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AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Imad_Hamad 1 Comment on AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success
AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success

AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success On Friday 21, 2022, close to seven hundred guests of a truly diverse make-up reflecting the American mosaic of color, race and faith attended AHRC’s annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn. This year’s gala was held in- person after two years of…

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American Arabs, Imad Hamad, Michigan, News

City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell 

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 By Imad_Hamad 1 Comment on City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell 
City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell 

City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn’s farewell dinner that will be held on Monday,  October 24, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Congress, Event, Events, Imad Hamad, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive
Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive

Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive By Imad Hamad No doubt that elections/ time is especially important to citizens and candidates. It’s the best time when candidates make their best effort to connect with people almost around the clock. They spare no effort to communicate personally with…

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AHRC’s Annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards and Dinner Gala Scheduled for October 27, 2022

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on AHRC’s Annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards and Dinner Gala Scheduled for October 27, 2022
AHRC’s Annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards and Dinner Gala Scheduled for October 27, 2022

AHRC’s Annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards and Dinner Gala Scheduled for October 27, 2022 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce that its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Gala will be held at the Fairlane Banquet Hall…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Event, Events, Human Rights, Imad Hamad, News

AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe:

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe:
AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe:

AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe: On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, outgoing Consul General of Mexico. This prestigious award recognizes the…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Imad Hamad, News, NewsWire

AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction

Posted on March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction
AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction

AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction On March 23, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) hosted a private “Meet & Greet & Open Conversation,” event regarding the common and ongoing challenge of opioids addiction and other substance abuse. The event was by invitation only and included a very diverse group of invited guests….

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Human Rights, Imad Hamad, News, Spotlight, The Arab Street

AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month

Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month
AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month

AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in recognizing and celebrating February as Black History Month.   This month serves as an opportunity to learn about and highlight the rich contributions and accomplishments of African Americans. These contributions enrich our society and…

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2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on 2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward
2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward

2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward No doubt that this year’s general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck for Arab and…

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AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation

Posted on September 23, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation
AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation

AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates its Executive Director Mr. Imad Hamad on being awarded the 2021 TSA Certificate of Appreciation.  This award is a recognition of Mr. Hamad’s constructive and professional working relationship and partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Michigan. The…

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Activism, American Arabs, Civil Rights, Features, Imad Hamad, News

9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on 9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?
9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?

9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom? By Imad Hamad This September 11 is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks. Twenty years is a long time. What are the lessons of the nation’s response to the attacks? The mistakes? The attacks shocked the country. In response to the vile attacks, George…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Imad Hamad, Opinion, racism

AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 
AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its congratulations to the Michigan Muslim Community Council’s (MMCC) entire team and its chairman Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi for receiving the FBI Director’s 2021 Community Leadership Award (DCLA).  The formal award ceremony was held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the FBI’s Detroit field…

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Activism, Imad Hamad, NewsWire

Dearborn Heights: It is over-due to Remove the Hollow Trees  

Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Dearborn Heights: It is over-due to Remove the Hollow Trees  
Dearborn Heights: It is over-due to Remove the Hollow Trees  

Dearborn Heights: It is over-due to Remove the Hollow Trees  By Imad Hamad Dearborn Heights has a serious public safety problem. The very old trees are like ticking bombs that go off every time that we deal with heavy rain, high winds and harsh weather, hurting people’s property.   This problem is exacerbated by the unusual harsh weather.  It is the climate crisis and the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Imad Hamad, Opinion

Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin

Posted on August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin
Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin

Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin By Imad Hamad On July 29, former US Senator Carl Levin, the longest serving member of US Senate in Michigan history, died. His death follows the death of another giant of Michigan and American politics, Congressman John Dingell. The death of Senator Carl Levin, just like Dingell’s death, were personal…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Imad Hamad, Opinion

Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 
Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities  By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges all registered voters to participate in the upcoming primary elections that will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 across the state of Michigan.   This year’s primary elections is extremely important to different key cities such as…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Imad Hamad, Opinion, Politics, US Arab Politics

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Posted on July 15, 2021August 10, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done
Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done By Imad Hamad Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the territory of being a public figure.  Indeed,…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Imad Hamad, mainstream, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day:

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day:
AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day:

AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) observes Dr. Martin Luther King’s day that falls on Monday,  January 18, 2021.   Dr. King is one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century. He led a peaceful civil rights movement that changed the country for the better….

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Imad Hamad, NewsWire

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

Posted on November 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad
AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad This year’s electoral turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions have already voted and millions are still expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.   While there have been long lines and some problems with mailed in ballots, overall, the process has run remarkably well for a Covid-19 world. AHRC salutes…

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American Arabs, Election, Imad Hamad, mainstream, Politics, Press Releases

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity
George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity Racism is a universal challenge. There is no society on earth that is free from racism. While the US and other countries have made progress to be less racist, racism still exists. The death of George Floyd has resulted in avalanche of condemnation and massive protests. This reaction to Mr….

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