Only In Dearborn

Only In Dearborn highlights five Arab-owned businesses to explore the intersection of identity, community, and entrepreneurship.

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A Barber’s Journey From His Garage to Becoming a Local Legend play icon

Episode 1 A Barber’s Journey From His Garage to Becoming a Local Legend

“I want to do everything I can to help this next generation jump into the world and not have to face the hurdles that I had to go through growing up," says Ali Alhashemi, who grew Uppercutz Barbershop into a Dearborn staple. Now he’s a mentor to dozens of barbers across three shops.
A Truck Driving School Helps Refugees Start Careers in the U.S. play icon

Episode 2 A Truck Driving School Helps Refugees Start Careers in the U.S.

“Back in the day, my dad didn't know of any Arabic truck driving school. He was forced to learn the language first, worked these oddball jobs, and then came back to what he knows and has been doing for the rest of his life,” says Danny Alsheikh. Rassem and Alsheikh help Arab refugees start a career in the United States with their trucking school.
This Woman Is Taking Over a Dearborn Street with Her Beauty Bars play icon

Episode 3 This Woman Is Taking Over a Dearborn Street with Her Beauty Bars

“My work ethic, my love for people, my dedication, all of that definitely comes from my Arab roots and the way my family raised me," explains Hanady Hachigian of NadyB Beauty Bar. Hachigian’s success led her to open an academy for aspiring cosmetic tattoo artists.
This Arab Gen Zer Shares Her Culture Through Wedding Cards play icon

Episode 4 This Arab Gen Zer Shares Her Culture Through Wedding Cards

“What makes me excited is I'm not the only one in Dearborn that is a female entrepreneur that also has their family as well. I've seen a huge community of a lot of women, and I think women are definitely taking over Dearborn," says Dana Ali, who brings Arab culture into the wedding card industry with Dana’s Paper Boutique.
This Halal Burger Spot Has Become More Than a Restaurant play icon

Episode 5 This Halal Burger Spot Has Become More Than a Restaurant

"We strive to make everybody comfortable here, and this is why we go to each table. We introduce ourselves. We get to know who they are. We do our best to remember people's names, acknowledge them by their names as they walk in. It gives a sense of comfort for our customers and for us," says Tariq Hamed. With Hussein Beydoun, Hamed built IceBurg into more than a halal burger spot. It’s a place for the Dearborn community to connect.
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