Creativity is Intentional
I believed that because I was not naturally gifted in things like drawing and painting, or drawing stick figures for that matter, I never bothered to explore my personal artistic talent or creativity.
What’s bugging you?
What bugs you? Some insects may be harmless or even beneficial, but if we’ve developed some sort of bias, phobia or generalization towards creepy crawlers and looming flyers, our natural reaction when confronted with one, might be to either smash it, swat it or to get out of its way. Sometimes, it seems like they ...
Top 10 News From Dearborn In July 2017
Here are the headlines that occupied Dearborn News last month:
Part of “Take Our Kids to Germany” Poem by Wissam Charafeddine in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGvXt3YKTkw
The Capital of Love by Ali Alsendy in the Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLuDPKL6Vho
The Fight Against Selective Activism Starts At Home
Addressing the problem is the first step to solving it and in Dearborn, that problem is one of arrogance and a lack of empathy that has some people forgetting their roots.
Do I Truly Love him? by Ali Alsendy in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DBfu7pml1s
Mint29 Offers A Fine Dining Experience in the Heart of Dearborn
I had an Amazing experience over great food. The Mint29 salad was very unique and erotodelicious. The Japanese Kobe beef sliders were amazing. The BBQ salmon was perfect. And the chicken sandwich was flirtatious. Service was smooth and fast. Everything was made into perfection. The place is trendy and has a great feel to its ...
Climbing Leaves by Wissam Charafeddine in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5A9sjf7uE
Fatimah Alhussieni Recites “Immigrant” in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obvio-m-4Io
Ali Alsendy Recites for Iraq’s Victory in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1n_W3L_LG0
Come Support Wayne County Transit!
In Dearborn, transit is both useful but limited - it carries a lot of potential, but is often constrained by political and social divisions.
A Brooklyn Native and Arab Film Maker Moves to Dearborn
“A genuine odyssey is not about piling up experiences. It is a deeply felt, risky, unpredictable tour of the soul. “ - Thomas Moore Mo Rida is an independent writer and producer known for establishing the popular 48 Hour Film Project in the Middle East. The 48 Hour Film Project is a filmmaking competition that ...
Being black and Arab in Dearborn
"We are always talking about how there is so much racism towards the Arab community, but never talk about the racism in it."
Coming Together
I sat down on a Wednesday evening thinking of what I can possibly write about. There are many topics to choose from, and despite that, I found myself unable to focus on one to start with. However, amid such a hostile political environment our world is going through, and such a growing division between people ...
AlTafseer: A Poem by Wissam Charafeddine
AlTafseer: A Poem by Wissam Charafeddine
The Happenings at Common Grace Coffee CO.
At Common Grace Coffee Co. our motto is simple; we are for the city, for the craft, and for the world. What we mean by that is that we want foster community in the city of Dearborn using the culinary craft of coffee and the things that surround coffee to impact the world we live in.
Dearborn Open Mic Brings The Arab American Poets of Dearborn Together
Ranging from immigrant strife, yearning to homeland, expressing Middle East political struggles, to love and passion poetry, poets from Dearborn gather in the first Open Mic in Dearborn that focuses on Arab American poetry, creative writing, short story, and artistic expression.
Pride, Tradition, Legacy: Fordson High School, A Microcosm of Arab-American Diaspora (1/2)
There was the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is not so much an expose, as it is a meditation on what I now consider a unique experience that I could have only received at Fordson.
Enduring The American Justice System
But it was more disheartening to realize that there was no way this man was going to get out with a clean record.
Fireworks In Dearborn and The Mixed Reactions
Every July 4th, Dearborn particularly gives the impression, among other cities, that the Fireworks are overdone by some of its residents. Although, there are multiple guidelines and regulations as to the type, time, location, dates, and guidelines for lighting fireworks, many of these guidelines are not really followed nor enforced, leaving many residents with mixed feelings.
What’s in A Sign?
One of the things I often find myself paying attention to, whether I am here in Dearborn or visiting a new place, is the attention to detail that businesses put into signage and the design of storefronts or window displays.
Poet Ali Alsendy Recites A Poem About Iftar Food Pictures in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0M9e7dAwk
Hints of Deceit… Dearborn Anew
Dearborn, MI… Home to the best of things: Chicken Shawarma, Baklava and Cheese Pies.
A Yemeni-American Experience
If you were to enter my neighborhood, you might be either shocked or feel very at home, Here are some things you would notice....
In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine
In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine in the Dearborn Open Mic
Why Our Jokes on Mental Health are Unintentionally Destroying Lives
Even though mental health is slowly becoming more normalized in our community, the jokes haven't stopped.
Business That Matters
"The blind measure triumph in business by money alone, though money alone is not the only metric by which success should be measured"
Ali Alsendy recites poem “I don’t Love You” in the Dearborn Open Mic
Ali Alsendy recites poem "I don't Love You" in the Dearborn Open Mic
Dearborn Muslims Approach Summer with High Spirits and a Renewed State of Being
Most Dearborn schools have been out for about a week and some college spring classes have come to a close. The city celebrated the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and celebrated Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday for some and Sunday for others.
Letter From The City of Dearborn Reminding Residents of Fireworks Rules
DEARBORN, Mich. – As Fourth of July approaches, Dearborn residents are reminded to follow state and local laws regarding the purchase and use of fireworks, as well as to exercise extreme caution.
Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic
Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic
The W Institute Launches in Dearborn
The W Institute launched on June 21st, founding its home in Dearborn, Michigan. The W Institute is a modern, welcoming, creative space for facilitating lifelong learning to accommodate the needs and aspirations of the community through education and arts.
$500 Reward for Catching The Dearborn Night Firework Bombers
Yesterday, it has been reported by several citizens living in East Dearborn of a car passing between residential houses between 1AM and 2AM throwing some sort of illegal firework that caused a large explosion, shaking houses, triggering car alarms, waking neighbors, and scaring children.
Detroit is Not On Fire by Renoun
Renoun recites her poem about Detroit, "Detroit is not on fire", in the Dearborn Open Mic. Powerful!
Zagster Bike Share Comes to Dearborn
Last week, as I was on my way to catch an Amtrak train to Ann Arbor, I noticed something peculiar at the Dingell Transit Center in Dearborn. Lined up in front of the train station was a row of Zagster bikes, similar to the ones used by quicken loans employees in Downtown Detroit.
Call Dearborn Police When You See or Hear Illegal Fireworks 3139433030
Dearborn residents are encouraged to call 313-943-3030 to anonymously report unsafe or illegal fireworks activity in their neighborhood, or to call 9-1-1 if there is a dangerous or emergency situation.
Another Speeding Fatality in Dearborn
Another fatal accident in Dearborn. The cycle of dangerous driving continues. May they Rest In Peace. Our condolences to the family.
TCD Rides with Dearborn Police to Crack Down on Speeding Cars and Drag Racing
TCD (The City of Dearborn) is a social media site put together by few Arab American young residents of the City of Dearborn. They drive around and try to capture stories as they happen, and capture real time videos of the different action taking place in the city of Dearborn.
Dearborn Open Mic: وسام شرف الدين يقرأ قصيدة “يواسيني حبك حين اشتداد الألم” في المنبر الأدبي المفتوح
وسام شرف الدين يقرأ قصيدة "يواسيني حبك حين اشتداد الألم" في المنبر الأدبي المفتوح
علي مرتضى السندي يلقي قصيدة غازلتها في المنبر الأدبي العربي المفتوح في مدينة ديربورن ميشيجان
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzV-_Go4M8I
I Slashed My Heart Over The Sun by Manal Badreddine recited at Dearborn Open Mic
I Slashed My Heart Over The Sun by Manal Badreddine recited at Dearborn Open Mic. Join the next session on July 5, 2017 at 7PM at the Arab American Museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-Mb7Cc-f8
Wissam Charafeddine recites Color of Life at Dearborn Open Mic
https://youtu.be/xP_u4SZ-ViA Wissam Charafeddine @wcharaf recites Color of Life at Dearborn Open MIc. Join us tonight 6/7/2017 at 7PM for another Dearborn Open Mic at the @ArabAmericanMuseum dearbornblog.com/openmic Event Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1929015027382769/
Thirst – Manal Badreddine – Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OILeNANCs
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Ali Mortadha Alsendy – من أين أنت؟ السيد علي مرتضى السندي
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqS5m76aAyA
Manal Badreddine – Untitled – Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaqfNboDpy4
Reenoun: 60 Degrees in February – Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju50mJIJSa8 Reenoun opens the Dearborn Open Mic with her poem "60 Degrees in February". You can listen to more poetry by Reenoun in her Poetry Open Mic meetup events. You are invited to the next Dearborn Open Mic event on June 7, 2017, at 7:00PM. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1929015027382769 Meetup Event Page: https://www.meetup.com/Arabic-Poetry-and-Short-Story-Open-Mic/
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – فضحتنا صفحات الماء في شط العرب
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – فضحتنا صفحات الماء في شط العرب
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – ناوليني كاس نار
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsE0Jm4bDtI
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