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CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Dr. Manal Fakhoury has been elected to the position of Chair of the National Board of Directors following the completion…
AHRC: Honor Dr. King Day with Civility, Unity, and Action The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation and all peace- loving people around the world in observing and celebrating Martin Luther King’s Day this Monday, January 16, 2023. Dr. King is a national and international hero who belongs to all humanity. Martin Luther…
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Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West? By Ray Hanania Rashid-Al-Din Hamadani was a writer and a physician who rose to influence in the Mongolian Dynasties that ruled over Persia, serving as a Grand Visier to many of the Mongolian Khans. Born in Persia in 1247 of Jewish parents, Rashid-al-Din converted to…
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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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Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the region’s African American community. Nichols was…
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. But Governor continues to exclude Arab Americans STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Karen Phelan will continue to serve on the State Board…
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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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Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8 State Rep. Cyril Nichols has hit the ground running to represent every community in the newly drawn 32nd Illinois House District, including supporting Arab and Muslim Americans. Nichols is a champion of civil and human rights and has made a commitment to…
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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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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…
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AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success On Friday 21, 2022, close to seven hundred guests of a truly diverse make-up reflecting the American mosaic of color, race and faith attended AHRC’s annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn. This year’s gala was held in- person after two years of…
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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…
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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AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking Recently, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held a community forum and open discussion addressing the challenge of human trafficking. The forum hosted representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Detroit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over sixty…
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Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Michigan’s 12th District will receive three federal grants totaling $821,656. The grants will come from the National Parks Service’s (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program to construct parks for additional outdoor recreational activities….
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My life long love affair with stuffed grape leaves For Arabs, making food is part of family life, the bond that brings everyone together. It isn’t just about eating, but about memories of growing up in a beautiful family. One of my favorite and most popular Arab meals is stuffed grape leaves, which is diced…
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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 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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