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Fadwa Hammoud steps down from Henry Ford Board of Trustees to focus on job as solicitor general, new applicants sought

March 20th, 201912 DEARBORN — Michigan Solicitor General and attorney Fadwa Hammoud has stepped down from her positions as Henry Ford College Trustee and as a member of the Dearborn...

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Rashida Tlaib calls out Islamophobia in U.S. Congress on CNN talk show

March 18th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) called out Congress over its culture of Islamophobia on Sunday, saying she believes it “is still very present...

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Mourners of New Zealand terror attack victims pack Islamic Center in a show of unity, defiance

March 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — Several hundred people packed the Islamic Center of America here on Sunday, coming together in a show of unity, condemnation and defiance of the growing...

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Community leaders reflect on meeting with Senator Gary Peters over vote on Anti-BDS bill, “terrorist watchlist”

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — A March 4 meeting between Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Arab American community leaders at the La Pita restaurant ended with the senator failing to mollify...

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After 35 years of ups and downs, the story is about successes and challenges

March 15th, 20191 As we approach our 35th anniversary celebration on Friday, March 22, we can't help but reflect on the challenges we've faced, the successes we've achieved and the...

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Michigan Fuels gives $12,000 donation to Dearborn Public Schools

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - On Wednesday, March 13, Dearborn Public Schools received a $12,000 donation from Trenton-based Michigan Fuels. Checks were donated by Michigan Fuels and...

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Muslim-owned Verona fashion line to debut at Macy’s Fairlane

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — Macy’s at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn hosts a launch party on March 16 for the Verona collection, a Muslim-owned, modest fashion brand. Lisa...

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Arab American doctor wins prestigious fellowship from Harvard University

March 15th, 20190 FLINT — As a student who was active in the Arab American community throughout college, Dr. Hussein Saghir gained a special affinity and aspiration for helping to serve...

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Arab American student becomes all-time leading scorer in Dearborn Schools history

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School basketball player Jalal Baydoun enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in Dearborn Public School history and became the all-time leading...

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Fire and wind damage insurance expert shares tips on how to protect your home and family

March 15th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS — While people in Michigan don't face the same hardships as hurricane victims in Florida or wildfire victims in California, the Great Lakes State is...

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Fordson High School hosts Palestinian folk dance troupe performance

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - The WISHAH Palestinian Dance Troupe will perform at Fordson High School on Saturday April 6 as a part of its 2019 U.S. Tour. Established in 2003, the...

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Garden City Hospital named to national top 100 list for outstanding performance

March 15th, 20191 GARDEN CITY — Garden City Hospital has been named as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health, which ranks the top-performing hospitals in the...

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Sherri Saad holds place as top RE/MAX owner in southeast Michigan

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan honored Sherri Saad, broker and owner of RE/MAX Leading Edge, at its Awards Gala on February 7. The event was...

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Attorney General Nessel leads legal effort to protect nearly $1 billion in lotto revenue for Michigan schools

March 12th, 20190 LANSING – A legal amicus brief was filed in an effort to protect the Michigan Lottery's annual earnings for Michigan schools, a press release from Attorney General...

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Dearborn Board of Education votes unanimously to name Fordson Atrium, Stout Team Room after Imad Fadlallah

March 12th, 201933 The Dearborn Board of Education has voted unanimously to name the atrium at Fordson High School, as well as the meeting room at Stout Middle School, after former Fordson...

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Arkansas newspaper suing state over anti-BDS law

March 11th, 20190 LITTLE ROCK, AR — The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against financial entities tied to Israel has been the subject of 26 different state laws prohibiting...

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Young Dearborn man dies after fall from seventh-floor balcony on spring break

March 10th, 20190 CANCUN, MEXICO — A 19-year-old man from Dearborn has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony of a hotel room while on vacation here, a report from The Yucatan...

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CAIR-MI leader defends Ilhan Omar, calls for support amid climate of anti-Muslim bigotry

March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) has been busy in recent months, especially as Muslim Americans have attained success and...

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Rashida Tlaib announces impeachment resolution against President Trump

March 9th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) announced at a news conference on Wednesday that she plans to file an impeachment resolution against President...

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Arab American Women’s Business Council celebrates International Women’s Day

March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC), a nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of Arab American women professionals and business...

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Dingell announces hearing on Abbas Drunk Driving Act

March 8th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The tragic accident that took the lives of the Abbas family of Northville in Kentucky in early January has led to a new initiative from U.S. Rep....

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Community discussion in Dearborn focuses on vaccines and autism

March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — On Saturday, March 2, the Arab American Health Initiative and Blue Hands United for Autism held a community debate on vaccines and autism at the Arab...

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Dearborn Heights mayor clears the air on alleged “missing funds”, praises Arab American contributions

March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko spoke publicly about the alleged missing funds in his city on Tuesday, clearing the air on allegations from City...

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Orphans of War seeks volunteers to collect gifts for refugee foster children

March 7th, 20190 DEARBORN — Orphans of War, a Michigan non-profit organization working with the Muslim Foster Care Association and Samaritas, is asking for motivated volunteers to...

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After heated debates, House passes resolution condemning both anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim hatred

March 7th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House overwhelmingly passed a large-scale resolution condemning anti-Semitism and bigotry on Thursday, including anti-Muslim statements and...

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Attorney General Nessel releases list of top 10 Michigan consumer complaints

March 7th, 20191 LANSING – The top 10 consumer complaints from the year 2018 in Michigan were released by Attorney General Dana Nessel this week, with credit and financial concerns...

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Feds: Arsonist arrested, charged with hate crimes for targeting Arab Americans in Dearborn Heights

March 6th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS —A 35-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested and charged with arson and hate crimes against Arab American residents on Monday after being accused...

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