Category: Civil Rights

ADALAH accuses Israel of racial segregation against Palestinians in UN protest

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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:

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Imad_Hamad No Comments

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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AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction

March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 Imad_Hamad No Comments

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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Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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 American Network to fight racism

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

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

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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…

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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff

March 3, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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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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…

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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 [email protected]. 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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