Nation May 01 New PBS series explores the often-overlooked history of American Muslims By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Politics Mar 16 Watch 8:05 Anti-Islamic rhetoric from GOP politicians sparks concerns over religious hatred More than two weeks into the war with Iran, Muslim Americans are confronting a new surge of hateful rhetoric amplified online and echoed by some of the country’s most prominent Republican officials. Civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers have condemned… By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura
Politics Nov 21 In Dearborn, Arab and Muslim Americans share their hopes and fears for a new president As leaders reflect on the election outcome and what happens next, we asked Muslim and Arab American voters about how they felt after the election. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Politics Nov 05 Michigan Muslim leaders are split on presidential endorsements More than 310,000 people of Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ancestry call Michigan home, according to 2020 census data, and there are more than 200,000 Muslim American voters in the state, according to Emgage, including many Asian, Arab, and… By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Politics Nov 05 Split on who to support, Muslim and Arab American leaders give a range of endorsements — or none at all For many Muslim and Arab Americans, Israel’s wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and the wider Middle East are personal, and so is this election. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Oct 22 How Asian Americans are filling the gaps in care for their elderly parents By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Almost two-thirds of Asian American and Pacific Islander caregivers felt that they did not have a choice in becoming a caregiver, according to the AARP. These groups are trying to offer more culturally competent resources to their communities. Continue reading
Sep 25 As Middle East conflict escalates, Muslim American voter group endorses Harris over Trump By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press “This endorsement is not agreement with Vice President Harris on all issues, but rather, an honest guidance to our voters regarding the difficult choice they confront at the ballot box,” said Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, in a statement. Continue reading
Sep 11 New citizens in Michigan share what voting means to them By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang New American voters, those who came to the U.S. as immigrants, refugees or asylum seekers, and have since become citizens, are an increasingly important group of voters in the United States. Continue reading
Jul 26 Across Michigan, these groups are trying to fight misinformation and energize voters By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang As November’s election nears, nonpartisan community organizations in the swing state of Michigan are ramping up efforts to inform and educate people about their voting rights, how to vote and the importance of voting. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 4:24 Michigan Democratic Party chair discusses 'uncommitted' primary voters By Matt Loffman, Shrai Popat Voters in Michigan are casting their votes in that state's presidential primary. Some Democratic activists say they're hoping to send a message to President Biden, by voting "uncommitted." It follows growing frustration among some Muslim and Arab Americans over the… Continue watching