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Political candidates join local Arab leaders for Iftar Arab Chamber leaders Radi Abuhashish and Hassan Nijem host Iftar attended by three of Chicago’s leading candidates for Chicago Mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez, Dr. Willie Wilson, and Paul Vallas, and also State Rep. Cyril Nichols who sponsored legislation to designate Arabs a “Minority” to gain improved access…
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Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress, Rob Cruz, Opens a Dialogue with the Palestinian Community GOP Candidate for the 6th District Congressional seat, Rob Cruz shares his community-minded message to The Palestinian American Club. As an auxiliary speaker, Cruz illustrates how his platform and the community’s values overlap On Thursday, March 31st, Rob Cruz spoke in…
Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot Ald. Gilbert Villegas and other aldermen including Ald. Raymond Lopez, are hosting a public forum to allow Arab American business owners the chance to detail what happened to their businesses when they were forcibly closed last summer by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The hearing…
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Champion of Arab American rights Ray Lopez announces for Mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who fought to defend the rights of Arab American store owners and who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only…
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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…
US Arab Radio to showcase Ramadan voices and traditions America’s only weekday morning and afternoon live radio network will feature a range of voices, personalities and traditions during the month of Ramadan says U.S. Arab Radio President Laila Alhusini, including several specials during the week U.S. Arab Radio congratulates the Muslim community on the beginning…
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Chicagoland celebrates Arab American Heritage Month More than 250 government leaders, elected officials and candidates for office attended a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month in Hickory Hills in suburban Chicago hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. The dinner was donated by three Chamber members and was free to the public featuring a…
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Will Smith violence takes Oscar protests to dangerous level When Hollywood actor Will Smith walked on stage of the 94th Academy of Arts and Sciences Oscars Award on Sunday March 27, 2022, and punched comedian Chris Rock in the face with an open fist, he elevated and personalized what has been an occasional occurrence of…
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ADALAH accuses Israel of racial segregation against Palestinians in UN protest The High Follow-up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel and Adalah to UN Commission of Inquiry: Israel practices racial segregation against Palestinian citizens of Israel. For the first time, an international Commission of Inquiry (COI) will also examine Israel’s human rights violations against Palestinian citizens…
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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…
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….
Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress Jewish Voice for Peace, the leading Jewish American organization advocating justice and peace in Palestine and Israel, released their endorsements for the upcoming elections. Jewish Voice for Peace opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the…
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Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…
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Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns Massacres, murder, war crimes and violence continue as Russian forces savage civilian targets in Ukraine and promote widespread propaganda to veil their atrocities We remain gravely concerned by the rising death toll and human suffering in Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the…
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Conference on Israel Lobby offers insights into Israeli hypocrisies and media manipulation Many speakers including Huwaida Arraf @huwaida4mi, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi @DrHananAshrawi #PinkFloyd singer-songwriter @RogerWaters and Rev. Don Wagner told powerful Washington D.C. conference Friday March 4, 2022 said Israel manipulates media coverage & hides behind charges of anti-Semitism to justify its violent hypocrisies. Published…
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) welcomes several new staff including: Jennifer Maidrand as the Outreach Manager, Rev. Aune M. Carlson as the Director of Operations, and Michael Robinson as the Financial Manager. As the Outreach Manager, Jennifer will work with CMEP’s…
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Safety is Our Common Responsibly, can’t be ignored By Imad Hamad There is no doubt that the number of bombs threats, acts of hate, violence, mass shootings and domestic acts of terror are on the rise across the nation, alarming us all. Despite the pain and the loss of innocent lives, as well as disruption…
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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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