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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 rayhanania 2 Comments

Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine The Holy Land Trust has facilitated a visit of 14 staff from the US congress through the Rebuilding Alliance which runs a Leadership Learning Mission to develop the understanding of senior influencers in politics. The congressional team visited Jerusalem and the West Bank…

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Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a Staff Attorney support the ongoing work and mission of the organization. The Staff Attorney will play an integral part in advancing the mission and goals of the ADC Legal Department. The duties, minimum qualifications, and preferred experience are listed…

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City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Imad_Hamad 1 Comment

City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn’s farewell dinner that will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing…

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Ziyad Brothers appoints Jim D. Wagner Chief Executive Officer

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Ziyad Brothers appoints Jim D. Wagner Chief Executive Officer Leadership team is well-equipped to pursue transformational growth initiatives for the benefit of all stakeholders Ziyad Brothers (“Ziyad” or the “Company”), a leading omni-channel provider of branded Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods, announced Tuesday Sept. 20, 2022 that Jim Wagner has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. …

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AHRC’s Announces its “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

AHRC’s Announces its “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2022 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town Center…

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ADC announces the annual 2022 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference & program

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

ADC announces the annual 2022 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference & program The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) one of America’s most effective Arab American organizations, announced Friday the dates and program for its upcoming annual conference named in honor of the late Alex Odeh. Odeh, the West Coast director of ADC, was murdered on October…

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State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met August 30-31 at the envoy level  in Geneva to discuss the crisis in Syria. Read their statement regarding conflict in…

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ADC Appoints Abed Ayoub as National Executive Director

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

ADC Appoints Abed Ayoub as National Executive Director The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Abed Ayoub, Esq. to serve as ADC National Executive Director. Ayoub most recently served as the ADC National Legal and Policy Director, a position he has held since 2011. As National Executive Director Ayoub…

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AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

July 21, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) announces a new date for its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala. The new date is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The gala will be at Fairlane Banquet Hall located at 700…

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Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promises to support Arabs and Muslims

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promises to support Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promised to ensure that Arabs and Muslims will be included in his administration during a visit he made to celebrate the Eid Al Adha with Chicagoland’s Muslim community. Wilson joined the Muslim community for…

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Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 rayhanania 2 Comments

Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American Gov. Pritzker Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Senior Executive Positions. Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration The following are appoints to the State’s Boards and Commissions made this week…

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New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs The American Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (American FRRME) published its 2020/21 Impact Report on Monday June 20, 2022 on supporting the ongoing needs of Iraqis – primarily Christian Iraqis – who fled Iraq and Kurdistan during the ISIS insurgency…

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AHRC Observes World Refugee Day

June 20, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Observes World Refugee Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the global community in observing and recognizing the World Refugee Day that falls annually on June 20. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001. During this day, the world utilizes this occasion to advance awareness and collaboration efforts…

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Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions. Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Gov. J.B. Pritzker continued to finally start filling vacant seats on the state’s…

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Endorsements: Republicans in the Illinois Republican Primary Election June 28, 2022

June 16, 2022June 18, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Endorsements: Republicans in the Illinois Republican Primary Election June 28, 2022 Republican Party Endorsements June 28, 2022. By The Arab Daily News online newspaper. Based on a polling of our subscriber lists. Illinois Statewide, Congress, Cook County, Party Offices U.S. Senator Kathy Salvi Governor/Lt/ Governor Jesse Sullivan, Kathleen Murphy Attorney General David Shestokas Secretary of…

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Endorsements: Democrats in the Illinois June 28, 2022 Primary election

June 16, 2022June 20, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Democratic Party Endorsements June 28, 2022: Congressional and Statewide offices: Democrats By The Arab Daily News online newspaper The Arab Daily News polled its 3,682 followers asking them who they supported in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary elections. The following are endorsements by The Arab Daily News, based on our subscriber poll. Click here…

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The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois

June 10, 2022June 18, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois Endorsements, Democratic Primary Election, June 28, 2022, Cook County races The Arab Daily News polled its 3,682 followers asking them who they supported in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary elections for the Cook County Board. The Arab Daily News Editorial Board is proud to issue…

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