Category: American Arabs

Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April Free walk-in admission, publication of new informational booklet, diverse programs set for April 2019 Dearborn, Mich. (March 18, 2019) – Since the first Arab immigrants arrived in the United States of America in the 1800s, they and their descendants have left an indelible mark on…

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Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine Visit Anaheim is shining a spotlight on the culinary gems in the neighborhood of Little Arabia: Located within minutes from Disneyland, this neighborhood is home to some Middle Eastern food legends, making the area THE destination for the local Middle Eastern community looking to get a taste of home. Whether…

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President USS Liberty Veterans Association and Professor Joan Mellen Join Forces

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

“Blood in the Water: How the U.S. and Israel conspired to Ambush the USS Liberty” opens with the scene at the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on the top floor presided over by the CIA chief of station John Hadden… By Eileen Fleming On Sunday in Orlando Professor Joan Mellen joined forces with Ernest Gallo,…

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Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition Announcement made in UAE on the sidelines of 4th Global Halal Industry Platform. Al Maeeni: UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system A unified Pan-Arab framework for the mutual recognition of Halal products and services certificates was announced in the United Arab…

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Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference

February 14, 2019February 20, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference Upfront at the table of mainstream news media bias and hypocrisy at a press briefing held at the Saudi Embassy in Washington D.C. The event only reinforced my belief that the U.S. news media is anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian. By Ray Hanania I had the…

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Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories New website seeks to document the experiences of Arab Americans who have served or are still serving in the U.S. Military. The profiles and photographs are being archived on a new website to help Americans better understand the contributions Arab Americans have made and…

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Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs

February 13, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs New Muslim Political Organization makes its first endorsements in Chicago City-Wide Elections: Ameya Pawar for City Treasurer and Anna Valencia for City Clerk. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition also released its list of Muslims running for office in Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs Today, on the first day…

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Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment #Benjamins #ProIsraelPACS #BuyingCongress No wonder #NancyPelosiwas so quick to hammer Congresswoman #IhlanOmar to apologize over her accurate claims that the pro-Israel lobby buys influence in the U.S. Congress through millions in donations “Benjamins” (100 dollar bills). Here’s the list: By Ray Hanania This week,…

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ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar!

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar! The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) unequivocally condemns all attacks and mischaracterizations against Representative Ilhan Omar for her outspoken position in support of Palestinian human rights. It is absurd that Representative Omar is being targeted for exercising her legal right to question the influence of AIPAC, one of the most…

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Veteran Detroit region Congressman John Dingell passes

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Veteran Detroit region Congressman John Dingell passes America’s longest-serving Congressman John David Dingell Jr. died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Dingell,who was succeeded by his wife Debbie Dingell in the 12th Congressional District, was born on July 8, 1926. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from December 13, 1955, until…

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ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors The Arab American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) is seeking support for a project to help place interns in positions in Washington D.C. ABPA believes the involvement and additional support of businesses throughout the country is important because we believe that this project’s goals depend on the collaborative,…

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Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Appoints Fahad Nazer as Official Spokesperson The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C., has appointed Mr. Fahad Nazer as its new Official Spokesperson. Nazer replaces Ms. Fatimah Baeshen, who served in the role since September…

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Wayne County CEO Warren Evans to receive LAHC Excellence & Great Achievements Award

January 23, 2019June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Wayne County CEO Warren Evans to receive LAHC Excellence & Great Achievements Award LAHC-Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities is proud to announce that the 2019 Excellence and Great Achievements Award will be presented toWayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. This honor will be bestowed upon him at the 31stAnnual Awards Gala scheduled to take place onWednesday…

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Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was…

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Arab, Jewish groups denounce law to stifle American freedoms

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab, Jewish groups denounce law to stifle American freedoms Arab and Jewish groups announced their opposition to a law introduced in the U.S. Senate to make it illegal for Americans to criticize Israel by boycotting Israel’s illegal, and racist Jewish settlements. The bill targets the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) movement which targets Israel’s Apartheid policies…

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Arab American National Museum “docent” missing in Peru

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American National Museum “docent” missing in Peru Officials of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan said they are alarmed and concerned about the disappearance of Carla Valpeoz, 35, who has worked at the nation’s only Arab museum as a museum guide and lecturer since 2015. Valpeoz was reported missing on December 11,…

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Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen

December 18, 2018December 19, 2018 Saba Ibraheem No Comments

Rahma Relief fundraising dinner for Yemen By Saba Ibraheem Imagine coming home not being able to feed your kids. Imagine not even having food for yourself. Imagine that your child is dying in front of your eyes and can’t do anything to help. This is not just a story; this a reality that many people…

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ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon Senior Staff attorney at the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee honored for her dedication to fighting for civil and human rights ADC thanks Senior Staff Attorney Ms. Yolanda Rondon for her over five years of service and dedication to the community. Ms. Rondon’s tenure at ADC ends today, and…

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