Dearborn fighter wins world Jiu-Jitsu championship
October 9th, 20150 Mohamed Hoballah DEARBORN — Mohamed Hoballah lived in five countries by the time he was a sophomore in high school. Chased away by war and economic conditions, the Kuwait-born Lebanese American found his passion in wrestling as a teenager after settling in Michigan.At 26 he joined a martial arts gym. And two weeks ago, Hoballah, 30,...
Local concert honors Lebanese diva Sabah
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club honored the late iconic diva Sabah with a concert by renowned Syrian singer Rouwaida Attieh at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night. A sellout audience, including activists and elected officials, attended the event. Sabah, who passed away at age 87 last...
Rep. Dingell to hold community forum on TPS
October 9th, 20150 "This event will provide important information and guidance necessary to apply for TPS." -Congresswoman DingellDEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) will hold a community forum where she will answer questions about the Temporary Protected Status granted to Yemenis in the United States. Community members are invited...
Islamic House of Wisdom holds memorial for Hajj victims
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Sunday, October 11, the Islamic House of Wisdom held a commemoration of the lives of the victims who died during Hajj in Mina Speakers included Mohammad Ali Elahi, the spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom; Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News and Dawud Walid, executive director of the...Michigan drivers can now show insurance on phones
LANSING — Michigan drivers will soon be able to show proof of their auto insurance on a phone or other mobile device during traffic stops, instead of providing a hard copy. Gov. Snyder signed legislation allowing the digital proof on Wednesday. The law will take effect in three months. Snyder said the law is intended to modernize...
ACRL awards anti-discrimination leaders at fourth annual Fight for Justice gala
October 9th, 20150 At its fourth annual Fight for Justice Gala, the Arab-American Civil Rights League awarded Hilary O. Shelton, the NAACP's Washington Bureau director and senior vice president for advocacy, the Ahmed and Rehab Amer Lifelong Pursuit of Justice Leadership Award. Shelton, the keynote speaker at the event, which took place Oct. 1 at...
Harassment at airports takes center stage at BRIDGES meeting
October 9th, 20150 BRIDGES meeting at the LAHC office in Dearborn. DEARBORN — Community activists and heads of organizations complained at a BRIDGES meeting on Tuesday to federal officials about the treatment of Arab and Muslim Americans at border crossings and airports. Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) was formed...
Community urged to ignore anti-Muslim protesters
October 9th, 20150 DEARBORN — Police urged Arab and Muslim Americans to ignore the anti-Muslim protest that is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, in front of the Islamic Center of America. Dubbed "Global Rally for Humanity: Dearborn, Michigan", the anti-Muslim demonstration is a part of a national effort to gather with weapons in front of...
Michigan’s senators sign letter to increase aid to refugees
October 7th, 20150 "We can and must do more to address the plight of Syrian refugees."WASHINGTON — Both of Michigan's senators signed a letter urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to increase aid to Syria's refugees by providing additional humanitarian assistance and raising the capacity of refugee admission to the United States. Senators...
Right wing social media users call for bombing Dearborn after Fox report
October 7th, 20150 A screenshot from the Fox News videoDEARBORN — A woman was stoned in Dearborn last year, an unidentified man said on Fox News' top rated show. If you did not hear about the incident, it is because it never happened. The claim was one of many false allegations in a Fox report on Arabs and Muslims in the city. The video segment...
Former Congressman John Dingell hospitalized
October 6th, 20150 DETROIT — Former Congressman John Dingell is back in the hospital and will undergo a heart procedure, his wife, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, said in a press release on Tuesday.The 89-year-old former congressman is currently being treated at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after being admitted Monday.This marks...
Judge denies plea bargain for Birmingham doctor who performed unnecessary surgeries
October 2nd, 20150 Dr. Aria Sabit, the Birmingham neurosurgeon who plead guilty to performing unnecessary spinal surgeries on patients to the tune of $11 million; was in court today with his attorney asking for a plea agreement that Judge Borman denied. Victim impact statements have not been fully assembled, though more than a dozen victims came to...
Snyder appoints U of M attorney to state supreme court
October 2nd, 20150 LANSING — On Wednesday, Gov. Snyder appointed Joan L. Larsen, a University of Michigan attorney, to the Michigan Supreme Court. Larsen, who has experience in both the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Justice Department, fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Mary Beth Kelly. “Joan is a superb attorney who brings...
House of Wisdom to hold memorial service for hajj victims
October 2nd, 20150 Imam Elahi.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom is holding services to commemorate the lives of the victims who died during hajj in Mena, outside Mecca, last week. The public is invited to the event, which will take place at the Dearborn Heights religious center on Sunday at 11 a.m. Mohammad Ali Elahi, the spiritual...
Young Entrepreneurs Academy teaches students to become CEOs
October 2nd, 20150 Students in the 2014-2015 Young Entrepreneurs AcademyPhoto: Dearborn Area Chamber of CommerceDEARBORN – Before he’d cast a ballot in a national election or graduated from high school, Ahmed Beydoun became the CEO of his own company at 17.Beydoun secured the title when he was a senior at Fordson High School and a student in the Young......
Community organizations, political leaders urge U.S. to accept more refugees
October 2nd, 20150 A refugee is helped following her arrival on the Greek island of Lesbos, Oct. 1DEARBORN — Political leaders and community organizations at the local and national levels urged the White House to increase the number of Syrian refugees to be accepted into the United States. Last month President Obama pledged to grant asylum status to...
Flagship Nissan dealership opens its doors with big offers
October 2nd, 20150 DEARBORN — A new flagship Nissan dealership had its grand opening ceremony last Wednesday, celebrating both instant and forthcoming success in a tough car sales market. A DJ, cigar rollers and sushi stations were among the festivities at the new location on 24501 Michigan Ave. Mayor Jack O'Reilly cut the ribbon alongside co-owners...
Arab and Muslim activists praise Pope Francis
October 2nd, 20150 DEARBORN — One may hear "is the pope Catholic?" in response to an obvious question. He is, of course, but during his visit to the United States last week, Pope Francis was not only a representative of the Catholic faith. He brought a message of compassion that appealed to people of all religious beliefs. Arab and Muslim American...
Egyptian American doctor returns to Detroit as health department director
October 2nd, 20150 Abdul El-Sayed.DETROIT — As a child whose family emigrated from the Middle East in the 1970s, Abdul El-Sayed said defining his identity was complicated. “There’s always a question about where you’re actually from,” El-Sayed said. “Are you from America? Are you from Egypt? For me, I could always answer that question by......
Arab Americans impact the homeless in Detroit
October 2nd, 20150 Project Dignity Outreach volunteers serve food on Third Avenue, in mid-town Detroit. DETROIT — "This is godsend," said Francois, a homeless Detroit native who was waiting in line for a warm plate of food on a Sunday afternoon. "Without these people coming out here, we would probably starve. I really appreciate what these guys are...
Arab and Chaldean leaders announce newly formed coalition
October 2nd, 20150 Arab and Chaldean leaders meet at The Arab American News office.DEARBORN — Local leaders and activists are forming a new coalition aimed at building bridges and promoting understanding between the Arab American and Chaldean American communities, following escalating tensions last month involving a proposed and rejected Sterling......
Horrific car accident kills Hamtramck teen
October 1st, 20150 Mohamed HusseinHAMTRAMCK— A single-car accident on Davison Avenue claimed the life of Hamtramck teenager Mohamed Hussein at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.Khalil Al-Refai, a Hamtramck police officer and Muslim chaplain who knew Hussein since he immigrated from Yemen as a child with his family, said the late teen had a great moral...
NDAA report urges government to evacuate U.S. citizens in Yemen
October 1st, 20150 “The situation in Yemen is dire and many of my constituents or their family members have been trapped in the country for months" -Rep. DingellWASHINGTON– The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) congressional conference report urged President Obama to work with international partners to protect non-combatants and assist in the......
