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CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech

Posted on June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech
CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech

CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Massachusetts chapter (CAIR-MA) today condemned the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for reportedly banning MIT class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri from attending her undergraduate graduation…

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Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Human Rights, Israel, Michigan, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, racism

Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month
Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted her annual celebration for Arab American Heritage Month, one of several dozen events her office sponsors to recognize the many contributions Cook County’s various ethnic and religious groups have made to society. By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

Posted on April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders WHO:               Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer WHAT:            Treasurer Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland community with Certificates of Excellence.                 WHEN:             2…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Event, Events, Human Rights, News, NewsWire, The Arab Street

A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice

Posted on December 29, 2024April 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice
A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice

A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice #Read @RayHanania I love #MiddleEastern #Arab food recipes in addition to politics. Here’s my how to make Stuffed #GrapeLeaves with diced #lamb #steak #wariqDuwali #OxTail and #rice Read Ray Hanania’s columns on politics, life in general, and his love for…

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Book Review: Arab author shares his anecdotes living in the United Kingdom

Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Book Review: Arab author shares his anecdotes living in the United Kingdom
Book Review: Arab author shares his anecdotes living in the United Kingdom

Book Review: Arab author shares his anecdotes living in the United Kingdom Arab Author and newspaper editor Faisal J. Abbas shares his experience of life in Great Britain, a nation that has had so much influence over the modern evolution of the Arab World, in his new book Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile By Ray…

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ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more
ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more

ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is honored to announce the program for its upcoming ArabCon Gala, scheduled for Saturday evening, September 14, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan. This year’s gala will pay tribute to several organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes…

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Arabs eat Middle East food like they are making love

Posted on June 27, 2024June 26, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arabs eat Middle East food like they are making love
Arabs eat Middle East food like they are making love

Arabs eat Middle East food like they are making love There are many great Middle East restaurants in America, but one of the best is Zakia in Atlanta, Georgia. It truly is an expression of the Arab saying that Arabs eat food with the same passion that they have when making love By Ray Hanania…

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Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App
Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App

Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular Middle Eastern food App,…

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Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

Posted on April 6, 2024April 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar
Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar The Chicago Arab and Muslim Retail Association (CRA) honored several members of the Chicago City Council on Wednesday April 3, 2024 for their leadership during an Iftar dinner that marked the end of Ramadan fasting. The event was held in the spacious Pazzo’s…

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Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women

Posted on January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women
Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women

Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women In a statement released on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Reema Bandar Al-Saud slammed the Washington Post Newspaper for an editorial that perpetuates false gender stereotypes and for discriminating against Saudi Arabia in its hosting of the Women’s…

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Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye
Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye

Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye The Naomi Shihab Nye Prize is newly established with the aim of encouraging writers in our Arab community to create book length stories by and about Arab people and culture for young readers This is an intended annual prize, initiated by Barbara…

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A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3
A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3

A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3 Over the last month, Combatants for Peace activists have been out in the field partnering for a future of freedom. Our Palestinian and Israeli women’s group recently raised their voices against the imprisonment of minors,…

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Activism, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Events, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award
Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award Cicero, IL — Swinkels Family Brewers won the “Sustainable Brewery of the Year” award at the Icons of Beer 2023 competition organized by the World Beer Awards, an international organization that also annually rates the best beers. The award was immediately hailed by…

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Business, Culture, Features, Food, News

Arab Americans and other minorities will suffer if automakers eliminate AM radio

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans and other minorities will suffer if automakers eliminate AM radio

Arab Americans and other minorities will suffer if automakers eliminate AM radio By Ray Hanania Auto dealers are slowly but steadily removing the AM Radio band from their new vehicles mainly because of radio interference they claim is being caused by the electromagnetic interference from their new electric vehicles. The auto industry could adjust the…

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American Arabs, Arab Radio, Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, immigrants, Opinion, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Television, Video

Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture
Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture KSA signs agreement with the Chairman of MBC GROUP to launch a new channel dedicated to Saudi culture. The TV channel, set to broadcast a diverse range of programming focused on the Kingdom’s rich history, in addition to current events, is in…

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Arab World, Culture, International news, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Saudi Arabia, Television

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:
AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS: Consistent with AHRC’s (American Human Rights Council) efforts to facilitate and organize a series of community “Meet, Greet and Open Conversation” sessions, the (AHRC) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) hosted a community forum and discussion with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Human Rights, immigrants, News, NewsWire, Press Releases, Spotlight, US Arab Politics, Women's rights

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is IN CHICAGO this weekend for three-day comedy performance tonight through Sunday (June 9 -11, 2023). There are five shows you can check out, one tonight Friday June 9 and two Saturday (June 10)…

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American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Humor, News, Spotlight

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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American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

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    Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs
    June 8, 2024
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    CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech
    June 1, 2025
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    Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month
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