside, especially if your family spends a lot of time outside.Be it your yard, garden, deck, or patio, there are steps you can take to prep these spaces for a fun and safe season.Pest Prevention Mosquitos aren’t just a pesky deterrent from outdoor...BCBSM grant applications being accepted until July 8th
DETROIT— For the ninth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will award up to one million dollars in grant funding, as part of its Strengthening the Safety Net program, an ongoing effort that the company has championed to help Michigan’s most vulnerable populations get access to better health......