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  • The Arab American Foundation, launched in2 019 to educate Americans about the Arab identity and empower and connect Arab Americans, will host the "Connect Empowerment Summit" on Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, at the Teaeck Marriot at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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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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ADC issues condemnation: Impending massacres by Israel must be stopped 

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on ADC issues condemnation: Impending massacres by Israel must be stopped 
ADC issues condemnation: Impending massacres by Israel must be stopped 

ADC issues condemnation: Impending Massacres by Israel must be stopped  The Israeli regime is outdoing themselves in the genocide of Palestinians. Over the past few days hospitals across Gaza have been forced to evacuate. Patients inside the hospitals, including babies in intensive care incubators, face death as they are forced to move across an obliterated…

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AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the ongoing Israeli indiscriminate bombardment of Lebanon. Under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah, Israel has been targeting civilians in heavily populated residential areas. Israelis have been threatening that they intend to demolish Lebanon. Just…

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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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Arabs on Titanic: Arabs share the pain but not the glory in ship’s tragic tale

Posted on October 25, 2023January 1, 2025 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arabs on Titanic: Arabs share the pain but not the glory in ship’s tragic tale
Arabs on Titanic: Arabs share the pain but not the glory in ship’s tragic tale

Arabs on Titanic: Arabs share the pain but not the glory in ship’s tragic tale The story of the Titanic has never been fully told. Among the passengers were several hundred Arabs from Middle East countries including Lebanon, Syria and Palestine. In James Cameron’s film”Titanic,” he portrayed in the film an Irish party but. the…

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AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon
AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) delegation to Lebanon recently returned from humanitarian fact-finding mission. The AHRC delegation visited several non-governmental organizations and institutions that included ANERA-Lebanon, Al-Hamshari Hospital, El-Buss Clinic, the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, Lebanon and the US Embassy in Beirut. Given the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,…

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Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts
Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts Buy any 2 cookbooks and get a surprise free cookbook As the holiday season approaches, I am excited to share with you our latest crop of international cookbooks from award-winning chefs, which have already received amazing pre-publication reviews. From Lebanese cuisine to Ukrainian, Chinese, Jamaican, African, Indian,…

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Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

Posted on March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism
Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…

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ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations
ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations

ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations At a meeting with senior State Department officials yesterday, the leadership of American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), a leadership organization of Americans of Lebanese descent, and the president of the Middle East Institute (MEI), the oldest Washington based institution dedicated solely to the study…

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ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation
ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation

ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on Tuesday August 24, 2021, with the support and endorsement of nearly 100 partner organizations, officially requested DHS Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon. In light of severe economic collapse, a health…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Lebanon, News

Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

Posted on July 23, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations
Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations The Olympics offers a moment of pride for oppressed citizens of Palestine. The Tokyo Olympics will begin with a Flag Ceremony expected to last about 3 hours with each country represented by a male and a female athlete carrying their nation’s flags. The Arab World…

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Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

Posted on June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show
Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show #ArabRadio host Ray Hanania talks with American Task Force on Lebanon President Ed Gabriel and Arab News Gulf Regional Manager Sarah Sfeir on the show June 30, 2021 in Detroit and Washington DC Radio Show Guests/Topics. Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 8 AM EST. We have a great lineup…

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Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine
Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine

Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine “Elevating Voices” airs Thursday night, featuring Adrian Espinoza, owner of Empanada Club, alongside Katherine Slevin, Iman Enan and Ange Bonheur of C. Love Cookie Project Food, for many, holds its own culture, story and meaning. Bolivian native Adrian Espinoza creates delicious fresh and…

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An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 
An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid  Lebanese American University fundraiser on view (online): February 18 – March 1, 2021  The Lebanese American University, in collaboration with ArtScoops, is thrilled to announce the launch of LAU’s first online art auction, titled LAU ArtsRising, which will run from Thursday, February 18 to Monday, March 1,…

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American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Lebanon

Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community
Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community A once-thriving community with roots dating back hundreds of years, they are now a silent and forgotten minority. The Arab News Newspaper, the Middle East’s leading English language publication, tracked down Lebanese Jews in the diaspora to talk to them about their memories of a lost…

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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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Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart
Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart

Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart The devastation in Lebanon caused by an explosion of more than 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate deserves a serious investigation. And there first place to look is in the circle of Russian influence including its trerrorist partners Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is…

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Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show
Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show

Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show Radio Host Ray Hanania talks to listeners on his Detroit radio show “The Arab street” on Friday August 14, 2020 discussing the Beirut explosion, the “differences” between President Trump and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and the Israeli occupation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

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