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Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts
Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts

Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts By Magdi Mofadal Regional and international efforts to end the war in Sudan, instigated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebellion since the 15th of April 2023, have intensified recently. In these appreciated efforts, a very crucial element for Sudan’s future is widely forgotten. The importance…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan
The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan

The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan By Magdi Mofadal Recently, efforts have intensified to stop the conflict in Sudan, that started on the 15th of April 2023, with the aborted coup d’état by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). No one knows when and how this conflict will end, but one thing is certain. Sudan…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy

Posted on July 21, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy
Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy

Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy By Magdi A. Mofadal Since the 15th of April 2023 Sudan has been passing through the gravest catastrophe in its modern history. It resulted from the failed coup attempt turned into rebellion staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It complicated an already very tense and fragile…

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Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability

Posted on July 14, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability
Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability

Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability By Magdi A. Mofadal Sudan has been grappling with the gravest catastrophe in its modern history since the failed coup attempt staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15th, 2023. Civilians, especially in Khartoum State and Darfur, the epicentre of the crisis, bore the brunt of…

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Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications
Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications By Ray Hanania I attend many conferences hosted by Arab American and Muslim American organizations every year, and there is one thing I always see that consistently undermines their effectiveness. They don’t put enough effort into self-promotion or creating press releases on their events. By not…

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Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing
Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing

Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing By Ray Hanania In October 1999 when the fledgling National Arab American Journalist Association (NAAJA) hosted its first national Writer’s Conference in Chicago, nearly 300 journalists, writers and students attended in the hopes of creating a broader network that pushed the Arab community’s interests in writing into breaking…

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Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”
Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism” A CUNY graduate student delivered a speech on May 12, 2023 urging activism for human rights including criticizing Israel that pro-Israel fanatics and the biased American news media have denounced falsely as being “anti-Semitic.” Criticizing Israel is NOT anti-Semitic By Ray Hanania A mob of American politicians,…

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The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead

Posted on April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead
The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead

The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead By Ray Hanania Last month, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, House Bill 3768, which would include the term MENA (Middle East and North Africa) in the “Uniform Racial Classification Act” which requires state agencies to…

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Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues
Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues

Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues Columnist Ray Hanania argues that the term MENA to describe Arab Americans only dilutes the ability for Arabs to defend themselves against racism and that the term Arab should be used not only with the U.S. Census but in seeking equality in government contract awards. MENA…

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Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

Posted on February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan
Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan By Ray Hanania Illinois Review, one of the conservative movement’s most respected online news sources, took Edward’s Realty President Ramzi Hassan to task for his support of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau But in the process, Illinois Review also revealed that Hassan, who is Palestinian American, donated…

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Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States
Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States

Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States Social media has an enormous influence on Americans but only the social media that offends Israel is targeted for censorship and restrictions, reflecting their restrictive and repressive society. While Facebook and other Social media have come around to support Israel’s demands to crackdown on criticism…

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Activism, Bloggers, Business, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Technology, US Arab Politics

Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West?

Posted on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West?
Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West?

Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West? By Ray Hanania Rashid-Al-Din Hamadani was a writer and a physician who rose to influence in the Mongolian Dynasties that ruled over Persia, serving as a Grand Visier to many of the Mongolian Khans. Born in Persia in 1247 of Jewish parents, Rashid-al-Din converted to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Opinion, racism, Ray Hanania, religion, Spotlight

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good

Posted on November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good
This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good By Nihad Awad Thanksgiving is a time that evokes many feelings and memories. For many of us, it is a reminder of the appalling crimes committed against Native Americans throughout our nation’s history – and that is indeed something that must not be forgotten. But Thanksgiving is…

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Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights

Posted on November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights
Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights

Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights When it comes to politics and fighting for their rights, Palestinians seem to loose their enthusiasm quickly and resort to the tragic normalcy of being victims and demanding 100 percent, rather than pursuing a strategic and continuing effort to fight for their…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth
The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth

The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth By Amjad Saqer al-Kremeen Young people in any nation represent the real opportunity for change in their societies and often aspire to make a difference for their communities and push their nation to compete in a fast moving and highly competitive world Jordan is a young country. Jordanian youth,…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8

Posted on November 3, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8
Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8

Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8 State Rep. Cyril Nichols has hit the ground running to represent every community in the newly drawn 32nd Illinois House District, including supporting Arab and Muslim Americans. Nichols is a champion of civil and human rights and has made a commitment to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Culture, Election, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

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

Posted on October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas
No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

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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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Election, Opinion, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

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

Posted on October 22, 2022October 23, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on “Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life
“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

“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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