COMMUNITY
Eman Jassem
Author's Posts
COMMUNITY
Alabama executes Muslim inmate, denies his request for an imam’s presence
February 15th, 20190 MONTGOMERY, Ala — On February 7, a Muslim man was executed in Alabama as originally scheduled, after the U.S. Supreme Court voted five-to-four to allow the execution and denied his request for an imam's presence in the execution chamber. Dominique Ray was convicted of killing a 15-year-old in 1995. Ray, 42, was put to death by...
Fordson car simulation event sends an important message to students
February 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — On February 5, students from Fordson High school spent the entire day learning about the effects of distracted driving. Activities included speakers, driving simulators and under the influence goggles to encourage students to avoid reckless driving and driving while impaired. The car simulation was the main event of the...
Interfaith leaders urge people to ‘stand up’ for justice amid rising discrimination
February 1st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On January 27, the Islamic Institute of America (IIA) hosted an interfaith dialogue about “the voice of human justice” as part of a tribute to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream of unity and equality. The event, which drew a capacity crowd, had the theme of “One Nation Under God.”......
Wayne County prosecutor rules Al-Tameemi killing was in self defense, community mourns victim
January 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — An Arab American father of three young children is dead after being shot Saturday, January 19, at a Marathon gas station in Inkster. Ali Adnan Al-Tameemi, 34, also known as Ali Salman, was shot at close range by a utility worker. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has ruled the fatal shooting a case of self-defense...
Michigan to send food stamps out early due to federal government shutdown
January 18th, 20190 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be issuing Food Assistant Program (FAP) benefits early for the month of February, as the partial federal government shutdown pushes toward a fourth week. As part of an early move to ensure assistance next month, Michigan is rushing to hand out February food......
Dearborn Schools board of trustees select new officers
January 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 14 school board meeting to thank the trustees for their service to the community. The school board trustees dedicate a lot of time sharing their expertise to benefit the students and families in the district. Maleyko said...
The American Moslem Society celebrates 80th anniversary
January 14th, 20191 DEARBORN — On Friday, April 19, members of the Muslim community will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the American Moslem Society (ASM). Established in 1938 by first generation Muslim immigrants, AMS is celebrating 80 years of serving the community. The AMS, also known as the Dearborn Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in......
How do Arab Americans celebrate ‘World Arabic Language Day’?
December 24th, 20180 DEARBORN — Tuesday, December 18 marks the celebration of Arabic Language Day, the day that celebrates the Arabic language and culture in an appreciative and educational manner. The event was established by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural...
Is Muslim teen hero Ms. Marvel the new face of Marvel Comics?
December 16th, 20180 DEARBORN — In a time of growing Islamophobia, a teen Muslim superhero named Ms. Marvel has made headlines and her action figure has made it onto many retail shelves. The Ms. Marvel comic series offers readers a heroine who, when not saving the world, struggles with issues of faith, family and where she fits in. Kamala Khan, is a......
Dearborn community members talk about stigmas and domestic violence awareness
December 16th, 20180 DEARBORN — On Saturday, Dec. 8, The Arab American Health Initiative (AAHI) held a public seminar on raising awareness about domestic violence at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Attendees included community and organization members, panelists in public and mental health professions and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell...
Dearborn Public Library implements guidelines for students during busy study period
December 10th, 20180 DEARBORN - The Dearborn Library Commission has once again approved temporary safety guidelines in effect during the busy study period between January 7 and January 18. The library Commission has come up with this decision in order to accommodate busy parents and make the Dearborn Public Library a welcoming environment for all who......
Michigan Republicans gut paid-leave time and delay minimum wage raise
December 8th, 20180 LANSING — Many Michigan workers would not qualify for paid sick time or a minimum wage raise to $12 per hour until 2030 instead of 2022 under changes to citizen-initiated laws approved by the Republican-controlled Senate Government Operations Committee on November 28. Back in September, the legislature passed bills to raise the...
Michigan mother sentenced to 30-60 years for daughter’s torture and murder
December 8th, 20180 SUMPTER TOWNSHIP — A mother was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for the abuse, torture and murder of her 4-year-old daughter. Candice Diaz, 25, was sentenced for the murder of Gabby Barrett. Diaz’s boyfriend, Brad Fields, 29, was sentenced to life in prison for murder and torture in connection with the girl’s death.......
Dearborn Police report: Crime is down by 9.1 percent
December 7th, 20180 DEARBORN — On Monday, December 3, the Dearborn Police Department and Mayor Jack O’Reilly held a press conference to address crime updates and issues in the city. Dearborn Police officials included Police Chief Ron Haddad. Representatives from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and the Retailers and Michigan Liquor Control...
Palestinian awareness group at U of M-Dearborn hosts art expo under theme of resistance
November 24th, 20180 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, November 20, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn hosted its second art expo dedicated to the theme of resistance and spreading awareness of oppression. The event, which follows up on one held in 2016, featured artwork submitted and presented by students at the......
Dearborn Schools’ Glenn Maleyko named Superintendent of the Year
November 17th, 20180 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko has been named the Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA). MASA Executive Director Chris Wigent and Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA) Superintendent Dr. Randy Lipea delivered the news to...
Arab American health and awareness group launched to benefit the community
November 12th, 20180 DEARBORN — Starting as an organization co-founded by sisters Mariam and Marwa Ayyash, the Arab American Health Initiative (AAHI) highlights healthcare needs, including reducing health disparities and fighting stigma within the Arab American community. The AAHI was first established in October 2016 and officially launched as a......
Do Arab Americans of Dearborn know of ‘World Mankousheh Day’?
November 5th, 20180 While there are many national and international days dedicated to appreciating a certain food, a great initiative known as World Mankousheh Day was added to the World International Days, presented by Zaatar w Zeit. Zaatar w Zeit, a well-known Lebanese food service with multiple chains internationally, chose November 2 to celebrate...
Run and walk added to Dearborn high schools’ food drive event
November 3rd, 20180 DEARBORN— Dearborn Public School’s three high schools, Fordson, Edsel Ford, and Dearborn High School, are again collecting food for a local charity. For the first time, this year’s drive will kick off with a family friendly one- or two-mile run at Ford Field Park. The drive runs from Nov. 12 to 16. The goal is to collect......
Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson reiterates campaign pledges at Dearborn town hall
October 21st, 20180 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, October 16, State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D- Dearborn) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D- Dearborn) joined Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for secretary of state, for a town hall meeting at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Hammoud and Dingell both made opening remarks. Benson said she believes...
Mayor O’Reilly talks about representing Arab America
October 21st, 20180 DEARBORN — Over the past few decades, Dearborn has become the United States’ most densely concentrated Arab American city. One defining metaphor is a “melting pot” of immigrants from around the globe, but what does it mean to city officials to represent American Arabia? Mayor Jack O’Reilly has represented the largest Arab......
Will the Arab Festival return to Dearborn?
October 21st, 20182 DEARBORN — Between 1995 and 2012, thousands of people visited the capital of Arab America for a taste of their homelands' cultures and a grand celebration. The three-day Arab festival has been called the largest gathering of Arab Americans; it drew in three times Dearborn’s population of nearly 90,000. It was also a kind of...
Man arraigned in attack on Dearborn psychologist
October 19th, 20180 DEARBORN — A suspect has been arrested in the Oct. 10 beating and stabbing attack on a Dearborn psychologist. On October 10, the Dearborn Police Department received a call from the wife of Dr. Mel Hoberman, asking them to check on her husband, who had not come home from work that evening. Officers then responded to the area of Grindly......
