Michigan Democrats decline to adopt resolutions supporting Israel
October 13th, 20230 The deep divisions among Michigan Democrats about the war between Israel and Hamas, Gaza's governing entity, have prompted the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate to so far block action on resolutions offering symbolic support to Israel in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israeli settlements near the Gaza borders. In the House,...
Arab Americans rallying in Dearborn in support of Palestinians in Gaza call for peace and justice
October 13th, 20230 DEARBORN – Chanting "Free Free Palestine", more than 1,200 Arab Americans jammed an auditorium at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn on Tuesday evening to show their support for Palestinians as the death toll increased in Gaza after Israeli strikes. Speakers at the Dearborn rally focused on decades of...
Biden administration must fix reentry harassment of Muslims
October 11th, 20230 Harassment of American Muslims while flying has been a persistent problem since the expansion of the national security apparatus post 9/11. Racial and religious profiling by federal agents at airports to citizens being placed on watchlists without any means of due process are ongoing civil rights challenges for our community. Despite Mr....
Henry Ford College Hosts Women Leaders in Government Conference on Oct. 26, featuring Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
October 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — Henry Ford College (HFC) will host a public Women Leaders in Government Conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Forfa Auditorium on the First Floor of the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L) on the main campus. The conference will feature leading women...
Alsaghir brothers making their mark in the world of the MMA
October 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir has recently completed fight number nine of his entire MMA career, leaving him undefeated. This is his third fight of his professional career standing at 3-0, holding a continued undefeated streak of 9-0 overall throughout his professional and amateur career. Alsaghir successfully completed the...
Wayne County announces “Fall in Love with Wayne County” photo contest
October 6th, 20230 WAYNE COUNTY – Are you ready to Fall in Love with Wayne County? Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans has announced the kickoff of a photo contest designed to highlight the autumn season and celebrate the change of colors. Through Oct. 31, residents are encouraged to submit photos capturing the fall colors emerging across Wayne County...
Mayor Hammoud announces partnership with Google, ACCESS to offer free career training and advancement for Dearborn residents
September 29th, 20230 DEARBORN – Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud announced a partnership with ACCESS and Google to connect 500 Dearborn residents with Google Career Certificates training and help job-seekers land good-paying, high-demand jobs in growing fields at no cost. “This partnership will provide our residents with the tools and resources they need to...
Muslim rights group sues U.S. government over 20-year-old federal terrorist watchlist
September 29th, 20231 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal terrorist watchlist, mostly consisting of Muslim Americans, is Islamophobic and being used for “harassment and humiliation” and should be withdrawn, civil rights advocates argue. Formally known as the Terrorist Screening Dataset, or “TSDS”, the watchlist is made up of more than 1.5 million people,...
Governor Whitmer signs final bill in package protecting children, officially banning child marriage in Michigan
September 29th, 20230 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed the final bill in a package of legislation to protect minors in Michigan by raising the minimum age of consent for marriage to 18-years-old. The package builds on previous legislation the governor signed earlier this year and makes Michigan the 10th state in the country to ban child...
New Census numbers show 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in the U.S.
September 29th, 20230 The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African, Venezuelans were the fastest-growing Hispanic group in the last decade and Chinese and Asian Indians were the two largest Asian groups, according to...
Three suspects charged in connection with fatal shooting of Hassan Salame
September 29th, 20230 DEARBORN – On September 22, Lindsay Thurmond and Quenton Goston were arraigned in the 19th District Court in front of Judge Mark W. Somers on charges of homicide, felony murder and murder first degree premeditated. Goston was also charged with habitual offender, fourth offense and Thurmond received an additional charge of habitual...
CAIR-MI announces settlement with the Detroit Police Department for the discriminatory arrest of three Muslim men
September 29th, 20230 DETROIT – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, recently announced a settlement has been reached with the city of Detroit for the discriminatory arrest of three Muslim men in 2020. In 2021, CAIR-MI filed a...
Dearborn Heights: Shooting at residence leaves 16-year-old in critical condition
September 18th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A shooting at a Dearborn Heights residence has left a 16-year-old boy hospitalized with critical injuries. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, Dearborn Heights Police Officers were dispatched and responded to a residence on the 8400 block of Grayfield Street to investigate a reported shooting. The responding...
Resilient Neighborhoods: This northwest Detroit park has become a hub for biking and wellness activities
September 16th, 20230 By David Sands On a sunny Tuesday, Catherine Smith was getting ready to practice tai chi at Cool Cities Park. Smith, a resident of northwest Detroit's HOPE Village neighborhood, briefly practiced the Chinese martial arts form known for its slow graceful moves when she lived in Louisiana and is looking forward to trying it out...
Wayne County Airport Authority auctioning off surplus vehicles and equipment
September 16th, 20230 The Wayne County Airport Authority is set to auction off surplus vehicles and equipment on September 16. WHAT: The Wayne County Airport Authority will offer surplus vehicles and equipment for public auction through the Greater Detroit Auto Auction. WHEN: The live auction starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16. Items for bid......
Detroit Auto Show’s AutoMobili-D showcase returns
September 16th, 20230 DETROIT – The AutoMobili-D technology showcase (AMD), now in its eighth year, will be bigger than ever, occupying 85,000 sq. ft. on the main show floor in Hall D. The expanded exhibit area will feature an innovative cross section of 53 mobility and technology displays as well as 150 startups in the Plug and Play Detroit...
Dearborn Heights mayor, police chief respond to “incorrect” and “misleading” reports
September 16th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi and Police Chief Jerrod Hart are voicing frustrations over “incorrect” and “misleading” information published recently in a local newspaper. The article was originally headlined “Dearborn Heights Police Chief (Jerrod) Hart on leave, unlikely to return”, which was later changed by the...
Dearborn Heights Councilman Mo Baydoun named Council chair pro tem
September 14th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After the sudden resignation of former Councilman Ray Muscat, the City Council voted for Councilman Mo Baydoun to step in as Council chair pro tem. Baydoun was appointed to a vacant City Council seat in January 2021 before being elected to a two-year term in November 2021. While he is up for reelection this...
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center opens exhibit celebrating Arab American artists
September 14th, 20230 DEARBORN — On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Padzieski Art Gallery will feature a new exhibit called “For the Love of Humanity”, showcasing the work of Arab American artists. The show will feature artwork from 10 distinct artists and is free of charge. The show will run through Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Dearborn Ford Community &......
Zaman to host 14th annual Run Walk Picnic, will honor late volunteer Randa Abdallah
September 14th, 20230 DEARBORN — Zaman International is hosting its 14th annual Run Walk Picnic and will be honoring the late Randa Abdallah, a longtime volunteer and member of the Zaman Detroit Run Team. The event is aimed at raising awareness about Zaman’s work to eradicate poverty, with proceeds benefiting programs that support women and children...
A gala for 40 years of Black journalists’ achievement and advocacy
September 13th, 20230 DETROIT – The Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (Detroit NABJ) will celebrate turning 40 with a formal and some fun on September 24. The 5 p.m. event at Motor City Casino, 2901 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, includes a strolling buffet, dancing, a tribute to Black journalists’ legacy in the industry......
Visionary Dr. Prem Reddy recognized with Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award
September 12th, 20230 FARMINGTON HILLS – Dr Prem Reddy, chairman, president and CEO of Prime Healthcare, received the prestigious Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce – USA during a ceremony in Farmington Hills, attended by Michigan Gov. Whitmer and other dignitaries. Headquartered in Michigan, the...
Man sentenced to 30-50 years for Dearborn Hampton Inn murder
September 10th, 20230 DEARBORN – A man received a 30 to 50 year prison sentence Wednesday for a fatal shooting at the Dearborn Hampton Inn last year. Reichard Lee Williams-Lewis shot and killed 55-year-old hotel employee Tyrone Chapple on Oct. 6, 2022. Williams-Lewis pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last month. Police said Chapple was getting......
