Four weeks after the Abu Dhabi Gallup Center released its study of Muslim Americans (IW analysis here), the Pew Research Center followed suit by publishing a survey (PDF here) of far greater value due to its broader range of topics, more direct questioning, and extensive demographic cross tabs. Though the media, like Pew, have emphasized the mainstream … [Read more...]
Darany Pleads for Unity and Diversity
LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) said in a recent press release that "attempts from outsiders to mislead and create fear surrounding the Arab-American community in Dearborn will not be tolerated". "There is no doubt that diversity has played a strong role in the history of our country," Darany said. "Our … [Read more...]
Attack on Dearborn Mosque Thwarted
DEARBORN, Michigan -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a press release that a bias-motivated attack on a Dearborn mosque was thwarted by local police. Law enforcement authorities and officials with the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn reported to CAIR that a white male resident of California was arrested on Monday evening in … [Read more...]
Sacrificed Survivors Film Tour Begins in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich. -- A new documentary film, Sacrificed Survivors (The Untold Story of the Ground Zero Mega-Mosque) will have a special screening in Dearborn at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center today at 5:30pm, as the film producers kick off a nationwide tour promoting the film. The film producers chose the Dearborn location to screen the film … [Read more...]