Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 19, 2000
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Walid Hami, right, and his wife, Hiam, came from Iraq and settled in Sterling Heights. They were among nearly 200 immigrants who took the oath of U.S. citizenship Monday at Washtenaw Community College.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 19, 2000
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Mauro Fauza hugs his wife, Elena, while clutching his citizenship papers following Monday's ceremony at Washtenaw Community College. The Fauzas met in Brazil, where Mauro was born, and now live in Clarkston.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1973
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A former underground railway tunnel for escaped slaves? That's what David Byrd of the Black Economic Development League (BEDL) says has been uncovered at the BEDL building site on Depot Street at the Broadway Bridge. The discovery was made while footings were being dug for the building which will be used for offices and spaces for classes in such subjects as photography, printing and drafting. Donald Calvert (left) of Calvert Brothers Construction Co. gives Byrd a helping hand after and inspection of the tunnel.