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Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

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Hiring Opportunity Washington DC: ADC Seeking Staff Attorney

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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Ziyad Brothers appoints Jim D. Wagner Chief Executive Officer

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Ziyad Brothers appoints Jim D. Wagner Chief Executive Officer

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

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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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AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel:

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AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel:

AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns all killings of innocent civilians, especially the targeting of journalists. In this spirit we call for moral consistency on human rights, especially human lives, and call on President Bien to pause…

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Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8

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Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8

Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8 Survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty, which was savagely attacked on June 8, 1967 by Israel’s military, will gather at a 55th reunion in Arlington, Virginia June 6 – June 8, 2022, to commemorate the lives of the 34 American soldiers who…

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AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community

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AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community

AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a “Community Leadership” Meet, Greet & Discuss event hosting Mr. Bill Byrne, Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Deputy Federal Security Director in Michigan. This forum was held for community leaders and other stakeholders to learn more…

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Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot

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Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot

Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot Ald. Gilbert Villegas and other aldermen including Ald. Raymond Lopez, are hosting a public forum to allow Arab American business owners the chance to detail what happened to their businesses when they were forcibly closed last summer by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The hearing…

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AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe:

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AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe:

AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe: On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, outgoing Consul General of Mexico. This prestigious award recognizes the…

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Arab Chamber to host Arab Heritage Month dinner March 30

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Arab Chamber to host Arab Heritage Month dinner March 30

Arab Chamber to host Arab Heritage Month dinner March 30 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce wll host a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Aladdin Banquets at 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills. Chamber President Hassan Nijem said that doors will open at 6 PM and the…

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Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Watch the Facebook stream of the radio show by clicking this link Join Dr. Atef Gawad in discussing ” The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where does it Stand” with his distinguished guests, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 8 to 9 a.m. (EST). Program will air…

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Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods

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Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods

Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed an acquisition of Ziyad Brothers (“Ziyad” or the “Company”),…

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AHRC Supports TPS Designation for Lebanon: 

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AHRC Supports TPS Designation for Lebanon: 

AHRC Supports TPS Designation for Lebanon:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) adds its voice to Rep. Debbie Dingell’s in calling upon President Biden and DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to designate Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  It is the practice of the US to give this status to countries experiencing extreme from natural or…

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EEOC adds seven new translations for website including Arabic

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EEOC adds seven new translations for website including Arabic

EEOC adds seven new translations for website including Arabic Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency Improves Access for People with Limited English Proficiency The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that key online resource documents have been translated into seven additional languages and are now available to help improve access for people with limited English proficiency. In…

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

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

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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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Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

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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 

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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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TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough:

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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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