Print and online journalist living in Michigan, working in the great city of Detroit.

FBI raids Detroit's city hall and council members' homes in corruption probe
Arab Americans and Muslims in Metro Detroit say 9/11 prompted them to create a national museum, participate in politics and combat stereotypes.
As Detroit's water moratorium expires Saturday, unpaid debt totals $85M
Most segregated city in America is Detroit. How that impacts Detroiters
Detroit's transit for riders with disabilities under fire. Some say they've been left at wrong spots
'We are all shattered': Oxford High School students killed in shooting identified
HGTV star Nicole Curtis wins fight with Detroit's land bank over house

Michigan is paving the way for the renationalization of cannabis as alternative medicine in the Midwest. Over the last two years, I’ve documented the legalization, tracking the vastly changing industry and its effects on our communities.

Detroit awards first 33 recreational marijuana retail licenses after court ruling
When and how cannabis consumption lounges might open in Michigan
How Michigan marijuana regulators are trying to prevent a monopoly of dispensary chains
Detroit decriminalized 'magic mushrooms'; organizers look to grow a movement in Michigan

As the child of immigrants, it’s no wonder I’ve always been interested in the pathway to citizenship and changes in policy.

ICE detainee died in Michigan jail that was criticized for lax COVID-19 protocols
Fearing deportation, Iraqi refugees cut tethers
Body of refugee deported to Iraq on way to Detroit
Michigan advocates: ‘Civil immigration detention should not be a death sentence’
Asian American community sees signs of resurgence in Detroit
Family who took sanctuary in Detroit church 3 years ago pleaded for the ordeal to end soon. Three months following this report, the family was granted a stay by ICE.
Just 1.3% of Border Patrol arrests in Michigan connected to illegal border crossings
Biden pressed by Tlaib on Gaza as Arab Americans urge intervention

Digesting and simplifying Michigan’s COVID-19 data during the constantly changing pandemic environment has been one of the largest tasks, but also the most vital.

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