May 20, 2019
Original news, features, opinions from Chicago to Jerusalem
Palestinian American Congressman Amash becomes first Republican to call for Trump’s impeachment By Ray Hanania Palestinian American Congressman Justin Amash on Friday became the first Republican to publicly call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The conservative Michigan congressman said he carefully read the report submitted by Special Justice Department Counsel Robert Mueller on...
Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards Iraqi born filmmaker Weam Namou wins a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards (women filmmaker category) for her latest production with and Eric Hoffer, the award-winning author of 13 books. The award will be given for Weam Namou’s exciting feature documentary, The Great American...
Students accuse DePaul professor of racist criticism DePaul Professor Jason Hill calls activists who criticize Israel’s apartheid and racist practices against Christians and Muslims in Israel and in the occupied territories “anti-Semitic.” Hill’s comments attacking BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) have come under scrutiny from those who support peace and justice and ...
Detroit civil rights group calls for probe into anti-Muslim hate flyers AHRC and AMLC request an investigation regarding anti-Muslim Flyer, call on Costco to review its Response to attempts to spread hate on its property: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the American Muslim Leadership Council (AMLC) are alarmed by the distribution of an...
Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes Defendant Convicted for Targeting of AAI President James Zogby and AAI Staff in Federal Hate Crime Trial. William Patrick Syring was convicted following a Federal Trial on 14 counts including seven Federal Hate Crime charges From May 3 to May 7, 2019, current and former employees...
McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) has introduced legislation— the Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H.R. 2407 — amending a provision of the Foreign Assistance Act known as the “Leahy Law” to prohibit funding for the military ...
18 May
Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards Iraqi born filmmaker Weam Namou ...
13 May
Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East When All Else ...
05 May
US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity ...
03 May
US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And ...
30 Apr
Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill The Arab American ...
12 Apr
Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April More than 100 elected officials and Arab ...
Muslim advocacy group condemns Sri Lanka terrorist attacks
Apr 22, 2019Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition
Feb 18, 2019WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America
Feb 14, 2019ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors
Jan 31, 2019Afula city council members swear to ‘preserve city’s Jewish character’
Dec 19, 2018ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon
Dec 17, 2018
Muslim advocacy group condemns Sri Lanka terrorist attacks US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) Condemns the Terror Attack on Churches, Hotels in Sri Lank. USCMO based in Washington representing Muslim organizations across the United States, issued the following statement of support for the Christian community and condemning the terrorism The US Council of Muslim Organizations...
Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition Announcement made in UAE on the sidelines of 4th Global Halal Industry Platform. Al Maeeni: UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system A unified Pan-Arab framework for the mutual recognition of Halal products and services certificates was announced in the United Arab...
WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America The U.S. today is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to increasing ethnic and racial diversification. If the trend continues, America will be more colorful than ever by 2045, at which point no single ethnic group will constitute the majority in the U.S. for the first...
ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors The Arab American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) is seeking support for a project to help place interns in positions in Washington D.C. ABPA believes the involvement and additional support of businesses throughout the country is important because we believe that this project’s goals depend on the collaborative,...
Afula city council members swear to ‘preserve city’s Jewish character’ The Jewish Nation-State Law effect: Afula city council members swear to ‘preserve city’s Jewish character’. Adalah demands municipality immediately rescind racist oath; Adalah fears northern city ban on non-residents in public park is aimed at Arab citizens from surrounding communities. Half a year after Israel...
ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon Senior Staff attorney at the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee honored for her dedication to fighting for civil and human rights ADC thanks Senior Staff Attorney Ms. Yolanda Rondon for her over five years of service and dedication to the community. Ms. Rondon’s tenure at ADC ends today, and...
