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Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states

July 27, 2024August 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs

June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurant offers a special exotic entertainment show now every Wednesday, completing their great food menu with the mesmerizing Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along with the best tasting Middle Eastern…

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New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid Despite collecting 10 times more signatures than all other grassroots contenders, presidential candidate Jill Stein, who has strong support among Arab and Muslim Americans, has fallen shy of New York state’s “oppressive” ballot access requirement preventing her inclusion on the presidential election ballot. Stein has…

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Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ziyad partners with SimSim Middle Eastern Recipes App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular Middle Eastern food App,…

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USCMO Reiterates Call on President Biden to Stop the Gaza Genocide After U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies in Protest

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

USCMO Reiterates Call on President Biden to Stop the Gaza Genocide After U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies in Protest The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) – the nation’s umbrella group of national, regional, and local Muslim associations today reiterated its call on President Biden to stop the Gaza genocide after 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty member…

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CPJ expresses grave concern over 4th communications blackout in Gaza

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CPJ expresses grave concern over 4th communications blackout in Gaza The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is highly alarmed by widespread reports of a communications blackout in Gaza due to a fuel shortage. CPJ urgently calls on the Israeli and Egyptian governments to allow humanitarian assistance, including fuel, to reconnect journalists in Gaza with the…

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CAIR-MA Calls for Hate Crime Probe of ‘Nazi’ Vandalism Targeting Boston Palestinian, Islamic Sign

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR-MA Calls for Hate Crime Probe of ‘Nazi’ Vandalism Targeting Boston Palestinian, Islamic Sign Arabs and Muslims are being targeted by racist hatred in wake of Hamas violence and Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip. But American police agencies and politicians are calling only for protections for Jewish citizens and synagogues at many U.S….

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American Middle East organizations protest against granting Israel Visa Waiver approval

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

American Middle East organizations protest against granting Israel Visa Waiver approval Civil society organizations representing tens of thousands of Palestinian Americans, Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, and allied communities are expressing deep concern and outrage regarding the United States’ decision to admit Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) despite Israel not fully meeting the…

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CAIR Announces Lawsuit in D.C., Mass., N.J., Mich. Seeking End to Secret Government Watchlist

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR Announces Lawsuit in D.C., Mass., N.J., Mich. Seeking End to Secret Government Watchlist The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19, 2023) the filing of a lawsuit with a dozen plaintiffs seeking an end to the government’s secret watchlist that almost exclusively targets…

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AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

September 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala Awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town…

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Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture KSA signs agreement with the Chairman of MBC GROUP to launch a new channel dedicated to Saudi culture. The TV channel, set to broadcast a diverse range of programming focused on the Kingdom’s rich history, in addition to current events, is in…

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ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council As part of its Economic Empowerment Initiative, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce the launch of the Arab American Business Advisory Council. Consisting of Arab and MENA American business owners and entrepreneurs from diverse industries, the Council will provide expert advice on the needs of,…

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AHRC Salutes All Who Made the Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit a Reality

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Imad_Hamad No Comments

AHRC Salutes All Who Made the Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit a Reality The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates the citizens of Detroit on the new addition to the usable green space in Detroit. ICD (Islamic Center of Detroit) spearheaded the project with esteemed partners and donors to have Belton-Mark Twain Park renovated and renamed Muhammad Ali Park….

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Zogby to speak about Jackson’s role in supporting Arab empowerment at Rainbow Push conference July 14-19

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

Zogby to speak about Jackson’s role in supporting Arab empowerment at Rainbow Push conference July 14-19, 2023 Arab American Institute founder Jim Zogby will be among the speakers at a 35th Anniversary Commemoration of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s campaign for president July 14 – 19, 2023. In his 1984 AND 1988 campaigns for president, the…

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AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS: Consistent with AHRC’s (American Human Rights Council) efforts to facilitate and organize a series of community “Meet, Greet and Open Conversation” sessions, the (AHRC) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) hosted a community forum and discussion with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)…

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Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria, but Arab American leaders condemn Senators Menendez and Risch for failing to respect the…

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AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP):

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP): The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” series in partnership with the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) with different governmental agencies, local, state, and federal continues with great success and support. On April 26, 2023, AHRC-ICD…

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County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland Arab community with Certificates of Excellence. Pappas will also unveil her office’s new Arab-language outreach video at…

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