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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”
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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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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Human Rights, Israel, Media Bias, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases a series of videos in various languages to help communities understand the process of applying to recover potential property tax overpayments. This video is in the Arabic language Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is…

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Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster
Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster

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Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and protection systems, leaving hundreds of millions facing hunger or trapped in…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, News, US Arab Politics

Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League
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Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria, but Arab American leaders condemn Senators Menendez and Risch for failing to respect the…

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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
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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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Activism, American Arabs, Event, Events, News, US Arab Politics

The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead

Posted on April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead
The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead

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The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead By Ray Hanania Last month, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, House Bill 3768, which would include the term MENA (Middle East and North Africa) in the “Uniform Racial Classification Act” which requires state agencies to…

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American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

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
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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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Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan 

Posted on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan 
Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan 

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Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan  Ramadan is an important month-long religious observance for Muslims who observe it by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community engagement.  The 30 day period of fasting begins at sunrise and ends as sunset and observant Muslims eat only before sunrise for the “Suhoor” and after sunset for the “Iftar.”  The evening Iftar…

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Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections
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Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections By Ray Hanania The election on Tuesday April 4 is very important to the Arab American & Muslim community. There are many candidates who support our community who need our support, and several who do not. If we don’t take the time to vote, we…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

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

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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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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Census, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Commentary, immigrants, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Arab Democrats endorse Rafferty and Bonnar in Orland Fire District race

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Arab Democrats endorse Rafferty and Bonnar in Orland Fire District race
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Arab Democrats endorse Rafferty and Bonnar in Orland Fire District race The Arab American Democratic Club released its official endorsements for the April 4, 2023 elections including in the Orland Fire Protection District which includes Orland park, Orland Hills and parts of unincorporated Orland. The AADC has endorsed Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr.,…

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

AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC
AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC

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AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC In an effort to keep dialogue with government agencies, AHRC held a Meet, Greet & Open Conversation community forum earlier this past week with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) leadership. The forum was organized and facilitated jointly by AHRC and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). The…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Imad Hamad, Michigan, racism, religion, Women's rights

Two parallel uprisings in Israel

Posted on March 11, 2023March 12, 2023 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on Two parallel uprisings in Israel
Two parallel uprisings in Israel

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Two parallel uprisings in Israel By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Israel is currently shaken by two parallel revolts. In what seems to be the beginning of a third Intifada (meaning “awakening” in Arabic), the Palestinians are protesting against a new wave of Israeli colonialism: more land grabbing for new or larger Israeli settlements. The second revolt…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon
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AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) delegation to Lebanon recently returned from humanitarian fact-finding mission. The AHRC delegation visited several non-governmental organizations and institutions that included ANERA-Lebanon, Al-Hamshari Hospital, El-Buss Clinic, the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, Lebanon and the US Embassy in Beirut. Given the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,…

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American Arabs, Lebanon, News

Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

Posted on February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan
Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

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Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan By Ray Hanania Illinois Review, one of the conservative movement’s most respected online news sources, took Edward’s Realty President Ramzi Hassan to task for his support of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau But in the process, Illinois Review also revealed that Hassan, who is Palestinian American, donated…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections

Posted on February 21, 2023March 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections
AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections

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AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections ENDORSEMENTS APRIL 4, 2023 The Arab American Democratic Club, the largest grassroots Arab American political and voting organization in Illinois, proudly announces its endorsements for candidates running in the April 4, 2023 non-partisan General Elections. Early voting begins on March 20 and we urge…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Election, News, Politics

Book Review: Glory to God in the Lowest: journeys to an unholy land

Posted on February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Book Review: Glory to God in the Lowest: journeys to an unholy land
Book Review: Glory to God in the Lowest: journeys to an unholy land

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Book Review: Glory to God in the Lowest: journeys to an unholy land By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz In his recent book Glory to God in the Lowest, Reverend Donald E. Wagner demonstrates the value of authentic witness of faith. His focus is on Israel’s occupation of Palestine. The work reads like a diary of an…

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American Arabs, Book Review, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Features, Ghassan Rubeiz, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, refugees, Spotlight, The Arab Street

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
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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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