DEARBORN, Michigan - A group of anti-Islamic protesters, led by Ruben Israel of the official street preachers used a pig's head on a pole as a "conversation starter" at Dearborn's 17th Annual International Arab Festival on June 15th. Some local Christians and Muslims were offended by the pig's head on display, while many others were incredulous and could … [Read more...]
Human Rights Conference at Hyatt Sparks Controversy
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn area will be hosting two conferences on Sunday, April 29 that deal with the controversial topics of "Honor Killing in Islam" and "Islamophobia". It's been about one year since Jessica Mokdad was murdered. She was just 20 years old. Organizers for the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference (to be held at the Hyatt Sunday … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama on the Rosa Parks Bus in Dearborn
DEARBORN, MI - President Barack Obama paid tribute to Rosa Parks during his campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - taking time for a photograph on an historic bus at the Henry Ford Museum. It's the same bus that Rosa Parks was riding on when she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger on December 1, … [Read more...]
Pastor Terry Jones Protesting at Islamic Center Today
DEARBORN, Michigan - Pastor Terry Jones is back in Dearborn today to exercise his 1st amendment rights of free speech, and freedom of religion - by speaking in front the Islamic Center of America mosque on Ford Road in Dearborn, Michigan. The rally was scheduled to occur from 1:00 to 3:00 pm today. Various groups (including BAMN) were gathering near the … [Read more...]
Comedian Amer Zahr – 1001 Laughs at the Museum Tonight
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Comedian Amer Zahr, the star of a new viral video called "Dance Like An Arab", will be performing in the theater of the Arab American National Museum this evening, March 29, at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show called "1001 Laughs at the Museum" are $15.00. The museum is located across from Dearborn City Hall, at 13624 Michigan Avenue in … [Read more...]
Is Dearborn Stuck in Deep Doo-doo?
DEARBORN, Michigan - Will the Goodwill store get approved at the Planning Commission tonight? At the last meeting on Feb. 13th, the Planning Commission was deadlocked in a 4/4 vote - and the good citizens of Dearborn are wondering if they will be stuck in Deep doo-doo forever, or if a commissioner will change their vote at tonight's meeting. Editors … [Read more...]
City Planning Deadlocked – Goodwill A Bad Idea?
DEARBORN, Michigan - Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit wants to spend $500,000 to renovate a 15,000 square foot building (former Inca computer store) in Dearborn that has been empty for over a decade. The vote Monday night at the Dearborn Planning Commission meeting ended up in a stalemate - with 4 votes for and 4 votes against. The matter will be … [Read more...]
Goodwill Moving Forward With Plans for Dearborn Store
DEARBORN, Michigan - It's worse than your favorite team losing the Super Bowl. You really want your city to win, but they keep making stupid plays and fumbling the ball. On Monday, February 13th, Dearborn has another chance to win. The City Planning Commission will consider whether to approve plans for opening a Goodwill retail outlet at their 7:00pm … [Read more...]
Dearborn Must Pay $103,401 Legal Fees in Free Speech Case
DETROIT, Michigan - On Friday, January 27th, U.S. Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen recommended that Robert J. Muise, the attorney for Christian Pastor George Saieg, be awarded $103,401 in fees and costs for successfully challenging the City of Dearborn’s restriction on the Christian’s right to freedom of speech at the 2009 Arab Festival held in the … [Read more...]
Sabeel Media Promotes Faith and Culture Video Contest
DEARBORN, Michigan - The world can learn an important lesson from observing the friendship of Imam Talib Al Sanjari and his good friend Rev. Hanna Sulaka. A new video from Sabeel Media portrays the story of their friendship. The two religious leaders, a Muslim and Christian - both originating from Iraq (not knowing each other) - immigrated to the US and … [Read more...]
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