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

February 12, 2022April 19, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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 observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20)

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 Managing Writer No Comments

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

June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

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

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

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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Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

April 19, 2021August 10, 2021 Managing Writer No Comments

Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry Cooperation to produce research, panel discussions and industry level, government white papers Riyadh: Arab News — the Middle East’s leading English language daily — is partnering with the Future Investment Initiative Institute to shed light on the future of the regional…

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A Free Virtual Reading of Mosque4Mosque by Omer Abbas Salem

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

A Free Virtual Reading of Mosque4Mosque by Omer Abbas Salem A Deeply Moving and Relatable Story about a “Normal” Muslim American Family Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s new play development initiative, SCOUT is pleased to present A Virtual Reading of Mosque4Mosque by Omer Abbas Salem on Sunday, March 28th at 2pm CST. The free reading follows a…

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Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races Rasoul started the Impact Center PAC in 2016 and has provided free training to over 2,000 activists and candidates Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced Monday that his campaign for Lieutenant Governor has hired a Campaigns Director for his Impact Center PAC to…

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US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Managing Writer No Comments

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts The US Arab Radio Network, the only weekly live radio talk show program in America that features a wide range of Arab American and Muslim hosts, announced this week it expanded its broadcast programming to include morning and evening shows. Currently the US Arab Radio Network broadcasts…

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Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab News launches special project for the Year of Arabic Calligraphy The online Deep Dive looks at the ancient craft and modern art of Arabic calligraphy. The multimedia project also marks UN Arabic Language Day on Dec. 18 To round out the Year of Arabic Calligraphy, as declared by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, and to…

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AHRC Observes Human Rights Day

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Observes Human Rights Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) joins the United Nations, countries around the world, and fellow human rights organizations in observing Human Rights Day that falls annually on December 10. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1950, the United Nations…

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AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the rest of the world community in observing the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. The day is observed annually on December 2. This day was established by the United Nations to…

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Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election Khaled Salem announced he is running against U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who has been repeatedly denounced as a racist anti-Arab incumbent, in the upcoming 2022 election. Salem also demanded on Monday that foreign governments release all American detainees who are being held in their prisons…

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AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

November 2, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad This year’s electoral turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions have already voted and millions are still expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. While there have been long lines and some problems with mailed in ballots, overall, the process has run remarkably well for a Covid-19 world. AHRC salutes…

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Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 rayhanania 2 Comments

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East Biden seen as better for the Middle East, but most Arabs want him to shun Obama era policies: Arab News/YouGov poll. Majority of respondents believe both Presidential candidates would be bad for the region. Trump scores higher on Iran policies, but not on Jerusalem move. Containing Iran…

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Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local…

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Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit New department will commission papers and host expert debates and policy briefings by high-level officials The Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Studies Unit (RSU) that will provide information on thought-provoking studies on a number of regional issues….

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AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer:

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 rayhanania 2 Comments

AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the disrupted plot to harm Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The media has reported that the FBI and state law enforcement disrupted a plan to kidnap the governor and harm other elected officials. The media has reported that the…

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ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census The deadline for filling out the 2020 Census is coming up at the end of this month and it’s extremely important that Arab Americans are properly represented. That is why we invite you to join ADC this Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT…

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