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AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 
AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award: 

AHRC Congratulates MMCC for receiving FBI Director’s Leadership Award:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its congratulations to the Michigan Muslim Community Council’s (MMCC) entire team and its chairman Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi for receiving the FBI Director’s 2021 Community Leadership Award (DCLA).  The formal award ceremony was held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the FBI’s Detroit field…

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Activism, Imad Hamad, NewsWire

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State
Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State Here is a rundown of all the qualified candidates running in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. The incumbent Secretary of State, Democrat Jesse White, is retiring so a replacement will be selected next year. Who he endorses is important but…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Election, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Menendez, Shaheen and colleagues statement on Afghanistan and Taliban treatment of women U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: “After two decades of blood and treasure including thousands of American…

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Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies 

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies 
Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies 

Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies  ICNA Relief Chicago (icnarelief.org), the local chapter of the national nonprofit, has, so far, distributed over 200,000 pounds of food, serving over 25,000 individuals in need within the Chicagoland area in 2021. On July 31 and August 7, the organization will…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Culture, NewsWire

TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough:

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough:
TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough:

TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the Biden Administration’s extending the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) designation for Yemeni nationals residing in the United States. However, we believe Yemen is owed more than the band aid provided to a very small number of Yemenis. Yemen have been torn…

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Arab World, Gulf States, NewsWire

Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law
Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law

Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law Adalah: The Law is illegitimate and violates the absolute prohibitions of international law Today, 8 July 2021, the Israeli Supreme Court in a 10 to 1 decision, upheld the 2018 Jewish Nation-State Basic Law, which enshrines Jewish supremacy and racial segregation as foundational principles…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Israel, Legal, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, religion

AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20)

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20)
AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20)

AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20) The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the global community in recognizing World Refugee Day which is observed June 20 of every year. This day has been set aside by the United Nations in order to raise awareness and build support and…

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Activism, American Arabs, NewsWire, Press Releases, The Arab Street

AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session
AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session

AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session Consistent with AHRC’s continued engagement efforts with law enforcement, on June 10, 2021, AHRC organized another successful round of discussion in partnership with the American Citizens for Justice (ACJ).  From the government side participants included: Philip Menna Captain, MSP Tri-County, and F/Lt. Jennifer Johnson, MSP Metro South Post…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, mainstream, News, NewsWire

Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on June 12, 2021August 10, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania
Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Salem Furrha, whose west coast family has become one of the most popular social media entertainers on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, said the secret to going viral is to stand out, be funny and be creative, during an appearance this week on…

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Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS

Posted on June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS
Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS

Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS With spreading news of planned protests against the Israeli shipping company, Zim San Diego remains in Elliott Bay, afraid of the protesters that will greet it upon arrival. (See update and correction below) Falastiniyat and endorsing organizations…

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Civil Rights, Israel, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

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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American Arabs, Journalism, Media Bias, News, News Media, NewsWire, Social Media

Penguin Books releases Samira Sedira’s novel “People Like Them”

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Penguin Books releases Samira Sedira’s novel “People Like Them”
Penguin Books releases Samira Sedira’s novel “People Like Them”

Penguin Books releases Samira Sedira’s novel “People Like Them” Carmac is a small, homogenous town in the French mountains where everyone knows each other…and their business. But when a new family arrives—Bakary and Sylvia Langlois and their three children—Anna and Constant Guillot sense that something is about to change. Compared to the rest of Carmac,…

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American Arabs, Book Review, Culture, Features, Middle East, News, NewsWire

Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)
Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) On Monday May 24, 2021, California Speaker Rendon announced his appointment of former 50th Congressional candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar, to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board — as part of Dr. Weber’s 2016 AB953. According to national political commentators, in 2018 Ammar…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, immigrants, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Politics, US Arab Politics

America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice

Posted on May 20, 2021May 21, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice
America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice

America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice No doubt that the recent and ongoing Israeli violence against innocent and unarmed Palestinian civilians shocked the conscience of all peace-loving people not only in Dearborn but across the nation and around the world.   The Israeli efforts to impose a misleading narrative regarding its occupation and its…

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American Arabs, NewsWire

ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans
ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans Officials of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee express concerns that discrimination gainst the Arab American community is rising as the nation turns the corner to the 20th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ADC President Samer Khalaf and ADC Legal adviser Abed Ayoub appeared…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Arab Radio, Civil Rights, Commentary, Middle East, NewsWire, Opinion, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

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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American Arabs, Arab American History, Event, Features, mainstream, Middle East, News, News Media, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Ray Hanania, Social Media, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stream an advance look at tomorrow’s hits in New Works Festival Online. Transforming the Tony Award-winning company’s hit annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals,…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Entertainment, Event, Events, Features, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Spotlight

Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force
Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force

Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force Gun violence is an American national problem. Police usage of unnecessary deadly force is another one. Both kill innocent people. It is a problem that calls for a solution. The recent shootings by police and by citizens are…

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