Veteran political and community activist Ismael (Ish) Ahmed dies at 79

January 31st, 20260 The Arab American community in metro Detroit is mourning the loss of veteran political and community activist Ismael (Ish) Ahmed, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 79, following a lifetime dedicated to immigrant rights, social justice and ethnic communities in Michigan. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced later,...

International artists showcase diversity and unity through music

July 6th, 20180 DETROIT — The 26th annual Concert of Colors, Detroit’s diversity festival, begins events on Wednesday, July 11 and runs through Sunday, July 15.  The five day festival is free to the public and held at various venues in Detroit and Dearborn, including the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Arab American National Museum. The...