Muslim woman files lawsuit following termination from Livonia clinic
December 20th, 20150 Terry Ali.DETROIT - A Muslim woman has filed a federal lawsuit against a Livonia Dermatology clinic for allegedly getting fired just two days after the mass shootings at San Bernardino. Terry Ali claims, who wears the hijab, said she had only been on the $14-an-hour job for one day at Livonia Dermatology when national news broke about...Dearborn business owner re-appointed to national committee
DEARBORN — Detroit’s Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) past-president has been re-appointed at the national level on the audit committee. Jumania Judeh said serving on the Audit Committee gave her a better understanding of CREW Network as a whole and opened her eyes to the challenges that come with running an international,...Arab American officer joins Dearborn Police Department
Kefah Mazloum (Center)DEARBORN — Kefah Mazloum, 25, is one of eight new officers sworn into the Dearborn Police Department this week. Mazloum was born and raised in Dearborn. He graduated from Fordson High School in 2008 and then obtained an associate’s degree at Henry Ford Community College. He later earned a bachelor's degree in...Community fear of hate crimes addressed at BRIDGES meeting
ROYAL OAK — Community leaders and federal officials discussed the rise of hate crimes against Muslims at a BRIDGES meeting in Royal Oak on Wednesday. Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) was established shortly after 9/11 to address security and civil rights grievances between...Despite cultural norms, retirement homes only option for many elderly Arabs
DEARBORN — Despite cultural norms and prevailing challenges, more Arab American families are embracing retirement and assisted living housing for their elderly relatives. There is a common consensus among health care professionals and researchers that most people— regardless of ethnicity— prefer not to admit their loved ones to...
Dealership, customers demand answers from SOS over revoked car titles
December 18th, 20150 Car owners who haven't received their titles protest in front of Secretary of State on Monday, Dec. 14DETROIT — The owner of a Detroit dealership whose license was revoked by the state earlier this year is claiming negligence by the Secretary of State for leaving more than 100 customers without titles to their cars. Big 3 Auto Sales,...
Civil rights group, community leaders combat rise of hate crimes across the nation
December 18th, 20150 Interfaith leaders and civil rights groups gather in solidarity against Islamophobia on Thursday, December 17 - Islamic House of WisdomDEARBORN — Hussein El-Katib and his daughter were driving along I-79 North in West Virginia on the morning of Saturday, December 12 when they spotted a vehicle that caught their attention. A black...
Michigan’s Middle Eastern Commission backs Snyder’s refugee pause
December 17th, 20150 A Syrian refugee carries his daughter the Canadian processing centre for Syrian refugees in JordanDEARBORN — When Gov. Rick Snyder announced a pause in efforts to bring in new Syrian refugees to Michigan after the terrorist attacks in Paris, major Arab, Muslim, immigration advocacy and civil rights organization criticized...
Security guard shoots armed man in Dearborn Heights courthouse
December 17th, 20150 The courthouse on Thursday morning DEARBORN HEGHTS — A security guard fatally shot a man at the Dearborn Heights district courthouse after he confronted the officer with a knife, police said.The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:45 a.m.State police identified the suspect as Mark Henning, 48, of Dearborn Heights. Henning...
Michigan State Police raids Dearborn City Halll
December 16th, 20150 DEARBORN — Michigan State Police investigators raided Dearborn's City Hall Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of embezzlement.State Police detectives carried out boxes from the office of the Dearborn City Clerk shortly after the raid. Police served a search warrant to City Clerk Kathy Buda.Dearborn City Attorney Laurie Ellerbrake said...
“Pro-ISIS” Dearborn rally was an anti-ISIS demonstration
December 16th, 20150 Imam Husham Al-Husainy speaking at the rally. Photo: Karbala CenterDEARBORN — There was a "pro-ISIS" rally in Dearborn, a widely circulated social media post is claiming. But the gathering portrayed in the photo that was shared thousands of times is actually of a demonstration against terrorism.The march, on Dec. 5, which was...Cursing in front of women is no longer illegal in Michigan
SnyderLANSING — Gov. Snyder signed a legislation Tuesday repealing several outdated laws. Cursing in front of women or children or playing the national anthem out of tune will no longer be criminal acts punishable by jail time in Michigan."Modernizing state government is an ongoing effort," Snyder said. "I appreciate the work of the...Robber calls Grand Rapids store clerk “terrorist” before shooting him
The suspect inside the storeGRAND RAPIDS — During an armed robbery, a Grand Rapids store clerk of Indian descent was called a "terrorist" before he was shot in the face, MLive reported.The robber shot the clerk in the cheek before midnight on Saturday, Dec. 12. The victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries and is now in stable...New principal appointed at Fordson High School
Hey AlcordrayDEARBORN — The Dearborn School Board has appointed a new Principal at Fordson High School. On Monday, December 14, Heyam Alcodray was appointed to the position per the Board's approval.Alcodray is currently the Principal at McCollough/Unis School, and was formerly Principal of Henry Ford Early College. She was also a...Attorney Helal Farhat appointed as 19th District Court Magistrate
Farhat.DEARBORN — Attorney Helal Farhat has been appointed as a part time 19th District Court Magistrate, filling a vacancy left by former magistrate Adel Harb, who last month was appointed to the 3rd Circuit Court by Governor Snyder. Farhat attended Wayne State University Law school where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2002.......
Muslim Americans raise $200,000 for California victims’ families
December 11th, 20150 Clayborn, a victim in the San Bernardino shooting.DETROIT — Launch-good, a Detroit based Muslim funding platform, has raised almost $200,000 this week to cover expenses of the California shooting victims’ families. In just four days, the Muslims United for San Bernardino campaign has raised close to $200,000 from more than...Wayne County Commission addresses inaccurate reports
WAYNE COUNTY -You may have read or heard some nasty things about the Wayne County Commission recently. Most of it is greatly exaggerated, distorted or entirely untrue. Inaccuracies in a few Detroit News opinion columns were repeated and reported as if they were fact. The editorials stoked the fire, which got the attention of TV and...
Community members, officials weigh in on gun debate
December 11th, 20150 Amira AyyoubDEARBORN — As small business owners, many Arab Americans carry guns for protection. However, recent mass shootings across the country have reignited the gun control debate. Over the past few years, gun violence has claimed many lives in the community. Several suicides, homicides and a murder-suicide were all carried out...Obama: Syrian refugee to resettle in Troy is an ‘inspiration’
Photo by Humans of New York.TROY — A Syrian refugee who will be resettled in Troy was welcomed by President Obama via Facebook Wednesday. "As a husband and a father, I cannot even begin to imagine the loss you have endured. You and your family are an inspiration," Obama commented on a Facebook post that had been shared more than......
UM-D students urge City Council to vote on Syrian refugee resolution
A UMD student addresses City Council. DEARBORN – The Social Justice League (SJL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn wants the City Council to pass a resolution that would welcome Syrian refugees. Members of the organization say they drafted the resolution following Governor Snyder’s controversial decision to put a halt to...
‘He Named Me Malala’ shortlisted for Oscar, shows in Dearborn
December 11th, 20150 Panelists lead the discussion after the showing of "He Named Me Malala"DEARBORN — One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world, said Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who was shot by the Taliban at age 15 for speaking out about the need for girls’ education. “He Named Me Malala” recounts the......
Dearborn resident shouldn’t claim false discrimination
December 11th, 20150 DEARBORN — In recent weeks, residents have contacted The Arab American News to report incidents where they or someone they knew were allegedly discriminated against because they were Muslim or Arab. While reports of discrimination should never be disregarded, after a thorough investigation on our end, we’ve concluded that...Protesters highlight mixed feelings about Detroit post-bankruptcy
Shirley Lightsey talks about her experience as a pensioner affected by Detroit's bankruptcy.DETROIT — The city emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history one year ago, but not all residents think the process has been positive.A forum held Wednesday night to discuss the state of the city post-bankruptcy became a show......
