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ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11
ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab News…

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Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials
Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory…

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Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stream an advance look at tomorrow’s hits in New Works Festival Online. Transforming the Tony Award-winning company’s hit annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals,…

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Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25
Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month on Thursday March 25. The forum will again be held Virtually…

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American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4
American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4 The American Human Rights Council will host its annual Spirit of Humanities Gala Dinner on December 4, 2020 at the Greenfield Manor Banquet Hall in Dearborn. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is dedicated to defending and protecting human rights as outlined in…

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Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser AHRC to host its Annual Spirit of Humanity Gala virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arab American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will headline the Spirit of Humanity Gala fundraiser for the American Human Rights Council on December 4, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) will be hosting its annual…

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Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020
Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local…

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The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election

Posted on September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election
The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election

The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election? That’s…

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ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census
ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census

ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census The deadline for filling out the 2020 Census is coming up at the end of this month and it’s extremely important that Arab Americans are properly represented. That is why we invite you to join ADC this Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT…

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Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 
Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation Chicago-based Ziyad Brothers Importing (ZBI), one of America’s largest distributors of quality Middle Eastern foods, has brought together leading Lebanese food manufacturers to provide food donations to help victims of the tragic events that unfolded in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4th.  Ziyad team is currently in Beirut organizing the food distribution…

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Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony The Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum will take place, for the 15th consecutive year, on Memorial Day – tomorrow, Monday, April 27th, beginning at 8:30 PM Jerusalem time. The Ceremony this year will be…

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Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros
Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros

Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros Mansour Tadros died on March 28 as a result of the coronavirus and was buried in a “social distancing” funeral on March 31 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. This is a video of the funeral in which mourners were forced by social distancing requirements set by the nation and the…

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Arab American Democratic Club to host Speaker Mike Madigan Feb. 16

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club to host Speaker Mike Madigan Feb. 16
Arab American Democratic Club to host Speaker Mike Madigan Feb. 16

Arab American Democratic Club to host Speaker Mike Madigan Feb. 16 House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, one of the midwest’s most influential Democratic political leaders, will be the keynote speaker at the annual candidates forum and brunch hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club on February 16, 2020. Visit www.AADCIL.com for more information The Arab…

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CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019
CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019

CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019 The early-bird registration discount ends at midnight tonight for CAIR’s 25th anniversary gala featuring special guest Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), political commentator Dean Obeidallah, activist and community leader Linda Sarsour, and State Representative Movita Johnson-Harrell (D-PA) to be held Saturday, November 9, at the Grand Hyatt…

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US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26

Posted on September 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26
US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26

US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26 Congress directed the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) to facilitate the bipartisan Syria Study Group (SSG) to examine the current state of the conflict and make recommendations on the military and diplomatic strategy of the United States going forward. To present the SSG’s final…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Event, Events, Features, News, Syria

American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

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American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on Oct. 18, 2019 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Registration opens at 5:30 pm. The chamber will celebrate 27 years of business activism. Location: The Henry 300 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI…

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ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019
ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019

ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019 Anera’s Dinner Host Committee is proud to announce its annual fundraiser dinner on Oct. 11, 2019 featuring the following honorees and guests: H.E. Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Embassy of the State of Kuwait;  H.E. Hunaina Sultan Al-Mughairy, the Sultanate of Oman; H.E. Dina Kawar, Embassy of the Kingdom…

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Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019

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Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019

Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019 Join us for our second annual fundraising reception at the Tabard Inn! This year’s theme is “Stepping into the Future Together”. We will be celebrating the enormous milestone of our inaugural opening in Washington, DC this year that took place on June 15th 2019 and exploring…

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