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President of Zionist Organization of America doubles down on his “filthy Arabs” slur

September 25th, 20180 Facing criticism over his use of the slur “filthy Arab” in a tweet last week, Zionist Organization of America national president Morton Klein repeated the phrase...

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Arab American mother still seeks help for terminally-ill son

September 24th, 20180 ANN ARBOR — An Arab American mother of four continues her search for support for her family and terminally-ill son while spreading awareness of his rare...

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CAIR-MI files complaint against DTE Energy on behalf of Muslim man

September 23rd, 20180 SOUTHFIELD — The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, (CAIR-MI) a civil rights and advocacy group, filed an Equal Employment Opportunity...

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Wayne State University offers counseling for Muslim women on campus

September 23rd, 20180 DETROIT — Wayne State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering a new service to muslim women on college campuses. The new group,...

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Israeli burger franchise to open in Arab American neighborhood

September 22nd, 20180 DEARBORN — Walk on the border of Dearborn and Detroit, near Warren Avenue and Greenfield Road, and you'll be surprised by a sign announcing the upcoming opening of...

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A side of both worlds: What it means to be an Arab American in Dearborn

September 22nd, 20180 DEARBORN — Arab? Arabic? Immigrant? Native born? Is American Arabia a counterculture of America? The Statue of Liberty stands tall and high in New York,...

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Emgage hosts gerrymandering town hall meeting

September 22nd, 20180 DEARBORN — On Thursday, Sept. 20, Emgage, an organization which encourages muslim Americans to engage in local and national politics, hosted a town hall meeting at the...

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Discrimination complaints forces city to revise confusing gazebo ordinance

September 22nd, 20180 DEARBORN – Inconsistencies in ordinances have been causing confusion among city officials, as residents who have gazebos on their properties complain of excessive...

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Snyder signs new rules for medical marijuana businesses

September 17th, 20180 LANSING — On Tuesday Sept. 11, Gov. Snyder signed new emergency administrative rules to continue implementation of the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act...

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

September 16th, 20180 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, 20180 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, 20181 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, 20180 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, 20180 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, 20180 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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