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Syrian American woman debuts rap video about hijab

April 8th, 20170 FLINT— A Syrian American poet and activist from Flint Township debuted her first rap music video, “Hijabi”, in an effort to shatter stereotypes about hijabis on...

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Bluesman Eric Bibb: From Syria to Detroit, we are all migrants

April 2nd, 20170 LONDON- "Migration Blues", a new album from veteran bluesman Eric Bibb, uses the sounds of the American South to tell the tale of everyone from 1920s farmers fleeing the...

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Arab American storytellers share personal narratives

March 24th, 20170 DEARBORN—On Saturday, March 18, The Arab American National Museum held a storytelling event called "Hikayat: Personal Narratives from a Cultural Perspective" from 7 to...

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Restoration work completed on Jesus’ tomb site in Jerusalem

March 24th, 20171 JERUSALEM— A team of scientists and restorers has completed work on the purported site of Jesus' tomb in Jerusalem's Old City. The tomb was re-opened to the public on...

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Destroyed by ISIS, Iraq’s ancient winged bull to rise again in London

March 24th, 20170 LONDON— An ancient Assyrian winged bull sculpture destroyed by ISIS in 2015 is to be remade from empty Iraqi date syrup cans and displayed in Trafalgar Square in...

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Get your own facts, Palestinian artist Samia Halaby advises

March 17th, 20170 Palestinian painter Samia Halaby has blunt advice for aspiring Arab artists — get your inspiration firsthand, whether from ordinary people or historical documents,...

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Statue of girl stares down Wallstreet’s bull in defiance on Women’s Day eve

March 10th, 20170 As many American women prepare to draw attention to their role in the workplace, a Wall Street firm on Tuesday put up a statue of a girl in front of Lower Manhattan's...

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Chicago based artist combines Eastern and Western motifs

March 10th, 20170 CHICAGO-Chicago-based artist Zeinab Saab looks to Islamic art to develop an intricate patchwork in a Western nexus. With finesse, precision and passion, she draws...

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State Department tweets, then deletes congratulations to Iranian Oscar winner

March 6th, 20170 Washington, DC - On Monday, the U.S. State Department issued and then deleted a congratulatory message for an Oscar win by a prominent Iranian director who...

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Mahershala Ali makes history as first Muslim actor to win Oscar

March 6th, 20170 Los Angeles - Mahershala Ali made history as the first Muslim actor to win an academy award. He won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for his role as a...

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Lebanese American illustrator merges graphic design and comics

February 27th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Saturday, Feb. 25, Lebanese American graphic designer and illustrator Aya Krisht will deliver a talk called "Design in Comics" from 2:30 to...

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Poet Nathalie Handal: A global citizen rooted in Palestine

February 10th, 20174 NEW YORK, NY— Through her diverse experiences and approach to poetry, multicultural award-winning author Nathalie Handal metaphorically tears down borders. Her work...

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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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