Arab American doctor wins prestigious fellowship from Harvard University
March 15th, 20190 FLINT — As a student who was active in the Arab American community throughout college, Dr. Hussein Saghir gained a special affinity and aspiration for helping to serve minority and marginalized communities. Now, Saghir will have the opportunity to continue his education at the next level, as he was announced by Harvard University as...
Arab American student becomes all-time leading scorer in Dearborn Schools history
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School basketball player Jalal Baydoun enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in Dearborn Public School history and became the all-time leading scorer in the district. He finished his career with a few marks that are among the highest in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The boys'...
Fire and wind damage insurance expert shares tips on how to protect your home and family
March 15th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS — While people in Michigan don't face the same hardships as hurricane victims in Florida or wildfire victims in California, the Great Lakes State is still known for its unpredictable weather, which can cause everything from flooding to house fires. Rabih Hamawi, an attorney based in Southfield, has seen the worst...
Fordson High School hosts Palestinian folk dance troupe performance
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - The WISHAH Palestinian Dance Troupe will perform at Fordson High School on Saturday April 6 as a part of its 2019 U.S. Tour. Established in 2003, the 20-member WISHAH Troupe uses traditional debkeh dance to tell a narrative of the Palestinian people. Stories of daily life in the occupied territories are told through...
Sherri Saad holds place as top RE/MAX owner in southeast Michigan
March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan honored Sherri Saad, broker and owner of RE/MAX Leading Edge, at its Awards Gala on February 7. The event was held at Pennas of Sterling in Sterling Heights celebrating the accomplishments of RE/MAX's highest performers in southeast Michigan. Saad has ranked No. 1 in...
Attorney General Nessel leads legal effort to protect nearly $1 billion in lotto revenue for Michigan schools
March 12th, 20190 LANSING – A legal amicus brief was filed in an effort to protect the Michigan Lottery's annual earnings for Michigan schools, a press release from Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said on Monday. The brief was filed along with twelve jurisdictions supporting the New Hampshire Lottery Commission in two consolidated cases in the...
Dearborn Board of Education votes unanimously to name Fordson Atrium, Stout Team Room after Imad Fadlallah
March 12th, 20190 The Dearborn Board of Education has voted unanimously to name the atrium at Fordson High School, as well as the meeting room at Stout Middle School, after former Fordson Principal Sayed Imad Fadlallah. The vote took place during a board meeting on Monday night. Fadlallah, a passionate educator who passed away on March 14 of last...
Arkansas newspaper suing state over anti-BDS law
March 11th, 20190 LITTLE ROCK, AR — The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against financial entities tied to Israel has been the subject of 26 different state laws prohibiting people from joining, and Arkansas is one of them. But now, one newspaper owner in Arkansas is suing the state over the controversial 2017 law, planning to go through...
Young Dearborn man dies after fall from seventh-floor balcony on spring break
March 10th, 20190 CANCUN, MEXICO — A 19-year-old man from Dearborn has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony of a hotel room while on vacation here, a report from The Yucatan Times said on Saturday. The man was identified as Ahmed Altaii, who was vacationing at the GR Solaris Hotel on spring break, the Detroit Free Press said. Following...
Juvenile charged in Dearborn Heights homicide
March 9th, 20190 DETROIT — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Daylon Jamar Wooten, 16, of Dearborn Heights in connection with the homicide of James Newman, 17, of Inkster. Wooten was charged as an adult designated. This means that if he's convicted, the judge can determine at the sentencing hearing whether he'll be sentenced as a...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport named to list of top airports in America
March 9th, 20190 MONTREAL — Detroit Metropolitan Airport was named one of the top two in its category this week according to a press release from the Airports Council International. Among airports with between 25 and 40 million passengers per year, Detroit Metro took home top honors along with the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, the...
Mayor Duggan announces public safety measures in State of the City address
March 9th, 20190 DETROIT— Mayor Mike Duggan proposed an infusion of $10 million for public safety and boosting the ranks of police officers in Detroit in an attempt to recast its reputation as one of the nation's most violent cities. Duggan delivered his sixth State of the City address Tuesday and stated that he plans to add 70 officers to Detroit's...
CAIR-MI leader defends Ilhan Omar, calls for support amid climate of anti-Muslim bigotry
March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) has been busy in recent months, especially as Muslim Americans have attained success and radicalized threats against them have grown. According to Executive Director Dawud Walid, hate crime statistics against Muslims have increased during the past two years...
Rashida Tlaib announces impeachment resolution against President Trump
March 9th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) announced at a news conference on Wednesday that she plans to file an impeachment resolution against President Trump. "Later on this month, I will be joining folks and advocates across the country to file the impeachment resolution to start the impeachment proceedings," Tlaib...
Arab American Women’s Business Council celebrates International Women’s Day
March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC), a nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of Arab American women professionals and business owners, held a women’s bazaar at the Dearborn Inn on March 7. The AAWBC, which was founded in 2007 in Dearborn, also helps cater to the needs of young Arab American......
Dingell announces hearing on Abbas Drunk Driving Act
March 8th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The tragic accident that took the lives of the Abbas family of Northville in Kentucky in early January has led to a new initiative from U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), which aims to prevent drunk driving through the use of “safe vehicle technology” that includes in-vehicle breathalyzers. Dingell announced...
Community discussion in Dearborn focuses on vaccines and autism
March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — On Saturday, March 2, the Arab American Health Initiative and Blue Hands United for Autism held a community debate on vaccines and autism at the Arab American National Museum courtyard. Nearly 120 attendees were present, including community and organization members and panelists in the medical profession or parent...
Dearborn Heights mayor clears the air on alleged “missing funds”, praises Arab American contributions
March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko spoke publicly about the alleged missing funds in his city on Tuesday, clearing the air on allegations from City Council members and others who said approximately $1.4 million was allegedly “missing” from the books. “Nothing was missing and we feel very comfortable we've been...
Orphans of War seeks volunteers to collect gifts for refugee foster children
March 7th, 20191 DEARBORN — Orphans of War, a Michigan non-profit organization working with the Muslim Foster Care Association and Samaritas, is asking for motivated volunteers to collect and donate Eid gifts for Muslim refugee foster care children. “We need people willing to write letters to local businesses,” said Maria Kabanni, founder of......
Attorney General Nessel releases list of top 10 Michigan consumer complaints
March 7th, 20191 LANSING – The top 10 consumer complaints from the year 2018 in Michigan were released by Attorney General Dana Nessel this week, with credit and financial concerns ranking highest. In 2018, the Michigan Department of Attorney General received a total of nearly 9,000 complaints, according to a press release. “This week, we’re...
Feds: Arsonist arrested, charged with hate crimes for targeting Arab Americans in Dearborn Heights
March 6th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS —A 35-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested and charged with arson and hate crimes against Arab American residents on Monday after being accused of setting a series of fires in the area. The news was confirmed by Mayor Daniel Paletko on Tuesday in an interview with Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American......
Gov. Whitmer announces 45-cent gas tax hike to fund Michigan road projects
March 5th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a 45-cent increase in Michigan's gasoline and diesel taxes to fixed the roads, WILX-TV reported, a plan expected to be phased in later in 2019 and into next year. Whitmer presented the plan as part of her first executive budget to a joint session of the House and Senate...
Dearborn police ask for information regarding fatal shooting
March 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN— On Friday March 1, at approximately 8 p.m., the Dearborn Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Michigan Avenue and the Southfield Freeway. Police discovered a 28-year-old female Livonia resident suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Responding officers and Dearborn Fire Department......
