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

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019
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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American Muslims for Palestine hosts conference Nov. 28-30, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Muslims for Palestine hosts conference Nov. 28-30, 2019
American Muslims for Palestine hosts conference Nov. 28-30, 2019

American Muslims for Palestine hosts conference Nov. 28-30, 2019 The American Muslims for Palestine will host their 12th annual convention from November 28 through Nov,. 30, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago. Speakers include: Zwelivelile Mandela South African MP, Grandson of Nelson Mandela Chief Dalibhunga was born in Soweto. He completed his tertiary education at…

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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

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019
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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ADC hosts Alex Odeh conference Oct. 11-12, 2019

Posted on September 21, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC hosts Alex Odeh conference Oct. 11-12, 2019
ADC hosts Alex Odeh conference Oct. 11-12, 2019

ADC hosts Alex Odeh conference Oct. 11-12, 2019 ADC is proud to announce its 2019 Alex Odeh Conference! This year’s conference will take place at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel in California on October 11th-12th. The Alex Odeh Conference is one of the largest annual gatherings of Arab Americans on the west coast. The agenda will…

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AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day
AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day

AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the rest of the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. The Day falls on July 18 every year in honor of the former South African President who helped end the Apartheid regime in South Africa.   The day was officially…

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US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan
US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan

US Arab Radio showcases special features during Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity Detroit May 2 / 2019 : Ramadan is the month of mercy, love, tolerance, and peace, and US Arab Radio welcomes the holy month this year with an array of new programs under the title “We are all God’s Servants.”…

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Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13
Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13 ADC is delighted to announce that two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn will be delivering the Convention Keynote Address at the Saturday Night Gala Dinner at the upcoming Annual National Convention. As a social activist Mr. Penn has dedicated his time, and used his voice,…

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Activism, American Arabs, Events, Middle East, News

Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018

Posted on April 24, 2018April 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018
Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018

Know Thy Heritage opens applications for July 15, 2018 A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 35?! Join us as we rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of Diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! ­ Don’t miss this opportunity to get actively…

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Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event

Posted on April 18, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event
Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event

Arab America salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with Washington DC event (Reprinted with permission from ArabAmerica.com.) By Emiliya Strahilova Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12, 2018) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM)….

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Events, Features, Guest Columnist, mainstream, News, US Arab Politics

Berlin Arab Fim Festival April 11- 18

Posted on March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Berlin Arab Fim Festival April 11- 18
Berlin Arab Fim Festival April 11- 18

Berlin Arab Fim Festival April 11- 18 ALFILM – 9th Arab Film Festival Berlin 11. – 18. April 2018 Cinemas Arsenal, fsk, City Kino Wedding, Kino Wolf • First Films of the OFFICIAL SELECTION • SPOTLIGHT: Reflections on Arab Masculinities Berlin, March 12, 2018 – In its 9th edition ALFILM offers insights into the cinema of the…

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Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar

Posted on October 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar
Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar

Churches for Middle East Peace: Pilgrimage to Peace (P2P) Tour with Daoud Nassar Washington, D.C. – October 23, 2017 – From October 16 to 22 Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) hosted Daoud Nassar for a series of talks about daily life in the West Bank, human rights concerns, and peacebuilding as part of CMEP’s…

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American Arabs, Events, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, religion

Everyday Items reflect stereotypes of “Them” 

Posted on September 27, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Everyday Items reflect stereotypes of “Them” 

Everyday Items reflect stereotypes of “Them”  Exhibition helps viewers identify, resist subtle hate messages Stereotypes: Martin Luther King, Jr. said it eloquently – “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Prejudice and hate are not only reflected in the current political climate; they have long been promoted through items as innocuous as a souvenir…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Events, mainstream, News

American Arabs need to better document their history

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs need to better document their history
American Arabs need to better document their history

American Arabs need to better document their history By Ray Hanania During my entire consciousness as an American of Arab heritage, I have always tried to document the experiences of my family, friends and organizations I have been involved with regarding Arab American history. The truth is American Arabs do a poor job of documenting…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Events, Journalism, mainstream, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, Ray Hanania

Taybeh kicks off OktoberFest this weekend

Posted on September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Taybeh kicks off OktoberFest this weekend
Taybeh kicks off OktoberFest this weekend

Taybeh kicks off OktoberFest this weekend One of the most popular festivals in Palestine kicks off this weekend Sept. 16 and 17 in Taybeh, Palestine just north of the Holy City of Jerusalem. Taybeh is one of the Middle East’s few remaining Christian villages and also the home to the world famous Taybeh Brewery By…

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Arab World, Baby Boomers, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Events, Features, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17

Posted on June 15, 2017September 24, 2018 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17
Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17 Stop by for a free Taybeh Beer Tour and Free Taybeh Winery Tour whenever visiting Taybeh, West Bank, Palestine. It’s a unique location and features the amazing Palestinian art exhibit at the Taybeh Golden Hotel By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. Returning one more time to Taybeh,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Events, Features, Maria Khoury, Middle East, News, Opinion

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