Category: American Arabs

US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive Back2School Drive in 35 states, 70 + cities, over 30 days; Community Donations Welcome The national non-profit, ICNA RELIEF (Islamic Circle of North America Relief; www.icnarelief.org), will distribute backpacks and supplies to children in need, as part of their #OneNationOneCause Back2School Drive…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Culture, News

The Power of Our Human Voice, from Marconi to Woods Hole, MA.

July 14, 2019July 17, 2019 B. Nimri Aziz No Comments

The Power of Our Human Voice, from Marconi to Woods Hole, MA. By B. Nimri Aziz Heard “Trader Joe’s” podcast yet? I don’t know who might listen to a 22-minute corporate ad. But, given how cool podcasts have become: hey, that sounds inviting. The idea is also an implicit endorsement for radio– because that’s where…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, mainstream, Opinion, Radio Podcast, Technology

New book: The Road to Nablus

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

New book: The Road to Nablus The Road to Nablus is the extraordinary fictionalized true story of the author’s father, Abed Hadi, and his escape from a Palestinian refugee camp in the 1940s, chronicling his remarkable journey to his eventual home in St. Louis, Missouri. As a young boy Abed Hadi survived a massacre, a death…

American Arabs, Book Review, Features, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

UIC student goes to Morocco on State Department scholarship

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

UIC student goes to Morocco on State Department scholarship University of Illinois at Chicago sophomore Luana Davila of Joliet has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic in Morocco this summer. Davila, who is a classics major and Arabic minor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and…

American Arabs, Features, mainstream, News, North Africa

Syria Direct Co-founder John DeBlasio Visits Team in Jordan

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Syria Direct Co-founder John DeBlasio Visits Team in Jordan This month, John DeBlasio, Executive Director of the GPD Charitable Trust, co-founder and longtime supporter of Syria Direct visited Syria Direct’s office, headquartered in Amman, Jordan. There, DeBlasio met with the Syrian editorial team and heard firsthand about Syria Direct’s recent work and upcoming projects. DeBlasio…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Journalism, Middle East, News, Syria

Palestinian American Congressman Amash becomes first Republican to call for Trump’s impeachment

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian American Congressman Amash becomes first Republican to call for Trump’s impeachment By Ray Hanania Palestinian American Congressman Justin Amash on Friday became the first Republican to publicly call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The conservative Michigan congressman said he carefully read the report submitted by Special Justice Department Counsel Robert Mueller on…

American Arabs, mainstream, News, Politics

Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards

May 18, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards Iraqi born filmmaker Weam Namou wins a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards (women filmmaker category) for her latest production with and Eric Hoffer, the award-winning author of 13 books. The award will be given for Weam Namou’s exciting feature documentary, The Great American…

American Arabs, Entertainment, Features, Iraq, mainstream, Middle East, Movies, News, Video, Women's rights

Students accuse DePaul professor of racist criticism

May 16, 2019May 18, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

Students accuse DePaul professor of racist criticism DePaul Professor Jason Hill calls activists who criticize Israel’s apartheid and racist practices against Christians and Muslims in Israel and in the occupied territories “anti-Semitic.” Hill’s comments attacking BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) have come under scrutiny from those who support peace and justice and have been denounced By…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, racism, US Arab Politics

Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes Defendant Convicted for Targeting of AAI President James Zogby and AAI Staff in Federal Hate Crime Trial. William Patrick Syring was convicted following a Federal Trial on 14 counts including seven Federal Hate Crime charges From May 3 to May 7, 2019, current and former employees…

American Arabs, News, racism

McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation

May 9, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) has introduced legislation— the Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H.R. 2407 — amending a provision of the Foreign Assistance Act known as the “Leahy Law” to prohibit funding for the military detention of children in any…

American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan

May 5, 2019August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity Ramadan is the month of mercy, love, tolerance, and peace, and US Arab Radio welcomes the holy month this year with an array of new programs under the title “We are all God’s Servants.” Founder and president of US Arab…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Features, mainstream, Middle East

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill The Arab American Institute congratulated Congresswoman Donna Shalala and other members of Congress for introducing legislation to recognize April as Arab American Heritage month. Resolutions have been approved in two dozens states including a law passed in Illinois to recognize April as Arab American Heritage…

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

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April

April 12, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois House Speaker…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Entertainment, Features, News

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award Famed actor, producer, humanitarian and lifelong activist Danny Glover will present the Award for Lifetime Achievement to former Mayor Gus Newport at the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala on May 2, 2019. Mr. Glover graced the silver screen in classic films including “Places in the Heart,” “The Color…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Entertainment, mainstream, News

Arab American group leads delegation to Tunisia

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab American group leads delegation to Tunisia The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) led a delegation of 10 Arab American elected officials and policy practitioners on an experiential learning trip to Tunisia between March 7 and 18th, 2019. The trip was part of the inaugural peer cohort of the U.S.- Tunisia Peer Exchange Program, supported…

American Arabs, Middle East, News, North Africa, Tunisia

Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019

April 3, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019 During the month of April, Arab America (AA) formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans will engage in special events that…

American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, mainstream, News

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election There are nearly a dozen Arab Americans running for elected office in Illinois for various positions including at local school boards and municipal offices. Here’s a selection of the top candidates from the Chicagoland suburbs with links to their contact information. The Arab American Democratic Club is proud to…

Activism, American Arabs, Culture, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

Muslim and Christian Arabs need to collaborate to strengthen their voices

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim and Christian Arabs need to collaborate to strengthen their voices Arabs in America are weak in part because of their lack of unity and unification. Over the years, the community has divided into politics, national origins, religion and even tribal factions. Many of our community no longer refer to themselves as Arabs, and instead…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Opinion, Politics, religion, The Arab Street