Category: Press Releases

Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan

May 10, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

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

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

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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El-Sayed offers Michigan plan to protect pre-existing conditions

May 4, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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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AAI Celebrates 19th Annual Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards banquet

May 3, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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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Congresswoman Maloney endorses MacBride Principles

May 1, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

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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New online national directory of Arab Americans

April 27, 2017April 29, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

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 defend Muslim, Christian rights

April 27, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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

April 26, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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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Pintak launches new program on Soundcloud

April 24, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Pintak launches new program on Soundcloud “I am pleased to announce the launch of my new show, American Fault/Lines, a one-hour weekly current affairs program that premiered Sunday on FM News 101 KXL Portland, Oregon,” Lawrence Pintak said. This week’s show Confronting Trump, a Report Card on the Opposition Now available on Soundcloud (Coming soon to iTunes, Google…

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Summer Photography camp helps kids see world

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Summer Photography camp helps kids see world Two week-long camps set; need-based scholarships available The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is gearing up for another summer season of youth exploration and enrichment of artistic talent through the SURA Arts Academy 2017 Summer Camps. The award-winning program equips students with the necessary training and tools to…

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Arc of the U.S. to be honored at AAI Gala

April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Americans Honor The Arc of the U.S. for Work on Behalf of Intellectually & Developmentally Disabled Community Presentation to be Made at 2017 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards April 20, 2017 (Washington) – On Thursday, April 27, 2017, the Arab American community will honor the work of The Arc of the United States…

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Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation

April 14, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation Detroit Emergency Room Doctor Arrested and Charged with Performing Female Genital Mutilation A Detroit Emergency Room physician was charged by complaint for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on minor females. Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel L….

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Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata recognized for Lifetime work

April 13, 2017May 1, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian Artist Kamal Boullata Recognized for Lifetime Work Presentation at 2017 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Palestinian artist and writer Kamal Boullata will receive a Special Recognition Award for his lifetime of work and dedication to bettering humanity through art at the Arab American Institute Foundation’s 19thannual Kahlil Gibran…

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Illinois men charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Illinois men charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS Joseph D. Jones, also known as “Yusuf Abdulhaqq,” 35, and Edward Schimenti, also known as “Abdul Wali,” 35, both of Zion, Illinois, were arrested today on a federal complaint charging them with conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic…

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Two Palestinians charged in 2010 killing of American in Israel

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Two Palestinians charged in 2010 killing of American in Israel A criminal complaint was filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia charging Ayad Fatafta and Kifah Ghanimat, both approximately 39 years of age and from areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority, in connection with the Dec. 18, 2010, murder of Kristine Luken,…

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Duckworth, Senators Demand Answers From United Airlines

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Duckworth, Senators Demand Answers From United Airlines Following The Forcible Removal Of A Passenger [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and a group of 21 Senators in demanding answers from United Airlines following the forcible removal of a ticketed passenger on Flight 3411…

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Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges Event Will Explore How Culture Can Help Find Solutions to Critical Global Challenges CultureSummit 2017 Abu Dhabi will bring together an extraordinary group of the world’s top creative minds to discuss culture and the significant role they play in addressing the universal challenges faced in our present time….

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Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day The PLO Delegation Commemorates 41st Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the Palestinian people in Palestine and the Diaspora in commemorating Palestine’s 41st Land Day. On March 30, 1976, Israel announced plans to expropriate over 10,000 acres of…

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