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RAY HANANIA — Op-Ed writer, author, radio host, podcaster Ray Hanania is an award winning political and humor columnist who analyzes American and Middle East politics, and life in general. He is an author of several books. Hanania covered Chicago Politics and Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 at the Daily Southtown and the Chicago Sun-Times. He began writing in 1975 publishing The Middle Eastern Voice newspaper in Chicago (1975-1977). He later published “The National Arab American Times” newspaper (2004-2007). Hanania writes weekly columns on Middle East and American Arab issues as Special US Correspondent for the Arab News ArabNews.com, at TheArabDailyNews.com, and at SuburbanChicagoland.com. Hanania is the recipient of four (4) Chicago Headline Club “Peter Lisagor Awards” for Column writing. In November 2006, he was named “Best Ethnic American Columnist” by the New American Media. In 2009, Hanania received the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Writing from the Society of Professional Journalists. Click here to send Ray Hanania email. Follow RayHanania on Gettr.com, the uncensored Twitter Ray Hanania on Gettr, the new Twitter

“Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV

Posted on December 19, 2013September 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on “Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV
“Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV

“Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV By Ray Hanania Julie Taboulie is a Lebanese American chef and television talk show host who made her name by fine tuning the art of Middle Eastern cooking. Today, “Taboulie,” whose real name is Julie Ann Sageer, is from Central New York of Lebanese American heritage. Her online…

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American Arabs, Features, Food

Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad

Posted on December 7, 2013August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad
Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad

Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad Tabouleh salad is not only a great side dish but it often is a main dish served and favored by vegetarians. But without a doubt, Tabouleh salad is healthy and good for your health. It’s great tasting and worthy of every health-conscious cook, and family dinner. Author and…

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Profile Nafeh AbuNab: His book is called “Nothing” but his life has been about everything

Posted on December 2, 2013September 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Profile Nafeh AbuNab: His book is called “Nothing” but his life has been about everything

Nafeh AbuNab: His book is called “Nothing” but his life has been about everything By Ray Hanania No one has been documenting the life and times of the Arab community of Detroit better than Nafeh AbuNab, a Palestinian from Ramallah, whose life has taken him through so many twists and turns, you’d think he was 50…

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Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society

Posted on October 13, 2013August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society
Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society

Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society By Thabet al-Arabi Special to The Arab Daily News Ray Hanania is a name that resonates across the American Arab community. He was one of the first in the community to jump in the deep waters of professional journalism and communications,…

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Chicago American Arab Community Honors Ziyad Brothers Importing Nov. 21

Posted on November 24, 2011December 7, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago American Arab Community Honors Ziyad Brothers Importing Nov. 21
Chicago American Arab Community Honors Ziyad Brothers Importing Nov. 21

Chicago American Arab Community Honors Ziyad Brothers Importing Nov. 21 Ziyad Brothers Importing will receive the 2011 Community Service of the Year Award at a dinner banquet recognizing their many years of supporting organizations and community groups and for the positive impact their business has had in portraying Arabs and Muslims in America. The award…

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Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011
Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  Ray Hanania MARCH 19, 2011                                                                             [email protected] Laila alhusinni [email protected] American Arab Journalists to explore Middle East protests and other issues at annual conference in Dearborn Michigan April 30, 2011 Chicago/Detroit – Speakers at this year’s annual convention hosted by the National American Arab Journalists…

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Activism, American Arabs, Journalism, News Media, Press Releases

Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award

Posted on December 4, 2010August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award
Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award

Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ray Hanania SATURDAY DEC. 4, 2010 [email protected] American Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University’s cancellation of Helen Thomas Award as a move to undermine Free Speech Chicago, Il – The National Arab American Journalists Association Saturday denounced the decision…

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Op-Ed: 800 Lb war Gorilla hangs over Peoria Trial

Posted on May 5, 2008August 27, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Op-Ed: 800 Lb war Gorilla hangs over Peoria Trial

Op-Ed: 800 Lb war Gorilla hangs over Peoria Trial By Ray Hanania Posted Oct 4, 2008 at 12:01 AM. Updated Oct 4, 2008 at 3:23 AM. Published in the Peoria Star-Journal. Jeff Mazon triual skirts many of the important issues Although a Rock Island jury last April deadlocked on the Bush administration’s claim that a former Halliburton subcontractor, Jeff Mazon, inflated a fuel-related contract cost in…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion

A memorial to a great Arab American Journalist, Aziz Shihab

Posted on October 28, 2007March 29, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on A memorial to a great Arab American Journalist, Aziz Shihab
A memorial to a great Arab American Journalist, Aziz Shihab

A memorial to a great Arab American Journalist, Aziz Shihab Long time pioneer in American journalism and author Aziz Shihab passed away on Oct. 22, 2007. He was the father of famed Arab American author Naomi Shihab Nye. Shihab worked at the Dallas Morning News newspaper at a time when so few Arab American entered…

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