Poet Nathalie Handal: A global citizen rooted in Palestine

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Exhibit showcasing inventions from Islam’s Golden Age coming to Detroit

January 29th, 20170 DEARBORN —A local group is working on bringing an exhibit called "1001 Inventions" to the Michigan Science Center in Detroit this fall, in collaboration with several...

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Palestinian artist reflects homeland’s struggles

January 29th, 20170 FAIRFAX, VA— Visual artist Manal Deeb uses her Palestinian heritage as a basis for her artwork— uncovering the many struggles of Palestinians while integrating...

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Pop star Katy Perry defends Muslims in newly produced video

January 19th, 20170 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Katy Perry is coming to the defense of Muslims in a new Public Service Announcement video she produced. The “Dark Horse” singer...

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New hijab emojis likely to be added to smartphones next year

December 2nd, 20160 LONDON — Fifty-one new emojis are likely to appear on smartphones next year, including people wearing hijabs, women breastfeeding, characters with beards and emojis...

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ASIYA designs sports hijab for Muslim women

December 2nd, 20160 MINNEAPOLIS — Muslim women who are interested in playing sports but have felt held back by their clothing might have a new option to comfortably...

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Arab American National Museum empowers women through filmmaking program

November 18th, 20160 Young women participate in the Arab American National Museum's "Reel Stories" filmmaking program.DEARBORN — The Arab American National Museum is empowering young...

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Cover girl selects Muslim woman as newest spokesperson

November 5th, 20160 A hijab-wearing Youtube star has been named the newest spokeswoman for CoverGirl cosmetics. Nura Afia, a beauty blogger and a practicing Muslim, will appear in ...

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Palestinian graphic novelist merges art and activism to tell refugees’ stories

November 4th, 20160 DEARBORN— Chicago-born Palestinian graphic novelist Leila Abdelrazaq is showcasing her work in an exhibition called “Drawing in the Diaspora” at the Arab...

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Morocco’s king to cover pop singer’s legal costs in French rape case

November 3rd, 20160 Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pledged "cover the corresponding costs" of legal representation for pop singer Saad Lamjarred, who is facing rape charges in...

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HBO show pilot angers Somali Americans

November 3rd, 20160 An HBO television drama created by an Oscar-winning director and a Canadian-Somali rapper has infuriated many in Minnesota's Somali community who say the show will...

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Janet Jackson spotted wearing Islamic attire

October 25th, 20160 LONDON - Singer Janet Jackson was this week spotted in public for the first time since announcing her pregnancy - wearing a full Islamic dress. The R&B icon and...

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Palestinian American YouTuber stars in ‘Madea’ movie

October 24th, 20160 CALIFORNIA - YouTube star Yousef Erakat, better known as “FouseyTube," has nabbed a break on the big screen. The 26-year-old Palestinian-American social media giant...

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Naked Hillary Clinton statue removed from New York street

October 20th, 20160 A statue of a bare-breasted and goat-legged Hillary Clinton being groped caused a confrontation in downtown New York before police ordered it removed. The statue,...

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Morgan Freeman attends Shia Muslim ceremony

October 14th, 20160 LONDON — Photos have been circulating on Twitter of Hollywood giant Morgan Freeman attending a commemoration ceremony for Shia Muslims in London. Freeman was...

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Local makeup artists use Instagram as a platform for business

October 14th, 20160 @beautybitexoDEARBORN — The modest history of makeup in America has transformed into a booming industry for cosmetic companies and makeup artists. Recently,...

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Child “terrorist” Halloween costume causes outrage

October 11th, 20160 IRELAND - A “child terrorist” Halloween costume has been withdrawn from sale after numerous customers complained it was offensive. The outfits were being sold for...

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Former Miss USA Rima Fakih announces pregnancy

October 4th, 20160 LOS ANGELES - Former Miss USA Rima Fakih announced she was pregnant on the front cover of Marie Claire Arabia.Fakih, 31, a former...

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Muslim woman on cover of U.S. fitness magazine

September 28th, 20160 FARMINGTON HILLS - 33-year-old Rahaf Khatib has become the first Muslim woman in a hijab to pose on the front cover of a fitness magazine. Women's Running has a...

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Muslim woman faces backlash for appearing in Playboy magazine

September 25th, 20160 American Journalist Noor Tagouri usually sees negative comments on social media from Islamophobes who take issue with her hijab. But now the 22-year-old is taking...

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Jazz music meets the Middle East in “Arab-esque” Detroit concert

September 23rd, 20160 DETROIT- Detroit’s funky jazz scene is colliding with the aesthetics and music of the Arab world in a must see event for music and arts lovers. The event, titled...

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Celebrities launch ‘We Are Not Afraid’ refugee campaign

September 23rd, 20160 LONDON — More than 175 world renowned artists including Sting, Robert Plant and Elvis Costello, have joined forces to back a song that supports greater action to...

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Egyptian American actor Rami Malek wins Emmy

September 19th, 20160 Rami Malek (Reuters)LOS ANGELES — Egyptian American actor Rami Malek beat veterans Kevin Spacey and Liev Schreiber to scoop the Outanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series...

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Muslim rapper depicts journey to Hajj

September 16th, 20160 LOUISIANA - Rapper Kevin Gates is grabbing attention on social media for depicting his journey to becoming a devout Muslim. Gates, a Louisiana born rapper known...

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Muslim woman aims to get Hijab emoji approved

September 13th, 20160 BERLIN - Rayouf Alhumedhi, a 15-year-old Berlin teen originally from Saudi Arabia, is aiming to get developers to approve a Hijab emoji. According to a story published...

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Iraqi American photojournalist documents the journey of refugees in Metro Detroit

September 2nd, 20160 Iraqi boy grilling fish - Photo by Salwan Georges. DETROIT — Over the years, wars and abysmal living conditions in Middle Eastern countries have...

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Post Civil war era film shoots at Greenfield Village

August 26th, 20160 DEARBORN — A film production used Greenfield Village's unique and historic scenery as a backdrop for its post Civil War-era plotline. "Akoma", a short film...

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Local renaissance woman strives to make art accessible

August 19th, 20160 Suha with her painting 'The Other Side'.DEARBORN — As henna and makeup artists continue to flourish in the community, more and more young women decide to put their...

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