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Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications
Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications By Ray Hanania I attend many conferences hosted by Arab American and Muslim American organizations every year, and there is one thing I always see that consistently undermines their effectiveness. They don’t put enough effort into self-promotion or creating press releases on their events. By not…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Media Bias, Opinion, Press Releases, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals
Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals

Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals In a new position paper, Adalah analyzes a series of recent measures by the current Israeli government which constitute annexation of the West Bank and a clear policy to extend the regime of Jewish supremacy and deepen the apartheid…

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Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”
Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism” A CUNY graduate student delivered a speech on May 12, 2023 urging activism for human rights including criticizing Israel that pro-Israel fanatics and the biased American news media have denounced falsely as being “anti-Semitic.” Criticizing Israel is NOT anti-Semitic By Ray Hanania A mob of American politicians,…

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community

Posted on May 5, 2023May 6, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi will host a property Tax workshop for the Arab American community on Thursday, May 11 at Niko’s Banquet Hall, 7600 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview from 6 PM until 8 PM. The workshop will address issues from understanding…

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County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders

Posted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders
County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders

County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland Arab community with Certificates of Excellence. Pappas will also unveil her office’s new Arab-language outreach video at…

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Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues
Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues

Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues Columnist Ray Hanania argues that the term MENA to describe Arab Americans only dilutes the ability for Arabs to defend themselves against racism and that the term Arab should be used not only with the U.S. Census but in seeking equality in government contract awards. MENA…

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Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118
Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118

Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118 Currently living in Orland Park with her supportive husband and raising their son and daughter, Suzan Atallah announced she is a candidate for a seat on the Palos Park School District 118 Board of Trustees. In addition to growing up in Palos Hills, she attended…

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Activism, American Arabs, Election, News, NewsWire, US Arab Politics

Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach

Posted on February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach
Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach

Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach Shadin Maali named new Emgage Senior Director of Growth and Operations Emgage is pleased to announce that Shadin Maali has been named Emgage’s new Senior Director of Growth and Operations. In her new role, Maali will oversee operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity…

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Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States
Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States

Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States Social media has an enormous influence on Americans but only the social media that offends Israel is targeted for censorship and restrictions, reflecting their restrictive and repressive society. While Facebook and other Social media have come around to support Israel’s demands to crackdown on criticism…

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When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022
When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022

When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022 Looking back at why Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racism against Arab American business owners disqualifies her from running for re-election and why Arab American voters should support other candidates running for mayor like Dr. Willie Wilson, Paul Vallas, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Roderick Sawyer,…

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Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments
Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Illinois Office of Tourism inducted 30 small businesses into the “Illinois Made Program” and once again the Governor has ignored and marginalized Arab American businesses. Pritzker’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies have been a longstanding problem that he has refused to address. Pritzker…

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Activism, American Arabs, Business, Civil Rights, News, Politics, Spotlight, The Arab Street

Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

Posted on November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

Arab American Democratic Club urges NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) urges the state’s more than 110,000 Arab American and 250,000 Muslim voters to vote NO on the re-election bid of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker has marginalized the needs of Arab Americans and Muslim Americans, failing to name…

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Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Posted on October 28, 2022November 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois
Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois In Illinois, where dead people vote, you have no excuse not to vote. – Lt. Col Sargis Sangari (Ret) Senator Darren Bailey: GOP Nominee for IL Governor, & SB2900, New Paradigms w/Sargis Sangari EP #111, on New Paradigms with Sargis Sangari, Episode #111, Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey,…

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

Posted on October 22, 2022November 6, 2022 By News Editor News Editor 2 Comments on Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections
Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

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Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22 Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and…

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UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri
UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri

UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri UN independent experts have called on Israel to immediately release Salah Hammouri, an arbitrarily detained French-Palestinian human rights defender and lawyer, who has just ended a 19 day hunger strike in objection to the systematic policy of administrative detention. “We are concerned…

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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine
Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine The Holy Land Trust has facilitated a visit of 14 staff from the US congress through the Rebuilding Alliance which runs a Leadership Learning Mission to develop the understanding of senior influencers in politics. The congressional team visited Jerusalem and the West Bank…

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Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney
Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a Staff Attorney support the ongoing work and mission of the organization. The Staff Attorney will play an integral part in advancing the mission and goals of the ADC Legal Department. The duties, minimum qualifications, and preferred experience are listed…

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