Snyder Still Not Satisfied With Federal Immigration Policies
Jake Neher/WDET A statewide conference on making Michigan more welcoming to immigrants kicks off Monday in Lansing. Local officials will trade tips...
Detroit Photographer Documents Refugee Rescues in Mediterranean Sea
Detroit photographer Kenny Karpov is in the Mediterranean Sea with MOAS, documenting at-sea rescues of refugees leaving the Libyan coast....
Author Peter Ho Davies’ New Novel Explores Immigration, Cultural Assimilation
Jake Neher/WDET How does a person create an identity as an immigrant in America? How much of your cultural identity...
After 175 Years Mt Elliott Cemetery Represents Detroit’s Cultural Immigration
Detroit’s oldest cemetery turns 175 years old this week. The Mount Elliott Cemetery Association formally incorporated on August 31st 1841....
Feds say Syrian Refugees Bring Benefits to Metro Detroit
Each year on this day the United Nations celebrates what it calls World Refugee Day, with events scheduled in more...
More Syrian Refugees Likely Headed for Metro Detroit
Officials predict the U.S. will see a significant influx of refugees from Syria over the next few months. And many...
Mood of the Michigan Voter: Immigration, Infrastructure and Frustration
Flickr This week we’re taking the temperature of voters in Michigan. As we wade into the presidential election year we...
Michigan Congressman Says Refugees Important to State
Long-time Republican state lawmaker Mike Bishop has served during the past year in a new role, for him. He’s represented...
What it’s Like to be a Refugee
Sludge G, Flickr There has been a lot of discussion in recent months about refugees coming to America. Syria is...
Take on Hate Says Rejecting Syrian Refugees is Dangerous and Irresponsible
Take on Hate Several groups gathered to prevent a bill to stop Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the US from...
Divisions in Oakland County Over Syrian Refugee Center in Pontiac
MML A handful of Syrian-Americans living and working in Pontiac began an investment group to buy property and create havens...
Pontiac at Center of Oakland County Internal Controversy Over Refugees
Matthew Trevethan There's a national debate brewing over Syrian refugees. Governors from many states - including Michigan - say they're...