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Dearborn Public Schools’ Arabic classes focus on culture as well as language

September 16th, 20181 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools have been expanding the number of students learning a different language and Arabic has become one of the district’s fastest...

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School Board candidate Aman Fidama is first Yemeni American woman to run for office in Michigan

September 15th, 20182 DEARBORN – More than half of the candidates running for two seats on the Dearborn Board of Education are of Arab origin, with one of them – Aman (Amy) Fidama –...

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Comerica Park to host first Arab American night

September 15th, 20180 DETROIT—Comerica Park will holds its first-ever Arab American night on Saturday, Sept. 22 as the Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals. “To the best of our...

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Whitmer reiterates support for Israel and opposition to anti-boycott laws

September 15th, 20180 DEARBORN – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer has reaffirmed her “unwavering support” for Israel and said she is 100 percent opposed to...

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CAIR-MI files civil rights complaint on behalf of Muslim boxer

September 14th, 20181 FARMINGTON HILLS — On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Michigan Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) announced the filing of a Michigan Department of...

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Ahed Tamimi to address civil right group’s annual gala

September 12th, 20180 DEARBORN — Famed Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi, held at an Israeli jail at 16 for slapping an Israeli officer, will be the keynote speaker at the Arab American...

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Reception hosted in honor of Palestinian college students visiting Michigan

September 10th, 20180 ANN ARBOR — On Tuesday, September 4, Global Ties Detroit and U of M’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a welcome reception in honor of the students from...

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Contemporary Arab Cinema series premiers at Jacob Burns Film Center

September 10th, 20180 PLEASANTVILLE, NY — The Jacob Burns Film Center is premiering its Contemporary Arab Cinema series, in partnership with the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Sept....

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Dearborn enhances website tools for prospective businesses

September 9th, 20180 DEARBORN — Dearborn's economic development experts are happy to welcome business professionals hoping to establish, expand or relocate a business in Dearborn. Tom...

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Documentary: How ‘Brooklyn, Inshallah’ excited Arab voters

September 8th, 20183 BROOKLYN, NY — Ahmed Mansour’s film “Brooklyn, Inshallah” documents Khader El-Yateem’s 2017 campaign for New York City Council. Not only did El-Yateem’s...

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Palestinian college students take part in educational programs in Detroit and Ann Arbor

September 8th, 20180 ANN ARBOR — For the first time, students from Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) were able to have the opportunity to be a part of the abroad Entrepreneurial...

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Arab festivals are popular everywhere, when will Dearborn’s return?

September 8th, 20180 DEARBORN – Between 1995 and 2012, thousands flocked to the capital of Arab America for a taste of their homeland’s culture, where nostalgia for music and food alike...

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Dearborn police arrest carjacking suspect

September 7th, 20180 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department responded to an armed carjacking on Warren Avenue on the morning on Sept. 2. One of the victims reported that while he and...

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CAIR announces complaints against Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office

September 7th, 20180 FARMINGTON HILLS — The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim Civil Rights and advocacy...

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Arab American Portland Festival aims to shatter stereotypes, promotes culture

September 7th, 20180 PORTLAND, Oregon — From Algeria to Yemen to Portland, Oregon, it takes a big, big tent at the festival to welcome everyone who's a part of the Arabic...

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Environmental health summer program empowers students to take action

September 3rd, 20181 DEARBORN — The number of Dearborn students becoming involved in more activism and learning development committees is increasing each year and the Environmental Health...

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Michigan language arts exam results raise concern

September 3rd, 20180 LANSING — Michigan’s state-wide reading and writing exam results may concern residents after the state invested around $100 million to improve reading...

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Dearborn group works to improve environmental quality with research and activism

September 3rd, 20180 DEARBORN — The Environmental Health Research-to-Action (EHRA) project under Healthy Dearborn is the first step in a long-term community-academic partnership to address...

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Public colleges requiring new students to complete sexual assault prevention training

September 2nd, 20182 LANSING — The state of Michigan recently established new legislation which mandates public universities to require in-person sexual assault prevention training for all...

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Artist Paul Zenian exhibit to benefit Dearborn gallery

September 2nd, 20180 DEARBORN — Artist Paul Zenian will present an exhibition to benefit the Dearborn Community Arts Council (DCAC) and the Padzieski Art Gallery, which showcases a portion...

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Macomb County judge arraigned on hit-and-run charges

September 2nd, 20180 MARINE CITY— Macomb County Judge Catherine Steenland has been arraigned on two misdemeanor criminal charges in connection with a hit-and-run collision that occurred...

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Dearborn Heights to host public forum on corridor improvement project

September 2nd, 20180 Dearborn Heights — Dearborn Heights, Taylor and the civil engineering firm Wade Trim will host a public forum to secure the public’s input and opinions regarding the...

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Arab American Texas Festival offers culture, fun and food

September 1st, 20181 By Taylor Adams DALLAS, Texas — The second annual Arab Texas Festival returns to Mesquite on Sept. 2, offering food, performers and activities aimed at...

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VIDEO: Portland woman goes on racist rant against Arab American man

August 27th, 20180 PORTLAND, Oregon - A white woman in Portland unleashed a torrent of racist abuse against an American man of Lebanese descent after allegedly sideswiping his car. Video...

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Dearborn Heights father fights for accurate diagnosis for autistic daughter

August 26th, 20180 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mohammed Janny, a father of five children, spent his summer fighting for an accurate diagnosis on his special-needs daughter's individualized...

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Muslim Arab American woman travels the world solo

August 25th, 20181 DEARBORN — A Lebanese American and Dearborn native hopes to travel to a long list of international destinations and has already checked many off her...

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Dearborn city staff seek public’s aid for Arab American colleague with cancer

August 25th, 20181 DEARBORN — It’s not easy supporting five children and a spouse while being employed part-time. It’s especially difficult after being diagnosed with stage 3...

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