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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

McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation

May 9, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

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 detention of children in any…

American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan

May 5, 2019August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity Ramadan is the month of mercy, love, tolerance, and peace, and US Arab Radio welcomes the holy month this year with an array of new programs under the title “We are all God’s Servants.” Founder and president of US Arab…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Features, mainstream, Middle East

US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity Detroit May 2 / 2019 : Ramadan is the month of mercy, love, tolerance, and peace, and US Arab Radio welcomes the holy month this year with an array of new programs under the title “We are all God’s Servants.”…

Arab Radio, Christian & Muslim, Events, Features, News, Radio Podcast, religion

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill The Arab American Institute congratulated Congresswoman Donna Shalala and other members of Congress for introducing legislation to recognize April as Arab American Heritage month. Resolutions have been approved in two dozens states including a law passed in Illinois to recognize April as Arab American Heritage…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Features, mainstream, News, US Arab Politics

Saudis arrest 13 suspects and prevent terrorist attack

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Saudis arrest 13 suspects and prevent terrorist attack Saudi Arabia Foils ISIS Terrorist Attack on Intelligence Center in Zulfi, Arrests 13 Terrorists Saudi security authorities arrested on Monday 13 terrorists who were planning to carry out criminal attacks, targeting the Kingdom’s security and its capabilities. According to the spokesman of the Presidency of State Security, the arrests were made as a…

Arab News, Arab World, News, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism

Muslim advocacy group condemns Sri Lanka terrorist attacks

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

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…

Christian & Muslim, Middle East, News, Press Releases

St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago’s west suburb of Cicero will hold a special service on Tuesday April 22 to honor the 25th anniversary of the discovery of a weeping icon of the Virgin Mary that has come to be known officially as “The…

Christian & Muslim, News, religion

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April

April 12, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois House Speaker…

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New documentary “Jihadists” explores extremist movement

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

New documentary “Jihadists” explores extremist movement New documentary “Jihadists” travels deep into Jihadi controlled territory to reveal the inner workings of extremist Islam, on DVD & Digital April 2, Directed by François Margolin & Lemine Ould Salem While the impending defeat of Islamic State’s caliphate is being celebrated by media pundits, the ideology of Islamic extremism that…

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Entertainment, Features, Gulf States, Middle East, Movies, News, religion, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Terrorism, Video

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award Famed actor, producer, humanitarian and lifelong activist Danny Glover will present the Award for Lifetime Achievement to former Mayor Gus Newport at the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala on May 2, 2019. Mr. Glover graced the silver screen in classic films including “Places in the Heart,” “The Color…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Entertainment, mainstream, News

Arab American group leads delegation to Tunisia

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab American group leads delegation to Tunisia The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) led a delegation of 10 Arab American elected officials and policy practitioners on an experiential learning trip to Tunisia between March 7 and 18th, 2019. The trip was part of the inaugural peer cohort of the U.S.- Tunisia Peer Exchange Program, supported…

American Arabs, Middle East, News, North Africa, Tunisia

Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019

April 3, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019 During the month of April, Arab America (AA) formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans will engage in special events that…

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AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election There are nearly a dozen Arab Americans running for elected office in Illinois for various positions including at local school boards and municipal offices. Here’s a selection of the top candidates from the Chicagoland suburbs with links to their contact information. The Arab American Democratic Club is proud to…

Activism, American Arabs, Culture, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

Muslim and Christian Arabs need to collaborate to strengthen their voices

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim and Christian Arabs need to collaborate to strengthen their voices Arabs in America are weak in part because of their lack of unity and unification. Over the years, the community has divided into politics, national origins, religion and even tribal factions. Many of our community no longer refer to themselves as Arabs, and instead…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Opinion, Politics, religion, The Arab Street

ACCESS CEO announces leadership transitions

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

ACCESS CEO announces leadership transitions Maha Freij promoted to Executive Director; Wisam Qasem Fakhoury promoted to Chief Financial Officer Dearborn, Mich. (March 25, 2019) – ACCESS’ CEO Hassan Jaber announced today that Maha Freij, previously the Deputy Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the 48-year-old organization….

American Arabs, Business, mainstream, News

Cook County Board approves April Arab Heritage Month proclamation

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Cook County Board approves April Arab Heritage Month proclamation Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison introduces a proclamation honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month at the board meeting March 20, 2019, in coordination with the passage of a State of Illinois Law designating April as Arab American Heritage month. The Cook County Board on Wednesday,…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Christian & Muslim, Culture, Features, immigrants, mainstream, News

Dubai launches Walk of Fame that will be four times more than Hollywood

March 18, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Dubai launches Walk of Fame that will be four times more than Hollywood Downtown Dubai will be home to more than 400 stars in the first phase, as Emaar launches ‘Dubai Stars,’ a walkable tribute to stars and influencers from all over the world Emaar, the biggest lifestyle developer outside China, the developer of Burj…

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Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April Free walk-in admission, publication of new informational booklet, diverse programs set for April 2019 Dearborn, Mich. (March 18, 2019) – Since the first Arab immigrants arrived in the United States of America in the 1800s, they and their descendants have left an indelible mark on…

American Arabs, Culture, Features, mainstream, News