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CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step
CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step

CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said an apology issued by CNN commentator Van Jones after he mockingly and falsely dismissed images of slaughtered Palestinian children on social media as…

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CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla
CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla

CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla New York, October 2, 2025 – The Committee to Protect Journalists demands Israeli authorities immediately and unconditionally release the humanitarian crew of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes at least 32 journalists, after the vessels were seized on October 1 and 2. “Detaining members of the…

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Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Posted on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Arab Americans are demonized by the biases in the mainstream American news media and complain often about it., But they fail to take the first, most important step to end that bias by fully supporting the existing Arab American news media, which is…

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US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach

Posted on September 2, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach
US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach

US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach US Arab Radio (ArabRadio.us) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Arab Center Washington DC (ACW), aimed at strengthening national communications with Arab-American audiences nationwide and enhancing dialogue on critical issues affecting the community and American society at large. This collaboration…

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Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by Israel’s killing in Gaza on Sunday of four Al Jazeera staff — correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal —  and two freelancers, Moamen Aliwa and Mohammad al-Khaldi. The six journalists were killed and two others were injured by…

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Documentary names soldier it says killed Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

Posted on June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Documentary names soldier it says killed Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022
Documentary names soldier it says killed Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

Documentary names soldier it says killed Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022 As the third anniversary of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’smurder nears, a documentary offering new evidence about her killing highlights the failure of American and international authorities in investigating the case and securing justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Thursday. The documentary…

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Jordan bans 12 news sites for ‘spreading media poison’ following corruption report

Posted on June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jordan bans 12 news sites for ‘spreading media poison’ following corruption report
Jordan bans 12 news sites for ‘spreading media poison’ following corruption report

Jordan bans 12 news sites for ‘spreading media poison’ following corruption report People walk past street vendors outside a mosque in Amman, Jordan, in 2018. Jordan banned 12 websites for publishing “distorted” images of the country.  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Jordanian authorities to lift Wednesday’s ban (May 16, 2025) on a dozen online…

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Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago
Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago By Ray Hanania Leaders of the AbandonBiden Movement which stripped President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris of significant Arab and Muslim support during the presidential Democratic Primary elections this past year will host their own convention in Chicago beginning Monday, featuring an appearance by…

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More than 50 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on More than 50 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war
More than 50 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war

More than 50 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war The first month of the Israel-Gaza war is now the deadliest month for journalists since CPJ began documenting journalist fatalities in 1992. As of November 21, CPJ’s investigations showed at least 53 journalists and media workers were among more than 14,000 killed since the war began on October 7—with more than 13,000…

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State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

Posted on October 10, 2023October 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians
State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians By Ray Hanania The U.S. State Department hosted a press conference with reporters to reiterate President Biden’s total an unwavering support for Israel and it’s “right” to respond to terrorist attacks. State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller answered all questions regarding Israel’s “right” to attack Palestinians in…

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SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories

Posted on July 20, 2023July 21, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories
SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories

SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories Online Magazine Aims to Reveal Untold Narratives and Celebrate Diverse Contributions    We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of SYROPOTAMIA, a trailblazing online magazine dedicated to illuminating the vibrant mosaic of Arab American narratives spanning various sectors. With a resolute mission to celebrate the cultural heritage,…

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Second Season of “The Ray Hanania Show” Arab American radio launches April 6

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Second Season of “The Ray Hanania Show” Arab American radio launches April 6
Second Season of “The Ray Hanania Show” Arab American radio launches April 6

Second Season of “The Ray Hanania Show” Arab American radio launches April 6 The second season of “The Ray Hanania Show” live radio will launch on Wednesday, April 6 featuring a focus on Ramadan and a new law passed in Minneapolis that permits the Adhan from the city’s mosques between 7 AM and 10 PM….

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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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ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media
ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media The ADC-Research Institute (ADC-RI) is proud to announce the formation of the Media Research Project. The primary objective of the project is to research, track and document anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias in the media, public discourse, and from public officials. This tracking project will…

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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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Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

Posted on April 19, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry
Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry Cooperation to produce research, panel discussions and industry level, government white papers   Riyadh: Arab News — the Middle East’s leading English language daily — is partnering with the Future Investment Initiative Institute to shed light on the future of the regional…

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US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts
US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts The US Arab Radio Network, the only weekly live radio talk show program in America that features a wide range of Arab American and Muslim hosts, announced this week it expanded its broadcast programming to include morning and evening shows. Currently the US Arab Radio Network broadcasts…

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Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary
Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary

Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary The Middle East’s leading English language Newspaper, The Arab News, celebrates its 45th Anniversary this week showcasing its history in special retrospectives and a selection of features on the 45 most important Middle East events during its publication life. The Arab News Newspaper, the Middle East’s leading English…

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