Flags and Faith: A Tale of Change in Hamtramck

Hamtramck, a small city in Michigan, is known for its diversity. It's home to many immigrants from Yemen and Bangladesh, and you can see this in the many international flags that fly along Campau Avenue. But in 2022, things changed. A new pride flag, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights, was added to the mix. This caused a stir, especially among the city's Muslim residents. The new mayor, Ameer Ghalib, saw it as an affront to their values. The city council tried to solve the issue by passing a resolution to only fly certain flags.This didn't please everyone, and the flag wars continued. The media and state Democratic Party got involved, accusing the new government of intolerance. This whole situation has led some residents, including Ghalib, to switch their support to Donald Trump. It's a complex story of culture, religion, and politics in a small, diverse city.