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Red Cross urges support for Yemeni detainees ICRC says that Yemen government must grant access for families and lawyers to detainees held in Yemeni prisons, calling it a humanitarian necessity The suffering of thousands of families who have had no contact with relatives detained in relation to the conflict in Yemen must end, the International Committee…
American Arab Professionals recognize GM’s diversity efforts The American Arab Professionals Network (AAPN) is recognizing General Motors with its Champion of Diversity Award for its 2017 diversity and inclusion efforts. The award recognizes companies excelling above and beyond supporting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. “This award is really important as it further identifies GM…
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St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor ALSAC/St. Jude President and CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. receives prestigious 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for embracing American ideals of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity Honored among top philanthropists, government and business leaders for his lifetime of service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the global…
Middle East Human Rights Film Fest June 9-18 THE 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL, Co-presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center, June 9-18, 2017. 21 Films & Discussions Showcase Courageous Activists During Challenging Times New York, May 9, 2017 – The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented June 9-18, 2017 with 21…
Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers! By Mike Ghouse Happy Interfaith Mother’s Day to all the mothers and particularly the single mothers and single fathers who are defacto mothers. Article includes ‘Mother’ in different religious traditions, the name ‘Mother’ in 115 languages and honoring a few women that I know and appreciate, including my Mother…
Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan Muslim Civil Rights Group Releases Ramadan Arson Awareness Notice to Mosques Nationwide. Group Urges Vigilance, Prevention and Reporting during the Holy Month Muslim Advocates, a national legal, advocacy and educational organization for American Muslims, issued an arson awareness notice last night to mosques nationwide. The alert comes during this…
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Arab American Community Events Calendar launched The Arab Daily News is proud to announce that it has launched a national calendar of events featuring the activities of the Arab American community. The calendar is easy to access, and you can enter your own data and information by using the form option. One of the biggest challenges…
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Arab Knesset leader denounces Israeli racism The Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset Ahmad Tibi, a Palestinian Israeli elected to the Knesset representing Israel’s oppressed Arab minority, told an American audience on Friday May 5, 2017 that Israel’s government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racist, discriminatory and practices Apartheid in the military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza…
Mother of Mother’s Day & Women’s March to Ban the Bomb Mother’s Peace Day was a call to all mothers to rally for Peace. Mother’s for Peace faded away after President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day as Mother’s Day in 1914. Anna Jarvis is known as the “Mother of Mother’s Day” who fought against the “hordes of…
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El-Sayed offers Michigan plan to protect pre-existing conditions Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Candidate for Governor, Issues Statement on House Vote to Repeal ACA. Dr. El-Sayed says his plan for a Michigan public insurance program will protect Michiganders with pre-existing conditions [Detroit, MI] – Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate for Michigan governor, announced that his plan for a…
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President Trump pushes for Palestine agreement President Donald Trump greeted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House Wednesday May 3, 2017, and vowed to push hard for a final peace agreement. Trump, who many claimed would abandon Palestinian rights, has remained faithful to the needs of Palestinians despite expressing strong support for Israel By Ray Hanania…
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AAI Celebrates 19th Annual Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards banquet Hundreds of guests came out for the 2017 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala, hosted by the Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) on April 27th. The 19th annual Gibran Awards brought the Arab American community together to recognize individuals, corporations, organizations and communities whose…
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Arab News & YouGov expose US ignorance of Middle East A new poll by the Arab News and YouGov.com has exposed a major flaw in the understanding that Americans have of the Middle East. This is remarkable because in the past two years, more Americans have died because of the Middle East than in any other…
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Congresswoman Maloney endorses MacBride Principles Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Fr. Sean McManus at one last week’s two meetings of the House Financial Services Committee. Ray O’Hanlon. Irish Echo. New York City. Monday, May 1, 2017 There’s another battle brewing on Capitol Hill. And at the center of it are the MacBride Principles.The fair employment guidelines for Northern Ireland,…
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U.S. Congress established Loyalty Day as an official holiday in 1958 with the signing of Public Law 85-529 President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Loyalty Day Proclamation Loyalty is the quality of being loyal to someone or something accompanied by a strong feeling of support or allegiance. By Eileen Fleming According to the U.S….
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New online national directory of Arab Americans The Arab Daily News online news network is launching a new and free National Arab American Directory that provides information on Arab American news media, Arab American organizations, Arab American religious institutions (Mosques and Arab Churches), and Arab American restaurants. The project is the brainchild of Arab American writer…
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Leaders challenge USCIRF failure to stand up for Muslim, Christian rights James Zogby and Faith Leaders Discuss USCIRF Refusal to Address Israel’s Violations of Religious Freedom. The briefing was streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed via this link. On Wednesday, April 26, James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute who serves as a member…
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Israel prison Gulag denies rights to non-Jewish prisoners Supreme Court, state have previously determined punitive tactic is illegal; Adalah demands Attorney General take immediate action. Adalah – The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel is urgently fighting an Israel Prison Service (IPS) practice which is preventing Palestinian prisoners who are participating in a…
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