Category: American Arabs

Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn

March 14, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn By Ray Hanania Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos will headline the annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference in Dearborn April 10 featuring a day-long program of entertainment, educational instruction and attendee participation exploring issues of diversity. This year’s theme is “Embracing…

American Arabs, Entertainment, News, Ray Hanania

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”

March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys” By Reyad Ajour I could hear her breathe five feet away. Time is passing and there is complete silence– which you don’t hear very often in radio station offices. She seemed nervous, pissed, and lost. I couldn’t help but notice the disappointment on her face. She was…

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American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination By Ray Hanania Northeastern University in Boston, which reportedly has a history of anti-Arab policies that appear to target students because of their race and politics, has again created another controversy, this time banning a student chapter that supports non-violence and Palestinian rights. NEU announced that…

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Eileen Fleming, American Dreams, Radicals and Reporters

March 13, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Eileen Fleming, American Dreams, Radicals and Reporters By The Managing Editor The Arab Daily News’s only non-Arab reporter, Eileen Fleming will be live on the air at 7 PM EST on March 20th with Mike Palecek and Chuck Gregory on their The New American Dream an Internet Radio and YouTube Show discussing Mordechai Vanunu’s struggle…

American Arabs, Eileen Fleming, Features, Spotlight

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic Families to move to their community By Ray Hanania JOBS – JOBS – AND MORE JOBS: While many Arabs are facing discrimination, job losses, harassment and racial profiling in many communities throughout the United States, one American City is bucking the trend and encouraging Arabic Families to move to…

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A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company

March 12, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A Noise Within, L.A.’s Critically Acclaimed Classical Repertory Theatre Company Continues its 2013-14 Season with Macbeth by Shakespeare Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, May 11, 2014 (Shows Opens on March 15) A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues its 2013-14 season with Macbeth by Shakespeare, to open on Saturday, March 15 and run through…

Activism, American Arabs, Entertainment, Press Releases

AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory

March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

AlBalooshi, Langdon, Qatar Al-Anabi Racing top fuel team eager for Florida victory GAINESVILLE, Florida – The 44th annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, considered “A Major” on the NHRA tour by many, is named for the Florida Gators, the mascot of the nearby University of Florida, and the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel Team is due…

Activism, American Arabs, Press Releases, Sports

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law Southfield, MI – Michigan Legislative leaders expressed gratitude to prominent accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz for supporting two new laws that protects accident victims from unscrupulous attorneys known as “ambulance chasers.” The laws were sponsored by a bi-partisan coalition of legislators led by State Rep. Joseph Graves…

American Arabs, News, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

March 10, 2014December 17, 2021 rayhanania 3 Comments

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights By Ray Hanania Joseph R. Haiek immigrated to the United States right after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war after his city, Jerusalem, was occupied by Israeli forces. But no American Arab has done more to embrace his newfound nation of America more than Joe Haiek, who in 2011…

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Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City mayoral race

March 5, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City Mayoral Race By Ray Hanania Ed Shadid joined the ranks of American Arabs who have fought valiantly to break the glass ceiling to strive to become one of a small few who have won election to public office, but his candidacy fell short Tuesday Shadid, the cousin…

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American Arab in uphill fight to be mayor of Oklahoma

March 4, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania 5 Comments

American Arab in uphill fight to be mayor of Oklahoma By Ray Hanania Edward Shadid, the cousin of the late Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anthony Shadid, is in an uphill fight to become mayor of Oklahoma City against a three-term incumbent, Mayor Mick Cornett. Polls show Cornett with a comfortable lead as voters in Oklahoma…

American Arabs, News, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight

March 2, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight By Ray Hanania Three films from the Arab World will be in competition at tonight’s Oscars, including the first ever nomination at the Academy Awards representing the State of Palestine. They are feature film Omar, Film short Karama Has No Walls, and documentary feature The Square. A fourth film,…

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Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event

February 22, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event By Ray Hanania A woman came up to me who has been reading my columns since the 1980s said she has been living in Orland Park more than 35 years, and that during that time “It really has changed.” I was at the…

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Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.

January 13, 2014May 1, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C. By Ray Hanania Andy Anas Shallal, a successful Washington D.C. business and family man is running for the office of Mayor of the City of Washington D.C., an unprecedented event that could put an American of Arab heritage in the heartbeat of the nation’s…

American Arabs, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Arab-American runs for Virginia 11th District House of Delegates

January 5, 2014September 20, 2018 rayhanania 2 Comments

Arab-American runs for Virginia 11th District House of Delegates By Nijma Darwish Third time’s a charm for Salam, “Sam” Rasoul, becoming the Democratic nominee for the Virginia 11th District House of Delegates. The small business consultant from Roanoke, Virginia ran an unsuccessful bid for congress against Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA, 6th Dist) in 2008, and he challenged…

American Arabs, Features, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury 1921-2013

December 30, 2013June 1, 2024 rayhanania No Comments

Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury By Ray Hanania Nakleh “Nick” Khoury was born in Jifna, Palestine, a village located north of Jerusalem, in 1921. Like many birth dates recorded in early 20th Century Middle East, the exact years are uncertain. “My passport says it was 1921,” Khoury says with a smile. Nick passed away at his…

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“Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV

December 19, 2013September 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

“Julie Taboulie” is really cooking on TV By Ray Hanania Julie Taboulie is a Lebanese American chef and television talk show host who made her name by fine tuning the art of Middle Eastern cooking. Today, “Taboulie,” whose real name is Julie Ann Sageer, is from Central New York of Lebanese American heritage. Her online…

American Arabs, Features, Food

Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad

December 7, 2013August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad Tabouleh salad is not only a great side dish but it often is a main dish served and favored by vegetarians. But without a doubt, Tabouleh salad is healthy and good for your health. It’s great tasting and worthy of every health-conscious cook, and family dinner. Author and…

American Arabs, Features, Food, Health, Middle East, recipe, Video