If you want a vibrant and inspirational example of the American melting pot then look no further than Dearborn... which is exactly what The Learning Channel decided to do.
Excerpt:"The new show is about "inviting viewers into a world they might not otherwise experience," Amy Winter, general manager of TLC, said Thursday. "Through these families and their diverse experiences, we will explore how they blend their values and traditions with everyday life in America."
Those being filmed for the show include Suehaila Amen, a Dearborn resident active in community groups who wears an Islamic headscarf, and her sister, Shadia Amen, who is not as observant; Mike Jaafar, a deputy sheriff in Wayne County; Nawal Aoude, a nurse, and her husband, Nader Aoude; and Fouad Zaban, coach of the Fordson High School football team."
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