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Christian group criticizes Israel home demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Christian group criticizes Israel home demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Strongly Opposes the Demolition of the Salhiya Family Home in Sheikh Jarrah On January 19, 2022, in the early hours of the morning, Israeli police forcibly evicted the Salhiya family and demolished their home in the Sheikh Jarrah…

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When Social Justice is reached, Dr. King’s dream is realized

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Imad_Hamad No Comments

When Social Justice is reached, Dr. King’s dream is realized By Imad Hamad There is no doubt that these are exceptional and challenging times we, the people, are coping with. We live in the age of Covid and amid an ongoing battle to save lives. But we still celebrate holidays and honor the memory of…

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Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises Gov. J.B. Pritzker allegedly promised during his run for public office to engage Arab Americans and include them in his administration. Several self-serving Arab activists insisted he would do right by Arab Americans, but in reality Pritzker has marginalized the community while palling…

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ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a letter Dec. 20, 2021 that he sent to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on December 17, 2021. In the letter, Sen. Durbin called on the FBI to “intensify…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, News, racism, Spotlight, The Arab Street

Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing 36th Ward Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas proposed a City Council investigation into a Building Department Task Force accused of harassing Arab-owned small businesses targeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racist crackdown to confront rising street gang violence. By Ray Hanania Chicago…

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The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun, Friday Dec. 16, 2021

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 A mix of political items involving mainstream American political candidates, and Arab and Muslim candidates and public officials. If you have news email it to former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania at rghanania@gmail.com. By Ray Hanania Palestinian Professor Iyeman Chehade, who has a brilliant understanding of…

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Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle Arab Americans have a lifelong challenge living in America. Part of the problem comes from he divisions in their own community, and the marginalization of them by the Arab World. We’re discriminated against and there is no system to address that discrimination. We are excluded from almost…

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Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber More than 200 Arab and Muslim community leaders attended the annual American Arab Chamber of Commerce “Action” Awards dinner. Action Awards were presented to three public officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arab and Muslim Americans in Chicago and Cook…

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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record China remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists; India and Mexico rank among the deadliest The number of journalists behind bars reached a record high in 2021, with 293 behind bars as political upheaval and media crackdowns reflect increasing intolerance for independent reporting around the…

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US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology People who can’t debate real issues because they lack the intelligence to do so instead turn to racist hatred and name-calling to demonize others with whom they disagree. That’s the case with Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert who made a vicious personal attack against Minnesota…

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An Arab American Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

An Arab American Thanksgiving By Ray Hanania One of the greatest contributions of the Arab World to the Western World is the gift of Arab food, especially in America where the national menu has grown as a result of the arrival of immigrants from around the world. One of the most important food holidays in…

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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN

November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN The UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People announced the World observance of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on November 29, 2021, at 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (CST New York Time) in the General Assembly Hall…

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Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights

November 14, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights By Laila Alhusini “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good” – Charlotte Whitton With the rise of equality empowered by the women’s rights movement during the past century, women are defining a prominent voice…

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

November 13, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the only active organization representing Chicagoland Arab and Muslim business owners, will host the first business dinner for members on Thursday December 9 at Aladdins’ Banquets, 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills, Illinois. The Chamber…

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Six Palestinians on hunger strike protesting their administrative detention

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Six Palestinians on hunger strike protesting their administrative detention B’Tselem: Release all administrative detainees Six Palestinian prisoners are currently on hunger strike to protest their administrative detention: Kayed Fasfous, 32, a father of a seven-year-old from Dura, has been on hunger strike for 118 days. He is in hospital as the lengthy strike has caused…

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Demonizing Palestinian NGOs unjustly: a regressive step for Israel

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Demonizing Palestinian NGOs unjustly: a regressive step for Israel By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz In criminalizing law-abiding Palestinian NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations), Israel has gravely miscalculated. Managing an expanding occupation, Tel-Aviv leaders feel increasingly threatened by justice-seeking groups, which are driven by the power of local knowledge. On October 22 Israel declared that six local Palestinian…

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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown Palestinian Rights Committee’s Bureau Expresses Deep Concern at Israel’s Designation of Civil Society Bodies as “Terrorist Organizations” ADC in Washington DC joins in protest Arabic: العربية Following is a statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…

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Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN Ambassador Ronald Lauder, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa: ‘Campaigns Against Racism More Effective if United.’ Lauder and Al-Issa convey Vision and Concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa elevated their interfaith…

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