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Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15
Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15

Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15 ADC is proud to announce that The Honorable Nina Turner will be joining us at ArabCon  in Dearborn, MI. Ms. Turner will be delivering Special Closing Plenary Keynote Remarks on the evening of Friday September 13. This dynamic, multi-day (September…

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Activism, American Arabs, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, Human Rights, Israel, Michigan, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Terrorism, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states

Posted on July 27, 2024August 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states
Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states

Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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American Arabs, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Features, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Posted on October 28, 2022November 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois
Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois In Illinois, where dead people vote, you have no excuse not to vote. – Lt. Col Sargis Sangari (Ret) Senator Darren Bailey: GOP Nominee for IL Governor, & SB2900, New Paradigms w/Sargis Sangari EP #111, on New Paradigms with Sargis Sangari, Episode #111, Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey,…

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Activism, Assyrian, Bloggers, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Election, News, Politics, The Arab Street

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020July 11, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020
Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020 Tune in this Friday July 10, 2020 to #ArabRadio WNZK AM 690 when Ray Hanania interviews #BrendaJones in her rematch to beat #RashidaTlaib in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The show begins at 8 AM EST Detroit time (7 AM Chicago, 3 PM…

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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception
Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception Hyatt Magazine will host a special dinner commemorating Arab American Heritage Month at the Paradise Banquets in Bridgeview on April 21, 2020. April is recognized in 18 American states as Arab American Heritage month and was designated in a special law adopted by the Illinois Legislature in…

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American Arabs, ArabAmerica.com, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Egypt, Features, Iran, Iraq, Kurds, Lebanon, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Spotlight, Tunisia

Our Arab identity is being smothered by our religion

Posted on January 9, 2020January 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Our Arab identity is being smothered by our religion
Our Arab identity is being smothered by our religion

Our Arab identity is being smothered by our religion Arab Christians are marginalized, ignored and pushed aside by everyone even though we can play a critical role in trying to bring the East and the West, the Christian and Muslim Worlds, together towards understanding. This issue surfaces all the time and most recently when the…

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AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace

Posted on January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace
AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace

AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace The head of Greater Detroit’s largest Arab American civil rights organization urges restraint and calls for dialogue to avoid war with Iran, Iraq and United States. Imad Hamad, executive director of the American Human Rights Council express deep concern over spiraling events…

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American Arabs, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Iran, Iraq, mainstream, Middle East, News, Terrorism

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran
Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran Senator Bernie Sanders co-sponsors legislation to block funding for President Trump’s war with Iran in Iraq while Americans protest across the country against the violence and targeted assassination of Iranian Military Commander Qassem Soleimani. The National Nonviolent PeaceForce denounces Trump’s violence as well as…

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Activism, American Arabs, Chaldean, Iran, Iraq, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, News, Politics, Syria, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence

Posted on August 30, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence
Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence

Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence The families of hundreds of thousands of missing Iraqis marked the International Day of the Disappeared on Friday, as the office of Iraq’s Prime Minister pledged to support relatives and investigate cases, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (August 30,…

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Arab World, Chaldean, Culture, Iraq, Kurdish, Kurds, News, refugees, Syria

Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East
Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East

Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East Season Five premieres Monday, Sept. 24 at 8 pm with details on a 2,700-year old temple tied to the Biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale discovered in Iraq that was destroyed by ISIS. Archaeologists investigating a site in Iraq destroyed by ISIS have…

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Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Entertainment, Features, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Television

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

Posted on June 8, 2018April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz
Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

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…

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

New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias

Posted on March 2, 2018March 6, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias
New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias

New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias A new book that empowers Arabs and Muslims in America to effectively confront and change news media bias  was published this week by award-winning Palestinian American columnist and former Chicago City Hall journalist Ray Hanania. Yalla! Fight Back offers a strategic plan for Arabs and…

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Activism, American Arabs, Book Review, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Journalism, mainstream, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, Technology, Television, US Arab Politics, YallaFightBack

The true Immigrants of America deserve respect

Posted on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 By Mesho Ska'ander Younas No Comments on The true Immigrants of America deserve respect
The true Immigrants of America deserve respect

The true Immigrants of America deserve respect By Mesho Younas Despite the criticism of President Donald Trump from extremists in the United States and elsewhere, the President has proven himself to be a champion of true American immigrants. Nearly everyone in America is either an immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. The only real inhabitants…

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