Deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 5 primaries is Monday, July 7
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 5 primary is Monday, July 7. "Registering takes just a few moments of your time, and the benefits are boundless," said Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Michigan's chief election officer. "Once you register, you are able to vote in Michigan elections and make your voice heard. I encourage...
Community reacts to soccer game tragedy, Dearborn man in jail
July 4th, 20140 Bieniewicz, 44, pictured with his two children, died on Tuesday, July 2. LIVONIA — An adult soccer game at Mies Park turned tragic on Sunday, June 29 after a Dearborn man allegedly fatally punched a referee.John Bieniewicz, 44, of Westland, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, July 1, two days after the alleged assault by player Bassel...
Arab Americans rally in solidarity with Palestinians
July 4th, 20140 DEARBORN—Palestinian activists held a demonstration outside Dearborn City Hall Thursday, July 3 to express solidarity with the people in Gaza and throughout Palestine. The demonstration took place as tensions between Palestinians and Israelis continue to intensify since the deaths of three Israeli teens whose bodies were found...
Detroit area Muslims visit Dearborn to break their fast
July 4th, 20140 DEARBORN — Restaurants in the city prepare for large crowds every night during Ramadan. Dearborn has become an attraction for Detroit area Muslims who visit it to break their fast throughout the holy month. The Arab American News spoke to people who were breaking their fast with Iftar dinner Wednesday night at restaurants in...
Iraqi American man arrested while burning Qur’an in Dearborn
July 4th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday June 25, police arrested an Iraqi American who was trying to burn the Qur'an in front of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center on Warren Avenue. Ali Hassan Al-Asaidi.Ali Hassan Al-Asaidi, 50, of Detroit, also admitted to burning three Qur'ans at the Karbalaa Center on June 10, according to Lt. Doug...
Pregnant Arab American woman commits suicide
July 4th, 20140 Heba Serhan. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A pregnant Arab American woman took her own life last week, according to Dearborn Heights police. Heba Serhan was married and had two children. She was expected to deliver a third child soon. The fetus also died in the tragic incident.Serhan attended Henry Ford College and Wayne State University...
Councilman Mike Sareini: “I never turn a resident down”
July 3rd, 20140 Mike Sareini, pictured right, discussing community topics with a resident of Dearborn.DEARBORN — "Busy people get things done."That’s the viewpoint of Dearborn City Council member Mike Sareini, who took office in January. He replaced his mother, Suzanne Sareini, who opted not to run again, after a 24 year tenure.Sareini, the father...
CAIR-MI welcomes zoning approvals for places of worship
July 3rd, 20140 WARREN/MACOMB COUNTY — Within the past week, the Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan has advocated on behalf of two Islamic organizations regarding zoning approvals.CAIR-MI Staff Attorney Lena Masri represented the Muslim Community of Macomb before the city of Sterling Heights' Zoning Board of Appeals and was...
Immigration advocates rally for presidential action to protect families and halt deportations
July 3rd, 20140 A protester stands outside the McNamera Building.DETROIT — On Saturday, June 28, Michigan United held a spirited rally at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave., calling on President Obama to halt deportations. The event, which featured faith leaders and immigrant families threatened by the broken immigration...
Businesses feel impact of Ramadan; Muslim scholars offer spiritual advice
June 26th, 20140 A typical night during Ramadan at Signature Cafe on Warren and Chase in Dearborn. DETROIT—When the Islamic holy month of Ramadan arrives, daily life is altered in Muslim communities around the world. Practicing Muslims refrain from consuming food and drinks from sunrise to sunset. The dietary, cultural and political changes leave a...
Iraqi Christians, Shia and Sunnis reject sectarianism, rally together against ISIS
June 26th, 20140 Iraqi Christians and Muslims rallying together in Dearborn against ISIS terrorism.DEARBORN — “Right now in Iraq, Shia, Sunnis and Christians share the same battle against the ISIS terrorist group,” said Zuhair Alkhalteb, one of the more than 300 protesters attending a rally entitled “NO ISIS, NO TERRORISM,” Saturday, June...
Michael George’s legacy will live on in the thousands of lives he touched
June 26th, 20140 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Michael George, a pillar in metro Detroit’s Chaldean community, and one of the most recognizable businessmen in Michigan, passed away Tuesday, June 24. He was 81.George, a West Bloomfield resident, was widely known for being the founder of Melody Farms Dairy. The company was one of the largest dairy companies in...Trash piles up in front of homes on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – In contrast to Mayor Mike Duggan’s slogan “every neighborhood has a future,” residents on the city’s west side are piling up trash in front of their homes. However, one Arab American woman said she selectively received a $1,000 ticket for leaving solid waste outside.The Detroit resident, who wished...
Dearborn Heights Magistrate Yvonna Abraham aims to mentor and influence local youth
June 26th, 20140 Abraham.DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Dozens of motorists reacted with astonishment when Magistrate Yvonna Abraham walked into Courtroom 3 at the 20th District Court to begin her morning docket on Tuesday, June 17.Perhaps some were surprised because she does not fit the stereotype one may have formed about a magistrate. Abraham, 33, was the...
ADC-Michigan launches program to monitor cyber bullying
June 26th, 20140 DEARBORN — The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Michigan has created the first of its kind Cyber Civil Rights Monitor, a program that supports victims of online harassment by treating cyber assault as an offense on civil rights. The program is "in response to the recent uptick in suicides resulting from cyber......
Inspector general concludes investigation of Jan. 7 Cushingberrytraffic stop
June 26th, 20140 DETROIT—The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the release of its report examining the Jan. 7, 2014 traffic stop involving Council President Pro-Tem George Cushingberry and members of the Detroit Police Department. The OIG found “that there is insufficient evidence to conclude that Detroit City Council...
Presbyterian Church U.S.A votes to divest from Israel
June 26th, 20140 DETROIT — On Friday, June 20 the Presbyterian Church U.S.A passed a resolution to divest from companies that do business with Israel. The group's General Assembly voted 310-303 to pass the measure.The vote comes after a demonstration was held outside Cobo Hall Wednesday, June 18 encouraging Presbyterian Church U.S.A to divest from...
Dearborn issues $500 tickets to fireworks violators, usage by minors becoming an increasing problem
June 26th, 20140 With easier access to fireworks, Dearborn's neighborhoods have become increasingly prone to firework usage over the past few summers. However, a city ordinance states that fireworks can only be used on certain days at certain times. DEARBORN — As we near the Fourth of July, it becomes the norm to hear the spontaneous blare of...55 members of Congress call on Obama Administration to do more to ensure protection of minorities
In the wake of the violence in Iraq, 55 members of Congress last week called on the Obama Administration to do more to help protect religious minorities in Iraq.In a letter to the president spearheaded by Reps. Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), co-chairs of the Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, the bipartisan......
Knight Arts Challenge names Detroit finalists
DETROIT— This month the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced 88 finalists in the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest in its second year of funding arts and cultural projects that engage and enrich Detroit. Winners will be announced in October.“Earlier this year, we asked a simple question: What’s your best...Beaumont, Botsford, Oakwood reach definitive agreement to create new, not-for-profit health organization
DETROIT — Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare have reached a definitive agreement to combine their operations into a new $3.8 billion health care organization following unanimous approval by their boards.Beaumont Board Chair Stephen Howard, Botsford Trustee Chair Gerson Cooper and Oakwood Board Chairman......
Civil rights groups launch anti-discrimination campaign
June 25th, 20140 DETROIT — On Monday, June 23, the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a project of ACCESS, launched a campaign that aims to combat institutional and social discrimination against Arab and Muslim Americans. The Take on Hate Campaign was announced at the offices of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights in...Michael George’s legacy will live on in the thousands of lives he touched
WEST BLOOMFIELD—Michael George, a pillar in metro Detroit’s Chaldean community, and one of the most recognizable businessmen in Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 24. He was 81. George, a West Bloomfield resident was widely known for being the founder of Melody Farms Dairy. The company was one of the largest dairy......
