Tag: Dearborn
Coming out
You know how sexuality is such a taboo topic to discuss in many parts around the world but it especially is one in our Middle Eastern community. Now, sexual orientation is even a bigger taboo to come near to than sexuality in general is. Western societies have not come completely in peace with it either. ...
The Pollution Series: Light Pollution in Dearborn
After talking about the Noise Pollution in the last episode, I started noticing more and more the sound of the streets and highways. Did you know that there are different sound quotient for each of the different materials that roads are made of? More on that here: http://www.pavementinteractive.org/pavement-noise/ But today I will talk about light pollution ...
Acculturation
A well-known model of acculturation comes from John Berry, a psychologist and theorist, famous for the four-fold model of acculturation strategies. He theorizes that immigrants and immigrant communities generally follow one of four strategies in adapting to their new community. They either assimilate, separate, integrate, or marginalize. Briefly, assimilation is when the immigrant or the ...
HOT Syrian music artists @AANM in October
Greetings! I hope this finds you well. The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is pleased to welcome leading Syrian American performers for concerts on Friday, Oct. 20 and Monday, Oct. 23. Below you’ll find a press release for the Oct. 20 Global Fridays appearance by Hello Psychaleppo; attached are photo of the artist, whose given ...
A Woman’s Right to Move
When I was in eighth grade my teacher had us write down our goals for high school. My number one goal was to get accepted to the University of Michigan. I was unsure why I wanted to attend the institution so bad. Nobody in my immediate family had attended and I actually knew very little ...
Top 10 News From Dearborn Last Month
Here are the headlines that occupied Dearborn News last month:
Two Dearborn students will be national teen advisors to the Smithsonian
A message from Kim Silarsk, Communications Manager at Arab American National Museum: ARAB AMERICAN MUSEUM RECRUITS FOR SMITHSONIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Two Dearborn students will be national teen advisors to the Smithsonian Dearborn, Mich. (Sept. 28, 2017) – The Arab American National Museum – an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. ...
Top 10 Restaurants Reviewed in Dearborn
Being a good restaurant is one thing, and getting a review on Google, Facebook, Foursquare or Yelp is something else. Nevertheless, you might find these most reviewed restaurants having some special tasting offerings that keeps people visiting and spending the time to review them: According to Yelp, here are the top 10 restaurants (by ...
Ambassador of Poetry … Dr. Ali Ajami
Ambassador Dr. Ali Ajami advocates for Arabic Poetry through his attendance and participation in various literacy forums among which is Dearborn Open Mic.
Aseel Srour Recites “ID Card” Poem by Mahmoud Darwish in Dearborn Open Mic
Aseel Srour recites in the Dearborn Open Mic the famous poem by Mahmoud Darwish titled "Bitaqit Haweyati" (ID Card), and sometimes called "Sajjil Ana Arabi" (Record: I am Arabic).
Ali Elsendy Electrifies The Dearborn Open Mic Once Again
Ali Elsendy, the young Iraqi American poet, once again electrifies the Dearborn Open Mic with his energetic poems, full of emotions and motivation. In the Dearborn Open Mic on September 6, 2017, recited Damn the Impossible (تباً للمستحيل): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKvODqUCFGM&t=22s He also recited a love poem titled He is Still a Baby (مازال طفلاً): ...
Multicultural Match
So, one day you meet this guy on Match.com. He’s quiet. He’s interesting. He’s worldly and open minded. Oh, and did I mention he’s gorgeous? How is it possible this beautiful guy isn’t already snatched up? And how is it possible that he’s smitten with you? This is what I thought 13 years ago when ...
Nick Vujicic in Arabic by Haidar Mazen
No arms, no legs - no worries! Nick Vujicic uses his story to inspire and inform people all around the world. Nick is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome,[4] a rare disorder characterized by the absence of arms and legs. He is one of the seven known surviving individuals planet-wide ...
Dearborn Open Mic … The Artistic Oasis in Arab American Dearborn
"Dearborn has a consortium of Arabic poets, Young Artists, and Arab American creative writing talents, that it should be considered an intellectual and artistic center, if it wasn't for the lack of that expression in the community. We are going to change that."
The Argeeli Romance
I was sitting in a café with a friend of mine. We both ordered our argeeli (another name for the hookah or shisha). These are water pipes, and are used to smoke flavored or straight tobacco. I ordered mine mint flavored, dried, with a glass of Perrier and he ordered a grape mint argeeli and a glass ...
Top 10 News From Dearborn August 2017
Here are the headlines that occupied Dearborn News last month:
Here are the top videos Originating or mentioning Dearborn during August 2017
Here are the top 10 videos coming from Dearborn August 2017
Attack with Explosives At the Divine Child Church [VIDEO]
Dearborn Police are searching for a man who witnesses say threw a commercial-grade firework into the Divine Child Church chapel in Dearborn while prayer was taking place. Dearborn Police Reported: Dearborn, Mi. — On August 23, 2017, at approximately 7:30pm, the Dearborn Police responded to Divine Child Church on report of an explosion and malicious destruction ...
Five Events To Attend in Dearborn In The Next Couple Weeks
As we enjoy the last month in the summer of 2017, five events are coming up in Dearborn that you probably want to take advantage off:
Where to Watch Solar Eclipse In Dearborn and Why You Should
And so this is a lesson I've learned, and it's one that applies to life in general: duration of experience does not equal impact. One weekend, one conversation -- hell, one glance -- can change everything. Cherish those moments of deep connection with other people, with the natural world, and make them a priority. Yes, ...
As Construction Activity Picks Up in Dearborn, Rats Activity Increases
The city of Dearborn published: Mayor John B. O’Reilly directed the extensive deployment of 15 city inspectors today (Aug. 18) to beef up rodent control efforts across the city, and to educate residents about eliminating conditions that could lead to pest problems. The current construction in the city has agrevated the problem, in addition to ...
Dearborn Police Dropped These Flyers Today
Chief Ronald Haddad continues his excellent leadership of Dearborn Police through more community engagement. Today, police car escorting some walking volunteers dropped five flyers in my mail box: 1. Crime Prevention Awareness 2. Nixle Alert System and its translation 3. Property Maintenance Guide: 4. Lock It or Lose It flyer We appreciate the efforts of ...
Dearborn has to Mobilize in the Era of 45
"History cannot be repeated once again right in front of our eyes, and that is why it is important now more than ever to mobilize in our communities and challenge such abhorrent groups, and the despicable presidency that supports them."
Why I Don’t Support Gal Gadot
I know what you're thinking-oh! just another angry Palestinian bitter that and Israeli woman, Gal Gadot, was casted to play Wonder Woman. But it's actually not that simple. No, I'm not anti Semitic for not support Gal Gadot, because being anti Semitic would be going against myself. In case you weren't aware, being Semitic relates ...
Let’s Keep our Lawns Clean
A few nights a week, I choose to spend my time at my mom's. She lives alone and I like to keep her company every now and then. My mom who lives in Dearborn loves her plants and her lawn but due to weakened knees, she doesn't always get the chance to cut the grass ...
Missionary in Dearborn, Freedom of Speech or Proselytizing Children Without Parental Consent?
Missionary in Dearborn, Freedom of Speech or Proselytizing Children Without Parental Consent? Let us know in your comments below.
Oh Please, It Is Not Just a Logo!
When some clients tell me, "No I don't need a logo. I can make one on Word in 5 minutes. It's just a logo," I try to keep calm. I am a calm person after all. But I've studied art and design. The sketchbook has been my best friend since I was five years old. ...
The Pollution Series: Noise Pollution in Dearborn
The Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare. To that end, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish a means for effective coordination of Federal research and activities in noise control, to authorize ...
Parenting Through Separation and Divorce
Divorce is a short-term crisis and a long-term process of understanding and healing for families. Statewide, Michigan had 29,708 divorces in 2014, a rate of 6 divorces per 1,000 residents, which is 14 percent lower than the number of divorces in 2004. There were 1.92 marriages for every divorce in 2014, the highest ratio since ...
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.
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