By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A shift in Washington’s perspective of the latest war began to rapidly evolve as the Israeli military machine pounded Gaza. The Biden decision to communicate bluntly with Netanyahu emerged from Biden’s listening to “a lot of loud progressive voices.” Boastful victory statements by the two enemies, however, … Continued
SOURCE: EATER DETROIT BY: BRENNA HOUCK A new carryout and delivery restaurant serving Moroccan food is now open on Detroit’s east side. Chef and food truck owner Omar Anani debuted Saffron De Twah this week at 7650 Gratiot Ave. in the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood with options like lamb tagine bowls and Moroccan-style hot chicken. Anani (Twisted Mitten and Grill Billies … Continued
SOURCE: CHALKBEAT BY: LORI HIGGINGS For the first time in its history, the Detroit school district will recognize a Muslim holiday. The school board Tuesday adopted the calendar for the 2019-20 school year that includes a day off May 25, 2020 in observance of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The … Continued
SOURCE: CBS DETROIT Story Hoodline — In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot? We crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern restaurants around Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to find shawarma, falafel and more. 1. 2941 Street Food PHOTO: 2941 STREET FOOD/YELP … Continued
By: The Associated Press Source: ClickOnDetroit KALKASKA, Mich. – A village president in northern Michigan is refusing to apologize for sharing Facebook posts denouncing Islam and calling for the killing of “every last Muslim.” The Record-Eagle of Traverse City reports that Kalkaska Village President Jeff Sieting said Monday that he doesn’t owe anyone an apology over his Facebook posts. Kalkaska … Continued
By: Andrea Blum Source: Detroit Press & Guide The Arab American National Museum is offering an opportunity to take an in-depth look into one of the most spiritual and philanthropic times of the year for Muslim Americans – the holy month of Ramadan. A special Yalla Eat! one-night-only Yalla Eat! tour will take place from … Continued
(Photo: United Shades of America) By: Julie Hinds Source: Detroit Free Press Sitting in Detroit’s Dilla’s Delights doughnut shop, W. Kamau Bell is talking to a friend days after Donald Trump was elected president. They’re both comics and old pals, so the conversation should be relaxed and funny. But as Zahra Noorbakhsh, cohost of the … Continued
DETROIT, MI – APRIL 11: Ian Kinsler #3 of the Detroit Tigers greets Mikie Mahtook #15 of the Detroit Tigers and JaCoby Jones #40 of the Detroit Tigers as they celebrate a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on April 11, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) BY: David … Continued
In meeting with Arab-Americans in Dearborn, DHS Sec. John Kelly stood up and threatened to leaveNiraj Warikoo and Kathleen Gray Detroit Free Press In a meeting today with Arab-Americans and Muslims in Dearborn, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly stood up at one point and threatened to leave after a community advocate accused the … Continued
By Todd Spangler , John Wisely and Niraj Warikoo Detroit Free Press U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly can expect tough questioning when he meets with local Arab-American leaders Monday as part of a visit to metro Detroit. Travel restrictions sought by President Donald Trump on visitors from majority-Muslim countries have sparked concern and anger, … Continued
BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer The real Syria is forgotten. Our society today has associated the country with war, hatred, and terrorism, as opposed to civilization, poetry, and philosophy. The real Syrian people are human and their efforts to help their communities often go unrecognized due to misconceptions about their homeland, but it’s time to acknowledge … Continued
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Ambassador Blogger and Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Amidst a week of uncertainty and fear following President Trump’s executive orders banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees from Syria, an outpouring of support for immigrants has swept across many of the major U.S. cities, as protesters gathered in airports and in front of the White … Continued
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