Detroit Evening Report: Book launch, film screening to encourage inclusion of Asian American history in schools
The Asian American nonprofit Rising Voices is hosting an educational event this weekend to kick off Asian American and Pacific...
Nargis Hakim Rahman is the Civic Reporter at 101.9 WDET. She works with the Documenters program to increase civic engagement. Rahman graduated from Wayne State University, where she was a part of the Journalism Institute of Media Diversity. Rahman started as an intern at WDET in 2010. She participated in the Feet in Two Worlds food journalism fellowship with WDET's Detroit Storymakers project in 2018.
Rahman is a Bangladeshi American who was raised in Metro Detroit. She is passionate about community journalism in the Greater Detroit area. She hopes to give American Muslims and minorities a voice in the press.
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a ‘powerful, prophetic and loving voice’
Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...
The Metro: The untold challenges accessing health care for women in one immigrant community
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Accessing health care in the U.S. hinges on many factors —...
Detroit Evening Report: U-M report finds most older adults concerned about climate and health
The National Poll on Healthy Aging has released new data regarding how climate change and extreme weather impact health for...
Muslim Mental Health Conference attracts hundreds to discuss research on resilient communities
Over the weekend, the 17th annual Muslim Mental Health Conference took place at the Soho Banquet Center in Westland and...
Detroit Evening Report: Thousands join ‘Hands Off!’ demonstrations in Detroit and beyond
Several thousand protesters — unhappy with the Trump administration’s cuts to federal employees, mass deportations, and tariffs — marched down...
Detroit Evening Report: Attorney Todd Perkins enters Detroit mayoral race
Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announced his bid for mayor this week, making him the eighth candidate to enter the race...
Shustho: Bangladeshi mental health counselors work toward breaking stigma, building culturally informed care
Editor’s Note: This story is part four of a new four-part series from WDET’s Nargis Rahman called, “Shustho: Mind, Body,...
Muslim Foster Care Association hosts iftar to connect Muslim foster youth and familes
Organizers and volunteers of the Muslim Foster Care Association (MFCA) hosted a buffet-style meal and celebration for its third annual...
Shustho: Free health clinic aims to close insurance gap for Bangladeshi women in southeast Michigan
Editor’s Note: This story is part three of a new four-part series from WDET’s Nargis Rahman called, “Shustho: Mind, Body,...
Shustho: Bangladeshi women rely on culturally competent care for better health outcomes
Editor’s Note: This story is part two of a new four-part series from WDET’s Nargis Rahman called, “Shustho: Mind, Body,...
Shustho: How language access affects health care for Bangladeshi women in Michigan
Editor's Note: This story is part one of a new four-part series from WDET's Nargis Rahman called, "Shustho: Mind, Body,...