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Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Syrian Refugees: We Will Be Back, After Awhile By Abdennour Toumi Special correspondence from Şanliurfa, Turkey  In April, 2011, the first Syrian refugees crossed the border into Turkey. Now, three years later, the most recent UNHCR estimates, dated March 18, 2014, 841, 889 Syrians have registered in Turkey, according to AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Syria

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By Managing Writer No Comments on Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite
Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite By Nijma Darwish Jareesh (sometimes referred to as Jareesha) is amazing in its simplicity; with just a few ingredients you can enjoy a ridiculous rich taste and a meal large enough to feed a village. It’s easy to prepare, but like many Arab dishes requires a bit…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Spotlight

Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel
Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel

Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel By Ray Hanania An Illinois state Senator has introduced legislation that would deny Americans the right to criticize or boycott an educational institution in a foreign country, and deny state funding to any organization in which criticism or boycott has been expressed. The law…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Posted on March 18, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican
Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican By Ray Hanania When I was in college in the early 1970s, the world wasn’t much different than it was today. Today’s conflicts in the Middle East were matched by conflicts in Eastern Europe. Today’s “Arab Spring” was replaced back then by the Cold War. Today’s wars…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014
Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014

Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014 American Arab journalist and Today Show reporter Hoda Kotb will be among those honored May 1 by the T.J. Marshall Foundation for Leukemia, Caner and AIDS Research. Honorees also include fashion designer Randi Rahm, Z100 Radio’s Sharon Dastur, and founder of Radio One Cathy Hughes. The T.J….

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, News Media

How to market to American Arabs and Muslims

Posted on March 14, 2014August 20, 2019 By Managing Writer No Comments on How to market to American Arabs and Muslims
How to market to American Arabs and Muslims

How to market to American Arabs and Muslims By Thabet al-Arabi The Arab Daily News is a new online news and feature website that showcases original content focused on American Arabs and Muslims. It may not sound unique, but it is. Most print and online publications addressing American Arabs and Muslims are actually producing content…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, Commentary

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”

Posted on March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 By Managing Writer 1 Comment on Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”
Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys”

Miss USA to Yahala Voice: ”Dream Big Guys” By Reyad Ajour I could hear her breathe five feet away. Time is passing and there is complete silence– which you don’t hear very often in radio station offices. She seemed nervous, pissed, and lost. I couldn’t help but notice the disappointment on her face. She was…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Spotlight

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

Posted on March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination
American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination By Ray Hanania Northeastern University in Boston, which reportedly has a history of anti-Arab policies that appear to target students because of their race and politics, has again created another controversy, this time banning a student chapter that supports non-violence and Palestinian rights. NEU announced that…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Posted on March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community
Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic Families to move to their community By Ray Hanania JOBS – JOBS – AND MORE JOBS:  While many Arabs are facing discrimination, job losses, harassment and racial profiling in many communities throughout the United States, one American City is bucking the trend and encouraging Arabic Families to move to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Jordan government, King criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge

Posted on March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Jordan government, King criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge
Jordan government, King  criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge

Jordan government, King  criticized for mishandling Israeli killing of unarmed Judge By Ali Younes Israeli soldiers shot and killed an unarmed Jordanian judge on Monday  at the Allenby crossing bridge between Jordan and the West Bank  after reportedly arguing with Israeli border guards on his way back to Amman from the West Bank. Official Israeli…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Spotlight

Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy

Posted on March 10, 2014April 13, 2019 By Managing Writer No Comments on Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy
Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy

Netanyahu vs Obama on US Iranian policy By Ali Rizk The Israeli announcement of the interception of an alleged Iranian ship carrying advanced weapons destined for Gaza is another development in the series of Israeli stunts that began after the interim agreement that was reached between Iran and the P5+1 regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. After…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan

Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance

Posted on March 10, 2014September 24, 2018 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance
Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance

Qatar’s Policy towards Egypt threatens Arab Gulf alliance By Ali Younes In an unprecedented diplomatic row between conservative Arab Gulf monarchies, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar in protest of what they deemed as an “ interferences” by Qatar in their internal affairs. The move followed a stormy meeting last…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, News

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Posted on March 10, 2014December 17, 2021 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights
Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights By Ray Hanania Joseph R. Haiek immigrated to the United States right after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war after his city, Jerusalem, was occupied by Israeli forces. But no American Arab has done more to embrace his newfound nation of America more than Joe Haiek, who in 2011…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Tabboun

Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City mayoral race

Posted on March 5, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City mayoral race

Shadid falls short of election in Oklahoma City Mayoral Race By Ray Hanania Ed Shadid joined the ranks of American Arabs who have fought valiantly to break the glass ceiling to strive to become one of a small few who have won election to public office, but his candidacy fell short Tuesday Shadid, the cousin…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

“From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to world

Posted on March 2, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on “From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to world
“From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to world

“From Palestine” echoes from Oscars to the World By Ray Hanania In 1978, I remembered the passion and the excitement when actress Vanessa Redgrave stood up powerfully to confront the “Zionist bullies” she denounced from the Oscar stage who protested against her solely because she had the courage to support the production of a Documentary…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight

Posted on March 2, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight
Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight

Arab World represented by three films at Oscars tonight By Ray Hanania Three films from the Arab World will be in competition at tonight’s Oscars, including the first ever nomination at the Academy Awards representing the State of Palestine. They are feature film Omar, Film short Karama Has No Walls, and documentary feature The Square. A fourth film,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran

Posted on February 22, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran

Arabs fall short of Olympic medals, along with Israel, Turkey and Iran By Ray Hanania As the final day of the Sochi 2014 Olympics arrives (Sunday Feb. 23, 2014) and as the two weeks of athletic competition comes to an end, unfortunately athletic contenders from the only two Arab countries that entered the Olympics, Morocco…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports

Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event

Posted on February 22, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event
Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event

Suburban Orland Park’s ethnic diversity comes out at Taste of Jerling event By Ray Hanania A woman came up to me who has been reading my columns since the 1980s said she has been living in Orland Park more than 35 years, and that during that time “It really has changed.” I was at the…

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