[Michigan, Feb. 3, 2022]: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its appreciation to the Hon. Brenda Jones, Detroit City Council President, who surprised all by presenting the Spirit of Detroit Award “All Cultures” Award to Mr. Imad Hamad, AHRC executive director for his tireless efforts and devotion to building bridges with all communities in Michigan. The Award was presented during the AHRC Annual Spirit of Humanity Award held on Dec 2, 2021. The Award was dated November 29, 2021.
During her presentation, Ms. Jones saluted AHRC’s leadership and vital role, services and work on behalf of human rights locally, nationally and internationally. Ms. Jones noted that this was the first and the only award given as the “ALL Culture Award” to anyone in the Greater Detroit area.
Recently, AHRC members met with Ms. Jones to thank her for this honor. Ms. Jones retired from the Detroit City Council as of December 2021 and decided not to run again.
“We appreciate Ms. Jones’s strong support of AHRC over years,” said Dr. Saleh Muslah, AHRC Board President.
“Ms. Jones served the Greater Detroit area with great integrity. She was a great public servant,” said Mr. Bandar Bawazir, AHRC Board Member. “We wish her a pleasant retirement,” concluded Mr. Bawazir.
NEWS-LINKS:
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/305608/ahrc-joins-the-nation-in-recognizing-black-history-month.html
https://www.pressandguide.com/2022/02/03/ahrc-joins-the-nation-in-recognizing-black-history-month/
https://ahrcusa.org/ahrc-joins-the-nation-in-recognizing-black-history-month/
Link to newspaper article on the 2021AHRC Gala:
https://www.pressandguide.com/2021/12/13/ahrc-celebrates-successful-virtual-gala/
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