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City of Westland opens cooling centers in response to high temperatures

July 15th, 20190 WESTLAND — The City of Westland has opened several cooling centers around the city for the entire week, in response to extreme temperatures reaching above 90 degrees...

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Could a better diet cool your Inflammation? Avoid these five food groups

July 13th, 20190 Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental...

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Yemeni American high school soccer player earns scholarship to Division I Butler University

July 13th, 20190 DEARBORN — Edsel Ford High School senior Hammam Nasser is on his way to play soccer for the NCAA Division I Butler University in Indianapolis. Nasser, 17,...

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In Dearborn, Whitmer talks about roads, education and economic growth

July 13th, 20190 DEARBORN – Governor Whitmer was in Dearborn this week for an expanded presentation of her 2020 budget proposal. To little surprise, infrastructure spending was a...

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Metropark police probing alleged discriminatory remark to Arab Americans, police officer suspended

July 13th, 20190 BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — An alleged discriminatory remark made to an Arab American family by a Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority police officer is growing in concern...

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After nearly two decades, pro-Palestinian protesters finally convince Ann Arbor to discuss boycott

July 12th, 20190 ANN ARBOR, MI — A majority of Ann Arbor City Council members have agreed to discuss a possible boycott resolution of U.S. military support for Israel, a...

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Local Muslims offer tips, share experiences as 2019 pilgrimage draws near

July 12th, 20190 DEARBORN - The Muslim holy pilgrimage Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is expected to begin on Friday, August 9 and end on Wednesday, August 14, with millions...

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From Tahrir Square to Detroit: Revolutionary Egyptian guitarist to perform at free Concert of Colors this weekend

July 11th, 20190 DEARBORN/DETROIT — The free Concert of Colors series is an annual tradition for fans of world and cultural music in the Metro Detroit area, and this year's edition,...

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Arab American officer accuses Michigan Department of Corrections of racial harassment, files lawsuit

July 9th, 20190 JACKSON – A federal lawsuit was filed today by Hizam Yehia, an Arab American corrections officer at a Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) prison in Jackson, who...

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Attorney General Nessel charges sixth priest with criminal sexual conduct

July 8th, 20190 LANSING ⁠— Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of Father Joseph (Jack) Baker on Monday morning in Wayne County. Baker was charged with...

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Zarif: There won’t be a better nuclear deal with Iran than 2015 accord

July 8th, 20190 GENEVA - World powers will not be able to negotiate a better deal with Iran than the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted...

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Germany rejects Trump’s call for ground troops in Syria

July 8th, 20190 BERLIN - Germany on Monday rejected demands by the United States to deploy ground troops in Syria, a stance likely to anger President Trump who wants Chancellor Angela...

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There are no ‘quick fixes’ to clean up your credit

July 5th, 20191 By Lisa Lake If you're trying to clean up your credit, you'll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a...

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How to block unwanted calls

July 5th, 20191 Scammers can use the Internet to make calls from all over the world. They don’t care if you’re on the National Do Not Call Registry. That’s why your best defense...

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U.S. Rep. Andy Levin to stand with faith leaders opposing war on Iran

July 5th, 20190 DETROIT - Christian and Muslim clerics will stand with U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (D-Warren) on Monday to call for peace and reason after the nation was brought to the brink...

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Muslims and Arabs in Hollywood: A century of vilifying a religion and culture

July 5th, 20190 It's been a long road to respect, equal rights, and fair, accurate representation for Arab American and Middle Eastern actors. And as late author Jack Shaheen's...

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Woman accused of welfare fraud may lose her citizenship

July 4th, 20190 GRAND RAPIDS — A Kentwood woman accused of lying about her criminal background to gain U.S. citizenship is facing a federal charge that could put her in prison for 10...

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Hammoud and Worthy address Flint’s frustrated residents

July 4th, 20190 FLINT – At a town-hall style meeting at the UAW Local 659 in Flint last Friday, Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy spoke...

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Arab American goalie thrilled for chance to compete with hometown favorite Detroit Red Wings

July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings 2019 development camp wrapped up this past weekend under the watchful eye of new general manager Steve Yzerman at Little Caesars Arena...

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Arab American Civil Right League, NAACP hold fifth annual justice awards tribute

July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) and the Detroit Branch of the NAACP hosted the fifth annual Justice Awards Tribute event on Tuesday, honoring...

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Jared Kushner’s ‘deal of the century’ fails in Bahrain

July 3rd, 20190 MANAMA - The so called "deal of the century" proposed by President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, which sought to deal with the Palestinian-Israeli...

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Arab American non-profit expands Macomb County services, opens primary care clinic

July 1st, 20190 STERLING HEIGHTS ⁠— The Arab American & Chaldean Council announced it will now be offering integrated health care services in Sterling Heights, with the opening...

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Nawal Hamadeh talks about her charter schools and the 2019 graduation incident

June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN - In a conversation with The Arab American News, Nawal Hamadeh, founder and director of the Hamadeh Educational Services, discussed the incident that took...

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Dearborn water rate change doesn’t do nearly enough to support residents, councilman says

June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN—The Dearborn City Council voted 4-1 last Tuesday to amend fixed rates charged to the city's water customers. According to Councilman David Bazzy, the move...

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Ghida Dagher: Creating change, opening doors behind the scenes

June 30th, 20190 LANSING – As waves of Arab Americans have pushed past political barriers and successfully secured political power in the country in recent years, many have become the...

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Muslim women changing American scenes with a clothing line at Macy’s

June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN— Designer and Muslim convert Lisa Vogl, who launched her Verona Collection in February 2015, brought it to Macy's at Fairlane Mall in Dearborn this past...

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Arab Americans work to serve the community, fill talent gap through Challenge Detroit

June 30th, 20190 DETROIT — One of the biggest challenges facing the “Motor City” in recent years as it continues yet another renaissance has been the tendency for talented young...

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