Arab American candidates Berry, Tlaib and Baydoun lose primary election races; Evans elected Wayne County Executive
August 8th, 20140 DEARBORN — All three Arab American candidates who were endorsed by The Arab American News (TAAN) and Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) for Tuesday’s Aug. 5 primary elections were unsuccessful in their bids. Meanwhile, a few non-Arab candidates who received endorsements from TAAN and AAPAC won their respective...
Judge dismisses claims of voter fraud in Dearborn Heights; ADC-MI claims votes were suppressed
August 8th, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – A Wayne County Circuit Court Judge dismissed claims of voter fraud involving absentee ballots in Dearborn Heights on Wednesday, August 6, less than 24 hours after the polls were closed and the absentees were halted from being counted.Judge Robert J. Colombo, Jr. heard testimony from Dearborn Heights City Clerk...Water declared safe after emergency in Toledo and southeast Michigan
MICHIGAN — On Saturday, August 2, residents in Toledo and parts of southeast Michigan were warned not to drink from or bathe in tap water because of it was deemed hazardous. But the water has since been given the “all clear” by Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins, who deemed it safe for the residents in the two states. Chemical...
Diversity and perception among local communities discussed at luncheon
August 8th, 20140 Left to right: McQuade, Jensen, Reeves and Jaafar.DEARBORN HEIGHTS – More than 65 attendees turned out at the Al-Ameer restaurant last week for the "Images and Perception Diversity Conference Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon." The event was hosted by 3D Consulting & Communication, which earlier this year held its 12th annual...
12-year old boy fatally stabs 9-year-old boy at playground
August 8th, 20140 KENTWOOD — Around 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, a 12-year-old boy repeatedly stabbed a 9-year-old on a playground in Kentwood in western Michigan. A group of children were playing when the 12-year-old, for unknown reasons, pulled out a knife and continued to stab Michael Conner Verkerke. After the stabbing, the 12-year-old used a...
Dearborn Heights residents accuse city clerk of voter suppression at city council meeting
August 1st, 20140 Local residents protest at the City Council meeting.DEARBORN HEIGHTS – Dozens of local Arab American residents attended the city council meeting on Tuesday, July 29 to express their concerns after being denied the right to acquire absentee ballots. They also demanded City Clerk Walter Prusiewicz step down from his post at once.Tension...
Rashida Tlaib a relentless advocate for her constituents
August 1st, 20140 DETROIT — As she knocks on doors, wearing khaki shorts, a purple shirt, a grey sweater and running shoes, State Rep. Rashida Tlaib looks like an adult Girl Scout. But she is not selling baked goods; she is trying to earn the recognition of the voters in a district that is more than 95 percent new to her."I am State Rep. Rashida...
‘Support the victims of Palestine’ community event to take place at Lapeer Park on Aug. 9
August 1st, 20140 DEARBORN – Members of the community are coming together to organize a “Support the Victims of Palestine” event at Lapeer Park in the south-end of the city.The event, taking place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, seeks to raise money for the victims of the war in Gaza. All the funds raised that day will go to the...
Dearborn steps up efforts to fight ordinance violations
August 1st, 20140 DEARBORN—In an effort to increase enforcement of ordinances preserving Dearborn neighborhood standards and affecting quality of life issues, the Residential Services Department and ordinance officers from the Dearborn Police Department are working together on a comprehensive neighborhood blight initiative.“This was a joint effort...
Muslim American activists meet to organize rally for Iraqi Christians
August 1st, 20140 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, July 29 local Muslim American activists met at the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn to plan a rally in support of Iraqi Christians. “We want to express solidarity with our Iraqi Chaldean, Assyrian and Syriac brothers and sisters,” said Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American...
Hundreds stand in solidarity with Gaza at Al-Quds annual rally
August 1st, 20140 DEARBORN — On Saturday, July 26 hundreds attended the annual International Day of Al-Quds rally at Dearborn City Hall. Similar Al Quds Day rallies took place the same day around the globe on that day, the last Friday of Ramadan. The event is held to express solidarity with the Palestinian people; those who face oppression...
Dan Gilbert and Mike Ilitch shake up downtown Detroit with new business ventures
August 1st, 20140 DETROIT — New business ventures are reshaping downtown Detroit, most of which are headed by either Mike Ilitch or Dan Gilbert. The Ilitch family owns the popular pizza chain Little Caesars, The Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers. Gilbert is widely known as the chairman and founder of Rock Ventures and the mortgage lender...
Activists rally at court hearing for Rasmea Odeh
August 1st, 20140 Protesters gather in front of the federal court house in Detroit in support of Rasmea Odeh on Thursday July, 31th.DETROIT — The judge overseeing the trial of Palestinian American activist Rasmea Odeh refused to recuse himself from the case during a hearing on Thursday, July 31.Odeh was indicted for allegedly lying on her U.S....
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan handed control of the Detroit Water Department
August 1st, 20140 DETROIT — Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr handed over control of the Detroit Water Department to Detroit Mayor Duggan on Monday. The move takes place as the city’s water crisis continues to make international headlines and receive widespread condemnation. After Duggan was elected, he signed an agreement giving Orr control...Local fashion show encourages modesty
DEARBORN — Fashion is a universal language, no matter what part of the world you are from. Similar to other art forms, it has a way of connecting people. Fashionable modest-looking and fitting clothing has become a growing trend among women, especially those who wear the hijab. Fashion shows help showcase new trends to the......
Dearborn man charged with killing sister
August 1st, 20140 Elmawri.g By Ali Harb The Arab American NewsDEARBORN — On Monday, July 28, a 23-year-old Dearborn resident was charged with first degree murder and torture for allegedly stabbing and strangling his 30-year-old sister on Saturday afternoon. Asyh Elmawri was stabbed multiple times in a house on the 7500 block of...MDCH and BCBSM invest in building healthy communities program to reduce obesity and improve children’s health
LANSING — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) recently announced that the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is partnering with the statewide Building Healthy Communities program, a private-public initiative designed to fight obesity and improve childhood wellness through school-based programming. MDCH...
Dearborn Heights city clerk facing allegations of misconduct toward Arab American voters backpeddles resignation
July 25th, 20140 Prusiewicz.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights City Clerk Walter J. Prusiewicz submitted his letter of resignation on Tuesday, July 22, amid allegations he’d intimidated Arab American voters who were trying to cast absentee ballots for the upcoming mid-term primary. However on Thursday, he rescinded his resignation letter,...
Muslim woman hospitalized following possible hate crime
July 25th, 20140 LANSING —A Muslim woman was injured during a possible hate crime that occurred near East Lansing Saturday, July 19. The incident, which led to the woman being hospitalized, occurred in a shopping mall parking lot in Okemos at approximately 1 p.m. A witness reported that two men and a woman surrounded the 26-year-old woman in the......
Jury selected for murder trial of Dearborn Heights man
July 25th, 20140 McBride.DETROIT — A jury has been selected for the trial of a Dearborn Heights man who fatally shot Renisha McBride. Theodore Wafer, 55, has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and felony firearm in the November 2 death of McBride, 19. He told police he shot McBride with a shotgun when she banged on the front...
Dearborn Neighborhood pools remain an asset for community
July 25th, 20140 Dunworth Pool. DEARBORN — "It's a common bond that all the neighborhoods and residents share across the city. It's something that generations now go through," said Assistant Aquatics Supervisor Joe Robar about Dearborn's neighborhood outdoor pools.The neighborhood pools have been a city treasure for decades. Longtime residents will......
Hot dogs stand brings tasty treats to Muslims during Ramadan
July 25th, 20140 DEARBORN— Hot dogs have always been around at barbeques, parties and sporting events in the area, but not like this.The Dog House Halal, a new hot dog stand which opened a week before Ramadan, has the city buzzing. Owner Salah Sarhan has watched his idea grow into reality. "I started a hot dog stand because I feel that it...
Boycotting Israeli affiliated companies: Why Starbucks, McDonalds shouldn’t be on the list
July 25th, 20141 DEARBORN — Whenever tensions in the region escalate, the movement to boycott Israeli affiliated products and companies seems to always re-ignite.The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has gained major traction in recent years across colleges and universities, as student-led initiatives have called for their schools......
