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Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other Arriving in New York after fleeing the terror of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Soheila Adelipour and her family believed the worst was behind them. Life was great for a while; the kids went to college, worked hard and…
Netflix fuels war on truth in new season of Fauda Netflix fuels war on truth in its new series “Fauda,” which purports to show the reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a distortion that waters down Israel’s oppressive brutality while exaggerating the threat from the Palestinians. The 3 season series is so disgusting I am…
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Muslims applaud Spongebob Square Pants Ramadan Mubarak message Popular American children’s cartoon offers Ramadan Greeting to Muslim worshipers in a first from popular American culture for children and young people Today, the television show that has brought smiles to so many, brings smiles to Muslims across the globe with an Instagram post depicting the show’s…
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AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges President Trump and Congress to provide all the necessary assistance to the US Postal service (USPS). The US Postal service is as essential. All postal service personnel and carriers have been providing a vital service to the…
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AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) in compliance with government instructions has closed its physical office to the public and is working remotely. AHRC and its volunteers continue to work and address concerns especially related to prisoners’ and immigration detainees’ issues. We ask for patience. We…
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Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society Freelance writer Thabet al-Arabi profiles Ray Hanania, an Op-Ed columnist, former Chicago City Hall political reporter, and radio talk show host. The profile explores Hanania’s life from wanting to study medicine to turning to journalism, communications and standup comedy to challenge…
The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us There is no doubt that the novel coronavirus has turned our life upside down. One can honestly say there is life before the virus and life after it. The virus is a threat to all of us. No one is immune and the virus is…
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Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros Mansour Tadros died on March 28 as a result of the coronavirus and was buried in a “social distancing” funeral on March 31 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. This is a video of the funeral in which mourners were forced by social distancing requirements set by the nation and the…
Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson AHRC Deeply Mourns the Death of Rep. Isaac Robinson. Robinson died Sunday March 29, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its profound grievance and sadness for the tragic loss of State Rep. Isaac Robinson. Mr. Robinson died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at age…
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Community mourns passing of Mansour Tadros Leaders of the Arab American community mourned the death of Mansour Tadros who published one of the midwest’s most popular bi-lingual Arab American newspapers, The Future News. Tadros died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, as a result of a suspected coronavirus infection. Tadros was released from the hospital on…
AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers The American Human Rights Council is urging that states and the Federal government provide support against the spread of the coronavirus in American prisons and correctional centers. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation’s human rights community in calling upon state governments…
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Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent Dan Lipinski….
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Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…
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Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes Eileen Zogby, an activist and the wife of Arab American Institute founder James Zogby, died this week. Mrsl Zogby was involved with the AAI, and also with the Palestine Human Rights Campaign along with Save Lebanon. Arab Americans around the country are offering their condolences on…
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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception Hyatt Magazine will host a special dinner commemorating Arab American Heritage Month at the Paradise Banquets in Bridgeview on April 21, 2020. April is recognized in 18 American states as Arab American Heritage month and was designated in a special law adopted by the Illinois Legislature in…
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Lawsuit filed against Trump, Israeli settlements, peace plan and AIPAC Washington D.C. Attorney Martin McMahon filed a lawsuit against Netanyahu and Trump and 17 other defendants in February 2020 accusing them of denying the civil and human rights of Palestinians in Israel and in the occupied territories of the West Bank and Jerusalem. McMahon held…
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Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president Samer Khalaf, who helped strengthen the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, refocusing it on civil rights and away from internal conflicts and restoring to a position of prestigious leadership, announced Wednesday he will not seek re-appointment as President when his term expires. By Ray Hanania Samer Khalaf, who helped…
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ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA) ADC has launched a badly needed network to bring together Lawyers and legal minds to focus on the civil rights and legal rights of Arab Americans. ADC’s Network of Arab American Lawyers will fill a badly needed void in the Arab American Community. As part of…
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