SOURCE: DETROIT NEWS BY: MARK HICKS The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, advocacy groups and separated families are renewing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order barring travelers from some countries with majority Muslim populations. The amended complaint filed Thursday in Detroit’s U.S. District Court argues that the restrictions are unconstitutional and … Continued
SOURCE: THE INTERCEPT BY: ZAID JILANI ABDUL EL-SAYED IS a Muslim American of Egyptian descent running for governor in a state won by Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. If these seem like long odds to you, you’d be right. Until this week, polls placed El-Sayed last among the three candidates competing in the Democratic … Continued
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: ASTEAD W. HERNDON DETROIT — A Palestinian-American woman in the Michigan legislature running in the mold of Bernie Sanders. The African-American president of the Detroit City Council, who is popular with unions. The white mayor of a nearby suburb, positioning himself as a pragmatist. Two black state senators from … Continued
By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2017, Abdul El-Sayed officially announced his run for the Democratic nominee for the governor of Michigan. If elected the governor of Michigan, he will become the first Muslim governor in the history of the United States. El-Sayed ‘s choice to run has not only sparked a larger conversation but … Continued
Watch the video here SOURCE: ABC NEWS BY: AMNA NAWAZ AND ALYSSA LAPERTOSA Abdul El-Sayed says America is ready for its first Muslim governor. He’s thrown his hat in the ring in his home state of Michigan, banking on his advocacy for progressive policies like a single payer health care and legalizing marijuana to reap the tax benefits. “Think … Continued
By: Stateside Staff Source: Michigan Radio Anan Ameri has made her mark here in Michigan. She is the founder of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, an inductee into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, and she is the founder of the Palestine Aid Society of America. Now, Ameri is making a new mark … 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
(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
Mariam Bazzi Source: Michigan.gov Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Mariam Bazzi to the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County. “Mariam Bazzi’s commitment to her community and the law makes her a natural pick for the Wayne County Circuit Court,” Snyder said. “Mariam brings with her to the bench years of experience in … Continued
BY: Michelle Dermarkar/Contributing Writer An entire generation of children living in Flint, Michigan were being exposed to unsafe levels of lead until it was finally revealed by pediatrician, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s innovative research. When the city of Flint switched its water source from the Detroit River to the Flint River in April 2014, Flint’s children’s … Continued
Photo: Wilipedia BY: David Demaria/Contributing Writer He’s not only an American star, but also and Arab American star. Justin Abdelkader has spent nearly his entire life in Michigan. The Muskegon, Michigan has been a member of the Detroit Red Wings for the last 12 years. Prior to getting his start in the NHL, he had … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Arab American civil rights lawyer and founder of the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL), Nabih Ayad, will file a $50 million federal lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Detroit police officers who fatally shot unarmed, 20-year-old Terrance Kellom in his father’s home on April 25, 2015. … Continued
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