Category: Civil Rights

AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections

February 21, 2023March 17, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AADC releases its endorsements for the April 4, 2023 non-partisan elections ENDORSEMENTS APRIL 4, 2023 The Arab American Democratic Club, the largest grassroots Arab American political and voting organization in Illinois, proudly announces its endorsements for candidates running in the April 4, 2023 non-partisan General Elections. Early voting begins on March 20 and we urge…

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Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach Shadin Maali named new Emgage Senior Director of Growth and Operations Emgage is pleased to announce that Shadin Maali has been named Emgage’s new Senior Director of Growth and Operations. In her new role, Maali will oversee operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity…

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Arab Democrats host forum for Chicago and suburban candidates Feb. 12

January 18, 2023March 12, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Democrats host forum for Chicago and suburban candidates Feb. 12 The Arab American Democratic Club, which is celebrating its 40th year as the largest political activism group in the state of Illinois, will host a Candidate’s Forum & Brunch on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Nikos Banquets at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue beginning at…

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CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Dr. Manal Fakhoury has been elected to the position of Chair of the National Board of Directors following the completion…

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AHRC: Honor Dr. King Day with Civility, Unity, and Action

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC: Honor Dr. King Day with Civility, Unity, and Action The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation and all peace- loving people around the world in observing and celebrating Martin Luther King’s Day this Monday, January 16, 2023. Dr. King is a national and international hero who belongs to all humanity. Martin Luther…

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When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022 Looking back at why Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racism against Arab American business owners disqualifies her from running for re-election and why Arab American voters should support other candidates running for mayor like Dr. Willie Wilson, Paul Vallas, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Roderick Sawyer,…

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. But Governor continues to exclude Arab Americans STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Karen Phelan will continue to serve on the State Board…

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Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Illinois Office of Tourism inducted 30 small businesses into the “Illinois Made Program” and once again the Governor has ignored and marginalized Arab American businesses. Pritzker’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies have been a longstanding problem that he has refused to address. Pritzker…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

October 22, 2022November 6, 2022 News Editor News Editor 2 Comments

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

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“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

October 22, 2022October 23, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life By Ray Hanania As a Palestinian writer in America, my lifelong ambition is to write a TV series that portrays Arabs to Americans as being “no different” than other Americans. If I were to script that show someday, I would call it “Everybody…

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Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22 Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and…

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UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri UN independent experts have called on Israel to immediately release Salah Hammouri, an arbitrarily detained French-Palestinian human rights defender and lawyer, who has just ended a 19 day hunger strike in objection to the systematic policy of administrative detention. “We are concerned…

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AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 rayhanania 2 Comments

AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking Recently, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held a community forum and open discussion addressing the challenge of human trafficking. The forum hosted representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Detroit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over sixty…

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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 rayhanania 2 Comments

Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine The Holy Land Trust has facilitated a visit of 14 staff from the US congress through the Rebuilding Alliance which runs a Leadership Learning Mission to develop the understanding of senior influencers in politics. The congressional team visited Jerusalem and the West Bank…

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Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a Staff Attorney support the ongoing work and mission of the organization. The Staff Attorney will play an integral part in advancing the mission and goals of the ADC Legal Department. The duties, minimum qualifications, and preferred experience are listed…

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

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Imad_Hamad 1 Comment

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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