Category: American Arabs

Abdul for Michigan airs first TV Campaign Ad “The People’s Summer”

May 1, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Abdul for Michigan airs first TV Campaign Ad “The People’s Summer” Ad features Little Miss Flint and Shaun King at campaign rally Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Michigan Governor begins airing its first television ad of the gubernatorial primary. The 30-second advertisement features Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaking at a rally in Detroit alongside prominent social justice…

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

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman defines the moderate voice

April 27, 2018April 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman defines the moderate voice As the occupation of Palestine approaches 70 years this week, Palestinians and champions of justice need to carefully distinguish between extremists and moderates, and to reject blanket attacks against people because they are Israeli or Jewish. The BDS movement is two movements: an extreme movement against Jews…

Activism, American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania

100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event Annual event to be held for the fifth year at salon and spa When people come together to give, it makes a stronger impact. Nothing demonstrates that more than 100 Arab American Women Who Care, a one-of-a-kind event centered on philanthropy and giving back to the…

American Arabs, mainstream, News, Women's rights

Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor On Thursday, national progressive organization Democracy for America announced their endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Governor of Michigan. Founded by former DNC Chair Gov. Howard Dean, Democracy for America has nearly 70,000 members in the state of Michigan. “Democracy for America members could not be more…

American Arabs, Election, Politics, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

Berkeley university launches website that tracks anti-Muslim bills

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Berkeley university launches website that tracks anti-Muslim bills As secretary of state-pick Mike Pompeo, known for his anti-Muslim views, nears confirmation, and the Supreme Court appears poised to uphold the Muslim ban, the Haas Institute releases a database that identifies state lawmakers behind a raft of anti-Muslim legislation. The Haas Institute for a Fair and…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, mainstream, News, Politics, racism, religion, Terrorism

Arab American presence in U.S. Congress at risk

April 25, 2018April 26, 2018 rayhanania 3 Comments

Arab American presence in U.S. Congress at risk There are only a few Arab American members serving in the U.S. Congress but keeping that balance stable could be a challenge. Three Arab American congressmen have left or retired from office leaving four incumbents. Six more are running in five districts, including one race where two…

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Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics

April 25, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics Breaking: Abdul El-Sayed’s statement on Anti-Muslim Bigotry By Ray Hanania A recent BuzzFeed investigation, titled “A Republican Running For Governor In Michigan Is Using Unfounded Conspiracy Theories Against A Muslim American Rival,” found that Patrick Colbeck, a Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity-endorsed GOP candidate for Governor, targeted…

American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Corrie Foundation seeks funds to support Gaza children

April 24, 2018April 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Corrie Foundation seeks funds to support Gaza children The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is proudly partnering with the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP) and the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) for the third time to fund the Samira Project: Academic and Psychological Support for Gaza Kids in Rafah. Organized by the Rafah…

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Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018

April 24, 2018April 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018 A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 35?! Join us as we rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of Diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! Don’t miss this opportunity to get actively…

American Arabs, Events, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Travel

Yemeni’s organize nationwide protest against immigration restrictions

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Yemeni’s organize nationwide protest against immigration restrictions National One-Hour #BodegaStrike Shutdown April 24th Yemeni Americans will organize a protest and shutter their bodegas (small stores) across the United States to express their opposition to restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump and his immigration ban. Who: Yemeni American Merchants Association and National Bodega Partners What: Communities…

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Arab broadcast pioneer Don Bustany dies

April 23, 2018April 24, 2018 rayhanania 7 Comments

Arab broadcast pioneer Don Bustany dies Donald S. “Don” Bustany passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2018, in Santa Barbara, California. Bustany, a pioneer in the Arab-American community and a longtime support of ADC, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 10, 1928. He is survived by his stepdaughter Kristen.was born in Detroit to Lebanese-American…

American Arabs, Features, Journalism, Lebanon, mainstream, News, Obits, Television

Largest Arab American community nonprofit celebrates 47 years of service

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Largest Arab American community nonprofit celebrates 47 years of service Nearly 2,000 guests gathered Saturday evening to celebrate ACCESS—the nation’s largest Arab American community nonprofit organization—and its 47 years of service at its Annual Dinner that took place at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The theme for ACCESS’ 47th Annual Dinner, From the…

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Randa Jarrar and the racist bias of the mainstream news media

April 23, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Randa Jarrar and the racist bias of the mainstream news media A tenured professor at California State University at Fresno has come under attack after she criticized the late First Lady Barbara Bush for her family’s racist assault against Palestinians and the Arab World. There is no doubt that the Bush family has represented more…

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US Arab Chamber showcases Morocco tourism drive

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Chamber showcases Morocco tourism drive Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York City were the destinations for an investment promotion tour coordinated by the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT). This was the first-ever effort of its kind and was reported as a…

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Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East

April 19, 2018August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East Published courtesy of ArabAmerica.com By Blanche Shaheen Arab America Contributing Writer The word “malfouf” in Arabic means both “cabbage” and “rolled.” So in Arab culture, cooks must have felt that it was only natural to roll up the cabbage around rice, and the popular dish…

American Arabs, Arab World, ArabAmerica.com, Features, Food, Middle East, recipe

Host an Iftar to help Gaza refugees

April 18, 2018April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Host an Iftar to help Gaza refugees The United Nations Relief and Works Agency is organizing worldwide support for Palestinian refugees living in the Israeli besieged Gaza Strip this Ramadan. You can help, too, by hosting an “Iftar for Gaza” event and donating proceeds to support the Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. This is…

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Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event

April 18, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event (Reprinted with permission from ArabAmerica.com.) By Emiliya Strahilova Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12, 2018) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM)….

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DC group pushing for national month for Arab Heritage to be in April

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

DC group pushing for national month for Arab Heritage to be in April Online website ArabAmerica.com based in Washington D.C. and community activists are pushing to designate one month as a national heritage month for Arab Americans. Currently, Arab Heritage Month is celebrated during different months in different states including in November for Illinois U.S….

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