Panel discussion to address media representation of Arabs
DETROIT — A regional event titled “Empowering The Detroit Story”, taking place on Sept. 12, will bring journalists around the country to Wayne State University for an event centered on media literacy, multimedia training, entrepreneurial journalism and discussions on tackling poverty. The gathering is a collaboration between...
Community forum to honor history, connect cultures
August 27th, 20150 DEARBORN — George Washington, hot dogs and apple pie — the three American staples will come together at the We Humble Ourselves- Turning a Nation Back to God event, Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 at Ford Field Park. But like the Bible verse, 2 Chronicles 7:14, after which it is named, the event has a deeper meaning....
Armed man robs Dearborn CVS pharmacy
August 27th, 20150 The suspectDEARBORN — An unknown male armed with a chrome and black handgun robbed the CVS pharmacy at 13250 Ford Rd., on Sunday, Aug. 23 at approximately 9:55 a.m.The police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the gunman. The suspect, is described as a black male, 40 years old, 5’10”, 260 lbs and bald. He was wearing...
African American activists endorse boycott of Israel
August 27th, 20150 Cornel West at a pro Palestinian rallyWASHINGTON — Young African-Americans facing heavily armed police in the streets of Baltimore and Ferguson over the past year have compared their situation to that of Palestinians under Israeli fire, telling reporters that their conditions were “like Gaza.”On Tuesday, black racial-justice...
Lebanese Americans gather to support “You Stink” campaign
August 26th, 20150 A woman wrapped in the Lebanese flag at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, Aug. 25DEARBORN — Dozens of Lebanese Americans gathered at the Lebanese American Heritage Club on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to stand in solidarity with citizens of their homeland, who are protesting against corruption and poor services."You Stink," an...
Sterling Heights residents display bigotry against proposed mosque
August 25th, 20150 STERLING HEIGHTS – Residents came out in droves to a city planning commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, and to a city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to protest a proposed 20,500 square-foot mosque on 15 mile and Ryan Road. The American Islamic Community Center (AICC), already established in Madison Heights, petitioned...
HFEC ranked 124th in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools 2015 list
August 25th, 20150 DEARBORN — Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) – a collaboration between Henry Ford College (HFC), Dearborn Public Schools and the Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS) – earned a rank of 124th out of the top 500 schools in Newsweek America’s Top High Schools list for 2015. In addition, the HFEC is ranked 4th...Dingell, Stabenow and Lawrence announce support for Iran Nuclear Deal
LANSING—Democratic Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Brenda Lawrence recently announced their support for the Iran Nuclear Deal. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will also be voting in favor of the Deal. When the Congress returns this September, it faces a critical vote that will deeply impact global security....
Dearborn apartment fire leaves 1 dead, 12 homeless
August 24th, 20150 DEARBORN — One man was killed and 12 others are homeless, following an apartment fire at the 2800 block of Salina Street in the southend of Dearborn. Firefighters responded to the scene at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23. The man was discovered dead on the second floor by firefighters. He has been identified as 65-year-old...
Many Arab Americans seek burial in their homeland
August 21st, 20150 DEARBORN — Many Arab Americans want to be buried in their country of origin. However, high travel costs and burial complications often get in the way.Several generations of Arabs in the United States have embraced and accepted their newly-found identities as they sought to become an integral part of American life and assimilate...
Justice Mary Beth Kelly to leave Michigan Supreme Court
August 21st, 20150 KellyLANSING — Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly is leaving her position on the bench. Kelly's retirement is effective Oct. 1. Kelly's advocacy on juvenile justice issues has had a major impact on the state and she has been instrumental in shaping innovative specialty courts meant to rehabilitate drug offenders and...
Detroit organizations to hold open soccer tournament
August 21st, 20150 DETROIT — Community organizations will hold a soccer tournament during National Welcoming Week, which celebrates diversity and immigrants' contributions. The event, which will take place at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit on Sept. 13, is organized by Global Detroit and Welcoming Michigan. Teams and players of all ages and...
Dearborn Heights residents: lack of services to blame for pests
August 21st, 20150 A Raccoon in the attack of a Dearborn Heights home. DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The summer season always tends to bring along a handful of unwanted animals. In Dearborn Heights, however, skunks, raccoons and possums have dominated certain neighborhoods like never before. Residents claim pests are taking over their streets and that lack...
92 schools located in polluted non-attainment area
August 21st, 20150 DEARBORN — Ninety-two schools are located in the area of Wayne County failing to meet federal standards for sulfur dioxide, according to a list forwarded to The Arab American News by the Sierra Club. Two of the schools on the list include Salina Elementary and Salina Intermediate Schools. Both are located in Dearborn's southend. The...
Littering in Dearborn still a major issue, despite recent initiatives
August 21st, 20150 Schaefer Rd. in east Dearborn.DEARBORN – This week, the city announced a clean up initiative that has been in full swing all summer long in an attempt to remove litter from the streets. Residents have expressed concerns in the past that litter has turned many parts of Dearborn into an eyesore. But now, city officials appear to be......
Hefty auto insurance rates in Dearborn a burden on residents
August 21st, 20150 AAA Headquarters in Dearborn.DEARBORN — High auto insurance prices in Dearborn are becoming an economic burden on residents and pushing some motorists to drive illegally without coverage. The loss ratio for insurance companies hikes the rates. All drivers have to suffer because of the high costs of past claims.Ali Khalifeh, an agent...
Candidate’s social media posts raise concern about anti-Muslim bigotry
August 21st, 20150 DEARBORN — Concerns are being raised about the social media posts of a candidate in the race for Michigan’s 15th House District. Dorn Zurawski, a lifelong Dearborn resident, is accused of making derogatory and racist remarks about Arabs and Muslims on social media. One Facebook post features a woman wearing the Niqab who...
Young Dearborn man commits suicide
August 20th, 20150 Khodor Abbas. Photo: FacebookDEARBORN— Khodor Abbas, the Dearborn 20-year-old man who died on Tuesday night, committed suicide, according to a police source. A community member familiar with the situation also confirmed that the young man killed himself. Abbas' family had told The Arab American News that he died in a car accident...Avoid tickets by keeping cars off street on Public Service Days
DEARBORN—In order for Dearborn to keep streets clean and maintain high neighborhood standards, the city has begun a new season of Public Service Days.Parking rules will be enforced. Residents are required to keep parked vehicles off neighborhood streets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on their trash days, which are also Public Service......
Detroit Jewish community shocked by child porn case
August 20th, 20150 WEST BLOOMFIELD—On Monday, a federal magistrate denied bond for Matthew Kuppe, the 21-year-old man who worked as a camp counselor at the Detroit Jewish Community Center (JCC). Kuppe is accused of taking photos of naked young boys in a locker room while working as a counselor. He was...
Escaped tiger recaptured in old Detroit factory
August 20th, 20150 DETROIT — Police in Detroit confirmed a tiger was on the loose in a disused plant on the east side of the city and it has now been recaptured. Detroit police said the tiger escaped from a British film crew Monday while they were shooting footage inside the old Packard Plant and the crew was unable to recapture the big......
No charges for ICE agent who fatally shot 20-year-old
August 19th, 20150 DETROIT—On Wednesday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that Mitchell Quinn, the ICE agent who fatally shot 20-year-old Terrence Kellom will not face charges in the Detroit resident’s death.Worthy said that forensic evidence and the testimony of some people at the scene showed the killing of...
Former aide discusses details of Lansing sex scandal
August 19th, 20150 LANSING—Joshua Cline, a former staffer for state Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat opened up about the legislators’ affair this week at a press conference. The scandal has rocked Lansing and the state legislature. Courser and Gamrat are both married with children. The two Tea Party......
