Category: Activism

Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber

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Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber

Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber More than 200 Arab and Muslim community leaders attended the annual American Arab Chamber of Commerce “Action” Awards dinner. Action Awards were presented to three public officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arab and Muslim Americans in Chicago and Cook…

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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record

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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record China remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists; India and Mexico rank among the deadliest The number of journalists behind bars reached a record high in 2021, with 293 behind bars as political upheaval and media crackdowns reflect increasing intolerance for independent reporting around the…

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AHRC Gala a tremendous success

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AHRC Gala a tremendous success

AHRC Gala a tremendous success The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) board, staff and volunteers express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to all friends, supporters, and sponsors for making AHRC’s December 2, 2021, virtual gala a great success. The gala began with the US national anthem performed by Dr. D. Teamor and special greetings messages…

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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN

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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN The UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People announced the World observance of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on November 29,  2021, at 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (CST New York Time) in the General Assembly Hall…

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Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights

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Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights

Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights By Laila Alhusini “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good”    – Charlotte Whitton With the rise of equality empowered by the women’s rights movement during the past century, women are defining a prominent voice…

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the only active organization representing Chicagoland Arab and Muslim business owners, will host the first business dinner for members on Thursday December 9 at Aladdins’ Banquets, 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills, Illinois. The Chamber…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce deserves our support

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce deserves our support

American Arab Chamber of Commerce deserves our support Hassan Nijem of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has saved 22 Hookah lounges from being closed, helped to force Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop her racist closures and discriminatory targeting of Arab store owners, and now has helped Arab American collect property tax refunds of…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

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Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has identified more than $100 million in property tax overpayments that can be refunded to property owners. Working with community organizations like the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and its president Hassan Nijem, the county has identified nearly…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans

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Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans

Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans Nearly $360,000 in property tax overpayments have been identified as qualifying for refunds under a workshop program launched by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas in the Arab American community coordinated with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. The American Arab Chamber of Commerce…

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APN Announces New Board Members, Including Randi Weingarten, Josh Malina, and Debra Katz

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APN Announces New Board Members, Including Randi Weingarten, Josh Malina, and Debra Katz

APN Announces New Board Members, Including Randi Weingarten, Josh Malina, and Debra Katz At its 40th anniversary gala Oct 7, 2021, Americans for Peace Now’s President and CEO Hadar Susskind will welcome six new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. The six are:  Larry Gellman, Debra Katz, Marilyn Katz, Josh Malina, Abby Rapoport, and…

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ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

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ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is happy to present this year’s Rachel Corrie Memorial Award to Philip Weiss, founder of Mondoweiss.net. This award is presented annually to an activist or an organization who has shown outstanding commitment to challenging all…

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More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program

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More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program

More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program More than $200,000 in overpaid property tax refunds have been credited to Arab and Muslims Americans in a program initiated by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce President Hassan Nijem. The campaign launched two weeks ago,…

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AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation

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AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation

AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates its Executive Director Mr. Imad Hamad on being awarded the 2021 TSA Certificate of Appreciation.  This award is a recognition of Mr. Hamad’s constructive and professional working relationship and partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Michigan. The…

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Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes

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Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes

Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes The American Arab Chamber of Commerce partnering with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas organized a review of properties owned by Arabs and Muslims at the Islamic Community Center of Illinois this week and identified more than $39,000 in tax overpayments that can be refunded. Arab Chamber…

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Arab gas station owners targeted in futile Lightfoot stunt to stop street gang violence

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Arab gas station owners targeted in futile Lightfoot stunt to stop street gang violence

Arab gas station owners targeted in futile Lightfoot stunt to stop street gang violence • Dozens of gas stations with food sections have been shut down over minor code violations and kept closed for weeks during repeated inspections in a stunt by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to try to stop street gang violence • Citing electrical cord use,…

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ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism

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ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism

ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism ADC invites you to our last installment of the September 11th 20th Anniversary Symposium, which will be happening next Wednesday, September 8 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT.  Next week’s discussion is titled “Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism” and will be moderated by ADC National…

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AHRC Supports Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Call for Audit of the No-Fly and Terror Watch Lists

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AHRC Supports Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Call for Audit of the No-Fly and Terror Watch Lists

AHRC Supports Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Call for Audit of the No-Fly and Terror Watch Lists The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) supports Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s (MI-District 12) call for the FBI and DHS to audit the No- Fly- List and the Terror Watch List that were created in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Before…

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AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

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AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its congratulations to the Michigan Muslim Community Council’s (MMCC) entire team and its chairman Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi for receiving the FBI Director’s 2021 Community Leadership Award (DCLA).  The formal award ceremony was held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the FBI’s Detroit field…

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