Category: American Arabs

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence

August 10, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence A recent surge in violence by Palestinians against Israeli military, police and civilians is not justified even in the face of increasing terrorism and violence by Israelis against Palestinians. The knife attacks by Palestinians are only undermining the larger interests of Palestinians to achieve freedom from…

American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food

August 8, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Iraq, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, recipe

Jewish Voice for Peace denounces ADL

August 8, 2017April 13, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

Jewish Voice for Peace denounces ADL Why did the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a self-described civil rights organization with a mission “to secure justice and fair treatment to all,” issue a scathing attack against JVP and our Deadly Exchange campaign— which aims to do exactly that? Our campaign challenges police exchange programs that have facilitated trainings…

American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism

August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism By Ray Hanania August 12, 2002. From the National Arab American journalism Association Archives Journalism is a profession, not an instrument of politics. Yet, professional journalism can influence politics and events by insuring that an accurate version of events are presented to the public. The imprimatur…

Activism, American Arabs, Features, Journalism, News Media

2017 Arab American Museum Book Awards

July 31, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

2017 Arab American Museum Book Awards 2017 ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARDS MARKS SEVERAL FIRSTS FOR WINNING AUTHORS Alameddine wins second award; Charara nominated in two categories Dearborn, Mich. (July 31, 2017) – After a detailed selection process, the winners of the 2017 Arab American Book Awards have been announced. The annual literary program honoring books…

American Arabs, News, Press Releases

US – Morocco celebrate 230 years of friendship

July 24, 2017October 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

US – Morocco celebrate 230 years of friendship Celebrating 230 Years of US-Morocco Friendship – A Lasting Partnership This week officially marked 230 years of friendship between the United States and Morocco, with the anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the longest-lasting treaty in US history. Morocco played a critical role in the…

American Arabs, Arab World, Middle East, News

American Arab in race for California 39th Congressional district

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab in race for California 39th Congressional district Former Obama Administration Official and Clean Energy Executive, Sam Jammal, Announces Run for Congress in California’s 39th District. Sam Will Challenge 24-year incumbent, Ed Royce in 2018 Midterm Election Sam Jammal, a former Obama Administration official and clean energy executive, announced Wednesday he is entering the…

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

American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen

July 10, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen A former consultant on Middle East Affairs for CBS Network News, Jack G. Shaheen was an accomplished professor of Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University who helped shatter stereotypes against Arabs, Muslims and other ethnic groups by exposing the biases of Hollywood and the American media. By…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, mainstream, Movies, News, Obits, Opinion, Ray Hanania, Television

Muslim American enters Ogden, Utah City Council race

July 8, 2017November 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim American enters Ogden, Utah City Council race A Muslim American married to an Iraqi immigrant has announced her candidacy for the Ogden, Utah City Council, running as a conservative and basing her candidacy on years of local activism. Mary Khalaf hopes to unseat an incumbent and is seeking support from the public for her…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

New Yorker Arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS

June 28, 2017August 28, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

New Yorker Arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS Saddam Mohamed Raishani, a/k/a “Adam Raishani,” 30, of the Bronx was arrested last night at John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK Airport”) in Queens, New York. Raishani was charged by a criminal Complaint earlier today with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic…

American Arabs, News, Syria, Terrorism

CAIR App allows users to report bias

June 26, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR App allows users to report bias CAIR Launches New Civil Rights App Allowing Reporting of Bias Incidents. Download for free. App offers advice on rights and procedures The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today launched a new civil rights app, called “Making Democracy Work for Everyone,” which gives users the ability to immediately report…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, mainstream, News

Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace

June 23, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace President Trump is serious about his commitment to help Israelis and Palestinians restart and complete peace negotiations. But there is an essential first step that must be taken to make it work. Trump can’t speak about Palestinian-Israeli peace to the dysfunctional Washington D.C. elite…

American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics, Writers Promote

Kathy Griffin and the real US extremism

June 11, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Kathy Griffin and the real US extremism I’m sick and tired of the anti-Trump jihadists who care more about destroying their political enemy, President Donald Trump, than they do about making American Great. Yes, Great Again! The anti-Trump critics are hypocrites who say and do anything to demonize the American President while turning their backs…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, mainstream, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS

June 8, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS ‘Last Men in Aleppo,’ Airing July 10, 2017 on POV, Documents Syrian Volunteers’ Heroic Work Incredible access, bravery and signs of life in a city under siege Last Men in Aleppo. CREDIT: AMC 2017 The year is 2015. Syria’s brutal civil war has been ravaging…

American Arabs, Entertainment, Features, mainstream, News, Television

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers The Arab Daily News American Arab online news and commentary site is proud that many of its articles are republished in Arab American, Muslim and also mainstream Western newspapers around the world. Print Newspapers and online news sites have permission to republish articles and columns that are published…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, mainstream, News Media, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Portland Muslim community between condemnation & compassion

May 30, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Portland Muslim community between condemnation & compassion Brave American heroes make Portlanders proud and America great for standing up to racism and hate ideology By Abdennour Toumi In the wake of the tragic event that took place on Friday afternoon at the Hollywood Transit Center in northeast Portland, the Muslim community in the city and the…

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Muslims Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day 2017

May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

Muslims Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day 2017 By Mike Ghouse You are invited to join us at the Arlington National Cemetery between 2:00 and 3:00 PM today, Monday, May 29, 2017 to pay tribute to our veterans. An annual tradition that I have been following for several years. Mike Ghouse at Grand Praire…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Opinion

Is Ramadan different for American Muslims?

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

Is Ramadan different for American Muslims? By Mike Ghouse Ramadan Mubarak! Insha’Allah, the first fast day of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the United States and Canada and the Americas. Is Ramadan different for different Muslims? What does Ramadan for American Muslims mean? The title of the essay sounds very divisive,…