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Afaf Humayun
Afaf is a reporter, poet, activist, and artist who works to preserve and expand the future of the Humanities while staying engaged on issues of inclusion. She can be reached at afafhumayun@gmail.com
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Pew Study: Muslims are proud Americans, but worried
August 18th, 20171 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 25, the Pew Research Center released a report on Muslim Americans and their concerns regarding their place in society; despite the data showing high concern from U.S. Muslims, 92 percent of them are proud to be American. The survey was conducted between January and May. It showed that half of Muslim...
Dearborn Heights mayoral race: Paletko, Hicks-Clayton to face off on Nov. 7
August 11th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On August 8, Dearborn Heights held its municipal primary elections for mayor, City Council, City Clerk and treasurer. Mayor Dan Paletko won first place in the mayoral race, followed by Councilwoman Lisa Hicks-Clayton who came in second. The two candidates will face off in the general election on November 7. Eduardo...
Beyond the ballot boxes: Rules about campaign signs
August 11th, 20171 DEARBORN — While lawn signs, bumper stickers, handbills and lots of red, white and blue are all pieces of the campaign paraphernalia, these materials can be an eyesore if candidates don't follow city ordinance for placement and cleanup. So, what are some of the do's and don'ts of campaigning? "For the campaign workers, they need......
High candidate representation in Dearborn Heights, low voter turnout
August 8th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS-- There was low voter turnout throughout the day at various precincts in Dearborn Heights, but there was an abundance of representation for the candidates at each station. Candidate Mo Baydoun had several people at each precinct with signs, Cheez-Its, and conversation for people going to the polls. Baydoun said he...
Conservation group seeks to improve air quality in Dearborn
August 4th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Monday, July 31, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) launched the first monthly event for Dearborn community members to discuss the local air quality. The meeting was advertised as a space for citizens to express their concerns regarding air quality in their neighborhood and to learn about threats to the......
Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree discusses his faith and service to the taxpayers
August 4th, 20170 DETROIT — In the 1980s, Eric Sabree sat in Muhammad Ali's hotel room and watched old boxing tapes of Ali's famous matches while laughing and eating ice cream as Ali relived each fight with Sabree and his friend. "We had a ball," Sabree said, laughing at the memory. "We had a great time, and then he was tired and we left the...
The Impact of the 1967 Detroit rebellion on Arab Americans
July 28th, 20170 DETROIT— In the dark hours before sunrise on Sunday, July 23, 1967, no one knew that Detroit would be ablaze for the next five days , leaving countless citizens injured and 43 dead. The summer of 1967 changed Detroit forever. Before any looting, arson or fighting began that day, the Detroit Free Press reported that an undercover......
Syrian American releases second rap single
July 28th, 20171 NEW YORK CITY— On Monday, July 17, Syrian American Mona Haydar dropped her latest rap single, “Dog”, featuring Jackie Cruz from the popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black. The poet turned rapper, originally from Flint, uses her lyrics to call out men who use money and privilege to abuse women. The song begins with the...
An overview of primary elections in Metro Detroit
July 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — Although voters and candidates in Dearborn are preparing for the Aug. 8 primary election, not all communities in Metro Detroit have primaries. These are the communities in Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne and Macomb Counties that will: In Oakland County, candidates in Pontiac are running for mayor and for council positions in......
Huge activist turnout confronts hate speech against Arab American students
July 14th, 20170 PALOS TWP., IL — On Monday, July 10, residents of this Chicago suburb rallied before a township meeting in support of the resignation of Township Trustee member Sharon Brannigan due to the discovery of hate speech targeting Arab American and Muslim students in the community. "We saw her singling out our children," said Itedal...
Fayrouz Saad announces run for Congress, plans to challenge Dave Trott
July 14th, 20172 NORTHVILLE— Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, Northville resident Fayrouz Saad is the product of hard working parents who immigrated from Lebanon more than 40 years ago. "It really starts with my parents," Saad said. "Moving to Michigan for the American Dream. They started a small business in Detroit's Eastern Market. A very......
