Category: American Arabs

Youth Hub Center to open in Lebanon with support from Joumana Kayrouz

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Youth Hub Center to open in Lebanon with support from Joumana Kayrouz Prominent Michigan Accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz announced this week that she will fund the building of a new youth hub center in Batroun, Lebanon as a part of a larger effort by Lebanese expatriates to support their former homeland. An icon of the American legal…

American Arabs, Features, Lebanon, Middle East, News

Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress Although there is much focus on the fact that Rashida Tlaib is Muslim, and is touted as the “first Muslim woman” to be elected to Congress this November, her Arab heritage is of much more significance. As a Palestinian Arab, Tlaib could find herself in an unusual caucus…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote

August 6, 2018September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote Aug. 7 Michigan, which has one of the largest Arab American populations, will vote on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in primary elections. Many Arab Americans are on the ballot including Abdul El-Sayed for Governor on the Democratic ticket, and Rashida Tlaib for Congress, also on the Democratic…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, mainstream, Opinion, Politics, US Arab Politics

National Wildlife Federation names Oday Salim as staff attorney

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

National Wildlife Federation names Oday Salim as staff attorney National Wildlife Federation Hires Oday Salim as Staff Attorney, Director of U of M Law School Environmental Law & Sustainability Clinic National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center announced the hire on August 2, 2018 of Oday Salim as staff attorney, which comes with an appointment…

American Arabs, Features, mainstream, News

Congresswoman McCollum stands out as principled voice on human rights

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Congresswoman McCollum stands out as principled voice on human rights Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in regards to her bill, the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Detention of Palestinian Children Act, H.R. 4391. Video of Congresswoman McCollum’s remarks can be seen here. Congresswoman McCollum’s full remarks are below: Mr. Speaker,…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Editors Picks, Israel, Media Bias, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Video

Left doesn’t care about Muslims, only uses them as wedge

July 17, 2018September 24, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Left doesn’t care about Muslims, only uses them as wedge Activists on the Left often claim that they champion the rights of others including Muslims and sometimes Arabs, but the truth is they really don’t support us. They just don’t mind using us for their own political agendas. Activists on the Left have been no…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, Media Bias, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, religion, US Arab Politics

Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights

June 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights “We Stand With Palestine” Contingent in Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade Confounding many people’s expectations, our “We Stand With Palestine” contingent in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade yesterday – with its huge 160 sq foot banner, “Israel: STOP killing Palestinians!” – was met with almost universal approval by the approximately…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan, US Arab Politics

First US Palestinian awarded Fellowship by National Endowment for the Arts

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

First US Palestinian awarded Fellowship by National Endowment for the Arts The first Palestinian-American woman has been awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim was just named one of the 2018 National Heritage Fellows, a highly esteemed award celebrating artistic excellence and traditional arts heritage. Abbasi-Ghnaim is…

American Arabs, Arab World, Entertainment, Features, mainstream

Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism

June 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism Despite the lies and propaganda of racist, bigoted American UN Ambassador Nikki Haley that the UN Human Rights Council only focuses on Israel, the outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein offers insight into the Council’s positions on a wide range…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, immigrants, Israel, mainstream, Media Bias, Middle East, News, North Africa, Palestine & Jordan, refugees, Saudi Arabia, US Arab Politics

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

June 8, 2018April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz Iraqi American artist Michael Rakowitz talks about his efforts to recreate Iraqi art and iconic heritage lost to war and ISIS/ISIL violence in this interview on Yalla! Fight Back live Arab Radio Friday June 8, 2018 with host Ray Hanania. You can listen to the podcast using the…

American Arabs, Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, Middle East, News, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Sam Jammal thanks voters for their support

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Sam Jammal thanks voters for their support Sam Jammal thanks his supporters following the primary election in the 39th Congressional District in California on Tuesday June 5, 2018. Jammal did not win but he ran an amazing candidacy and campaign that received much support from across the country Dear Friend, Thank you everyone for your…

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

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates

June 5, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates Two Arab Americans are vying for nominations for Congress today in California, Sam Jammal in the 39th Congressional District and Palestinian American Ammar Campa-Najjar, who is running for Congress in the 50th District which includes San Diego. Congressman Darrell Issa, whose father is Maronite Lebanese, announced he will retire after…

American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

June 2, 2018March 15, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month More than 12,000 Arab Americans served in the United States Military during World War II, and many served before and after in other wars defending America. Their service is an important part of Immigrant Heritage Month which is celebrated every June along with the achievements of other…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Opinion, Syria

Shakira cancels Israel performance in face of worldwide outcry

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Shakira cancels Israel performance in face of worldwide outcry Nearly 15,000 members of the peace activist organization Jewish Voice for Peace joined in a worldwide protest to convince mega-entertainer Shakira to cancel a planned performance in Tel Aviv, Israel. The protest is intended to send a message to the Israeli people that turning their backs…

American Arabs, Entertainment, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

May 28, 2018September 4, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media A year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, I was quickly signed by Creators Syndicate to distribute my column, which I described as “defining the moderate Arab Voice.” The column was tough on governments, tough on extremists and tough on “truth”. On Oct….

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, News Media, Opinion, racism

Arab community mourns passing of Salameh Zanayed

May 20, 2018May 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Arab community mourns passing of Salameh Zanayed An icon of the Arab American community died on May 13, 2018. Salameh Zanayed was a pillar and pioneer for achievement in Arab activism, Arab media and in empowering Arab Americans in regional government in Chicago and Illinois. He was adept at diplomacy in juggling the many rival…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Journalism, mainstream, News, Obits, Palestine & Jordan, Television, US Arab Politics

Maryland Senate candidate denounces US Embassy opening in Jerusalem

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Maryland Senate candidate denounces US Embassy opening in Jerusalem Dr. Jerome M. Segal, Middle East expert and Maryland US Senate candidate, condemns opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem Dr. Jerome M. Segal, lead author of the landmark study, Negotiating Jerusalem (SUNY Press, 2000) and a candidate challenging Senator Ben Cardin in the “Ben or Jerry” June primary…

American Arabs, Election, Israel, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Spotlight

Arab American elected mayor of Paterson, New Jersey

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American elected mayor of Paterson, New Jersey Paterson New Jersey elected its first Arab mayor Tuesday. The city has a visible Arab American community which is only a small segment of the city’s population and is predominantly Hispanic and African American. But newly elected Arab American mayor Andre Sayegh succeeded in winning a plurality…

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