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State takes children away from Iraqi American parents who appear to be innocent
DEARBORN — There are certain types of children who are at high risk for abuse and neglect: children of drug-addicted parents, children of parents who have themselves been abused, and children of parents who have some sort of mental disorder. Nowhere on this list created by the American Academy...Syria and U.S. imperialism
When U.S. imperialism engages in an attack on any government or movement, it is essential that the workers' and progressive political movements for change gather as much information as is available and take a stand. It is cowardly to be neutral and rank betrayal to stand on the same side as the...Lebanese people still without a government
BEIRUT — Four months after Hizbullah toppled Lebanon's unity government, arduous negotiations on forming a new cabinet that will exclude the pro-Western camp are ongoing, with no clear end to the talks in sight.Prime minister-designate Najib Mikati, appointed with the blessing of Hizbullah, has held a string of meetings this week with...
Activists preparing for “third intifada”
May 13th, 20110 CAIRO (IPS) — Following the February ouster of Egypt's longstanding President Hosni Mubarak, calls have been circulating in Egypt and throughout the region for a "Third Intifada" to begin 15 May. "Unlike the first two Palestinian uprisings, the proposed Third Intifada is meant to involve the...
Monarchies closing ranks against spread of democracy
May 13th, 20110 WASHINGTON (IPS) — Reports that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is considering some form of membership for two non-Gulf states – Jordan and Morocco – confirm that the conservative Sunni monarchies of the Middle East are closing ranks against Iran, Iraq and the democratic wave sweeping...Will U.S. troops stay in Iraq after all?
WASHINGTON (IPS) — Amid high-level U.S. congressional delegations to evaluate developments in Iraq, a growing number of voices here, from both the Barack Obama administration and members of Congress, are concerned about a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country by December 2011 – a...DHS launches investigation concerning civil rights violations and profiling of local Muslims by CBP
DETROIT — The Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is opening an investigation to review mounting complaints from local Muslims who say they have been questioned by Customs Border Protection (CBP) officers about their religious practices while crossing the...
Bin Laden’s death should unite all Americans
May 13th, 20110 The recent death of Osama bin Laden brought celebrations to the streets at Ground Zero in New York, the White House and, closer to home, Dearborn. Barbara L. McQuadThe 9-11 attacks that bin Laden masterminded killed thousands of Americans and changed so much about our way of life. Ten years...
Ethnic cleansing of Palestinians or democratic Israel at work?
May 13th, 20110 It happened on the day after Independence Day, when Israel was immersed in praise of itself and its democracy almost ad nauseam, and on the eve of (virtually outlawed ) Nakba Day, when the Palestinian people mark the "catastrophe" — the anniversary of the creation of Israel. My colleague Akiva Eldar published what we have always known...AAPA enhances benefits as membership grows
The Michigan based Arab American Pharmacists Association's (AAPA) membership is continuing to increase by 25 percent annually, which has prompted the group to consider expanding in other states. U.S. Representative John Conyers, Jr. (far right) poses with AAPA members and Consul...ADC stands with the ‘Irvine 11’
Members of the 'Irvine 11' stand at a recent hearing. Each student faces up to six months in jail for protesting the speech of Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren peacefully.Washington, D.C. — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses support for the eleven students from the University of California (UC) Irvine and...
DREAM Act should become law in 2011
May 13th, 20110 This week, Senators Richard Durbin, Harry Reid, and Robert Menendez re-introduced the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Last fall, the DREAM Act passed the House of Representatives, and garnered the support of a majority in the Senate, but was ultimately defeated when...Egyptian Ambassador to visit Detroit, meet community leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States Sameh Shoukry will visit Michigan the fourth week of May accompanied by his wife. He is scheduled to meet with top state and local officials as well as business executives including CEO's of automakers. While in...Henry Ford Community College commencement exercises honor graduates, Congressman John D. Dingell
During HFCC Commencement Saturday, May 7, the College bestowed upon U.S. House of Representatives John D. Dingell the HFCC Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions toward excellence in education, outstanding civic accomplishments and for their unwavering support of Henry Ford Community...
Couple wins immigration case victory, ending two-decade-long legal battle
May 13th, 20110 After a trying legal battle of over twenty years, a Dearborn couple that fled to the U.S. due to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait received good news recently as their case was re-opened by the Board of Immigration Appeals. Ghassan Aboufakhr (C) with attorney Nabih Ayad (R) and attorney Zeina Makki at a......
Michigan peace activist injured by Israeli military in West Bank
May 13th, 20110 Sandy Quintano of Port Huron suffered two broken wrists and a large gash on her head.LANSING — As home demolitions continue in the West Bank of Palestine, international solidarity activists have continued to join in the non-violent resistance movement against illegal settlement construction and the building of massive...
Hammoud to be sworn in as an assistant U.S. Attorney on Monday
May 13th, 20110 On May 4, Abed Hammoud joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan in the position of Assistant U.S. Attorney. Hammoud formerly served as Lead Attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, most recently leading their mortgage fraud prosecutions department. Hammoud had...LAHC continues commitment to youth at 23rd scholarship dinner
Awardee 3rd Circuit Court Judge Charlene Elder speaks as LAHC founder Ali Jawad and Wayne County CEO Robert Ficano look on.DEARBORN — Guests packed the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Friday, May 6 to celebrate future leaders at the 23rd Annual Lebanese American Heritage Club Scholarship Foundation Dinner. While public educational funding...Metro Detroit Youth Day seeks scholarship applications
WARREN — The scholarship committee of Metro Detroit Youth Day is seeking to provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors which will be given out at the 29th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day July 13th on the athletic field of Belle Isle.Last year the organization, in cooperation with the Michigan Youth......
Child with leukemia to get bone marrow transplant after community support
DEARBORN — Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community both locally and internationally, 20-month-old Amir Samhat of Lebanon will head to either the United States or France on July 15th for a bone marrow transplant. He has been diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Over...Saturday is 2011 Arab American Service Day in Detroit, across the U.S.
DEARBORN — ACCESS will partner with Focus: HOPE in Detroit to paint walls, build community gardens, plant flowers and pack food boxes for families in need on Saturday, May 14 beginning at noon. The event will take place at Focus-HOPE's Center for Children. Arab Americans in 22 U.S. cities are set......
Passion to help children wins Bazzi Social Worker of the Year Award
DEARBORN — Salina Elementary School social worker Rola Bazzi-Gates was presented with the Social Worker of the Year Award for Region A through the Michigan Association of School Social Workers May 6. "It is a rewarding job in making a difference in children's lives and making them successful at...
Alhurra TV of Washington D.C. visits TAAN office for segment (video)
May 10th, 20110 Alhurra ("The Free") TV, which broadcasts to the Arab World from Washington, D.C., came to the TAAN offices last month and filmed the following clip (in Arabic): ......
