Yemeni activist outraged over ‘Santa Claus’ shooter being called a hero
January 9th, 20150 Marcus Weldon, 26, was dressed in a Santa Claus suit when he shot Saleh Rifai in the hand and Amar Aldani in the chest at a downtown Detroit gas station over a confrontation between the 29-year-old men that reportedly started over an argument about “Santa’s girlfriend, Mrs. Claus.” When one of the men ran to his car,...
PART THREE: Are industrial sources near schools jeopardizing students’ health?
January 9th, 20150 A fence separates Salina Elementary School in Dearborn's southend from industrial sources, including the former Severstal plant that is pictured here right across from the school DEARBORN — Southend resident Ranaa Saaidi often worried about her 10-year-old son breathing in toxins at school this summer. Saaidi's son, who...Residents cautioned about Wayne County jury duty scam
WAYNE COUNTY — The Third Judicial Circuit Court of Wayne County has learned of a telephone scam regarding missed jury duty. The scam artist will call and advise the person that jury duty was missed and a fine of $500 has to be paid immediately or the person will be subject to arrest or an arrest warrant will be...
Muslim organizations donate $100,000 to help prevent water shut-offs for Detroiters
January 9th, 20150 DETROIT — The Muslim community of Michigan is stepping forward with a contribution to support Detroit residents who are facing hardship from water shut-offs. The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC), in partnership with Islamic Relief USA (IR USA) –the largest Muslim charity organizations in the United States – is giving...
2014 year in review
January 9th, 20150 Here’s our 2014 year-in-review of the most important news and developments as reported by The Arab American News locally, nationally and internationally.Top local storiesDetroit water crisis makes international headlines The Detroit water crisis has received international attention since it first began in March when the city’s...Dearborn dollar store robbery suspects arrested
DEARBORN — On Dec. 29 at approximately 7:50 p.m. three men robbed the Dollar General store located on the 7600 block of Wyoming. The suspects selected several pieces of store merchandise and approached the checkout counter to pay for the items. One suspect paid for the merchandise. When the register was opened the second suspect...$100,000 donation by MMCC and Islamic Relief USA to prevent water shutoffs for Detroiters
DEARBORN—The Muslim community of Michigan is stepping forward with a contribution to support Detroit residents who are facing hardship from water shut offs. The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) in partnership with Islamic Relief USA (IR USA) –the largest Muslim charity organizations in the United...DHS announces redesignation and extension of TPS for Syrian nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally announced that the Secretary of Homeland Security Jen Johnson, has approved a request made by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) to extend and redesignate Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals currently in the United States. In...Pioneer, visionary and Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies
Last night, the world lost a pioneer, visionary and a leader of the American Muslim community.Dr. Maher Hathout (1936-2015) was a leader for Islam and for humanity, a voice for the voiceless, a patriot, a poet, a physician, a friend and a family man. He made an indelible impression on everyone he met. Born in...ADC-Michigan announces 16th annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Program
DEARBORN—The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) of Michigan recently announced its sixteenth annual scholarship essay contest, Arab and Chaldean Americans Celebrate the Life and Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sixteen years ago, ADC implemented this program with the intention of honoring our nation's greatest...Trash delayed one day for New Year’s; holiday closings outlined
Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be on a normal scheduled on Wednesday, New Year’s Eve. Curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day starting on New Year’s Day, which is Thursday, Jan. 1. Thursday’s trash district will be picked up on Friday. Friday’s trash district will be picked up on Saturday....
Sayed Hassan Qazwini responds to accusations in attack letters
December 25th, 20140 Sayed Qazwini.DEARBORN — Sayed Hassan Qazwini, the spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of America (ICA), responded for the first time to a series of anonymous letters attacking him and the center in an interview with The Arab American News. The letters, sent via mail to homes across Dearborn, accuse Qazwini of corruption,...
Annapolis student’s home vandalized following cries of alleged bullying
December 25th, 20140 Almawri (center) sits next to her mother (left) and ACRL Chairman Nabih Ayad (right).DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Bullying and discrimination targeting an Arab American student at Annapolis High School has only intensified since she and her mother spoke with The Arab American News last month. Last week, the Arab-American Civil Rights League...
Dearborn billboard speaks out against female genital mutilation
December 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often associated with Muslim majority countries, but women’s rights activists say there is a prevalence of the abusive practice in the United States. A Dearborn billboard that is part of a national campaign to shine a light on the practice quotes President Obama saying "Female Genital...
Beyond bankruptcy
December 25th, 20140 (L to R): Yolanda, Erin, Joshua, Gwendolyn and Levon Peoples, Sr.Democracy has been restored to the people in the city of Detroit, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes. This month, Rhodes approved Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s plan that will keep the city under oversight for the next 13 years. Detroit’s bankruptcy— the......
Dearborn Police, Fire charities host charitable event for local youth
December 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Charity and Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive hosted their annual Shop With A Hero event at the Dearborn Wal-Mart store on Monday, Dec. 22. The two charities worked together to provide funding for gifts for 30 local elementary and middle school-aged children. The kids were able to “shop” for toys,...
Man in Santa suit injures two Arab Americans at Detroit gas station
December 25th, 20140 DETROIT — Two Arab American men are recovering from injuries at Detroit Receiving Hospital after being shot at by a man wearing a Santa Claus suit. The incident occurred at a downtown Detroit gas station around 2 a.m. on Monday. The shooter is in police custody and serving time behind bars. Saleh Rifai and Amar Aldani, the men...
Michigan Teacher of the Year inspiring Iraqi children
December 25th, 20140 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Melody Arabo, a Chaldean American who was named Michigan Teacher of the Year in May, is giving back to her community overseas through the charitable group she started, Teachers Educating And Creating Hope (TEACH). The group is making a difference in the lives of Iraqi Christian children who were forced to flee their...
Washington student group visits the Arab American News
December 25th, 20140 Arab American News reporter Ali Harb with Bellevue College students, Dec. 17.DEARBORN — Students from the Bellevue College Arabic Culture Student Association toured the offices of The Arab American News on Wednesday, Dec. 17 as a part of the group's visit to the local community from Washington state. Bellevue College is......
LAHC serves warm meals to the needy on Christmas Eve
December 25th, 20140 Volunteers distributing food to the needy.DETROIT — On Wednesday, Dec. 24, the Lebanese American Heritage Club (LAHC) and a group of dedicated volunteers served more than 200 warm meals to needy families in metro Detroit at the Neighborhood Service Organization. The LAHC also provided the needy with clothing, blankets and other...
New Zaman International center to offer multiple services to needy families
December 19th, 20140 Najah Bazzy, Zaman International president, inside the organization's new centerINKSTER — When Najah Bazzy, a transcultural nurse specialist, visited a refugee family with a terminally ill child in 1996, there was no furniture whatsoever in the house. The baby was lying in a laundry basket atop folded white towels. The......
Residents furious over FEMA rejections
December 19th, 20140 Many households in east Dearborn are claiming they were denied by FEMA, despite severe flooding in their basements.DEARBORN — Residents are left scrambling following the announcement last week that the city would not be held financially liable for the August 11 flood that impacted more than 10,000 homes. Despite the city's...
Dearborn Transit Center dedicated to John Dingell during grand opening ceremony
December 19th, 20140 An old-fashioned locomotive is one of the items on display in the John H. Dingell Transit Center. Photo: Patrick KeatingDEARBORN — On Monday, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. welcomed dozens of federal, state and local elected officials for the grand opening ceremony at Dearborn’s intermodal passenger rail station,......
