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Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras

Posted on March 25, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 5 Comments on Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras
Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras

Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras By Ray Hanania In another example of anti-Arab bias, a Columbia College student complaint that a teacher, Professor Iymen Chehade, was teaching “bias” has resulted in the college canceling a segment of the professor’s class on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Click here to listen to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Posted on March 24, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan
Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan By Ray Hanania Southfield Mayor Brenda L. Lawrence has won the backing and financial support of prominent Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz in her bid to become the next Congress woman representing the 14th District. The 14th District includes Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Keego…

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American Arabs, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate

Posted on March 21, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate
Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate

Silverstein bill to censor critics of foreign country stymied in Illinois Senate By Ray Hanania Senate Bill 3017, introduced by State Sen. Ira Silverstein to protect Israel from American citizens expressing their constitutional rights to criticize a foreign country, failed to be called for a vote last week, suggesting that it might dies, opponents of…

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American Arabs, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter
Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter By Ray Hanania A memorial page honoring Raed Zeiter, the Jordanian Judge who was murdered by Israeli soldiers on March 20, 2014 at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the Israeli Occupied West Ban of Palestine, has been created to put pressure on…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago
Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago By Ray Hanania “Meeting with Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal highlights City’s strong partnership with Sister City Casablanca,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from the Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago Thursday, to convey the City’s steadfast commitment…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Hassles with WordPress plugins, again

Posted on March 21, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 5 Comments on Hassles with WordPress plugins, again
Hassles with WordPress plugins, again

Hassles with WordPress plugins, again When I purchased WordPress, I expected a lot. I especially thought that everyone would be upfront about costs and services. I paid $50 to use the mobile app from WP Touch Pro 3, but was surprised to later learn it had to be renewed annually. At first, I was upset. But, I have…

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Ray Hanania, Technology

Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba

Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese leaders lament death of Metropolitan Philip Saliba Funeral plans detailed Please, read the following urgent message from His Beautitude Patriarch JOHN X and the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese in North America regarding the falling asleep of His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP.  It includes special info, as well as funeral services and viewing info.  There are 3 important…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Syria

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation
Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation By Ray Hanania In the face of growing legislation that would punish any company, school or organization that “boycotts” Israel, Loyola University became the first Jesuit University to approve a resolution to divest from any business that profits from the illegal and oppressive…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014)

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014)

Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014) By Ray Hanania The Anthochian Orthodox Christian Church and community worldwide are mourning the passing of a remarkable leader who helped forge the religious community’s identity and activism and served as an inspirational representative of their Christian faith in Jesus, the Christ and…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Obits, Ray Hanania, Syria

Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter
Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter

Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter By Ray Hanania The growing controversy over the March 10, 2014 murder of Jordanian Judge Raed Zeiter has put added pressure on the government of Jordan and Israel to conduct a complete and transparent investigation into the shooting. The Israelis maintain video surveillance of…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel
Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel

Illinois Senator Silverstein to censor American critics of foreign country Israel By Ray Hanania An Illinois state Senator has introduced legislation that would deny Americans the right to criticize or boycott an educational institution in a foreign country, and deny state funding to any organization in which criticism or boycott has been expressed. The law…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Posted on March 18, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican
Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican By Ray Hanania When I was in college in the early 1970s, the world wasn’t much different than it was today. Today’s conflicts in the Middle East were matched by conflicts in Eastern Europe. Today’s “Arab Spring” was replaced back then by the Cold War. Today’s wars…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn

Posted on March 14, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn
Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn

Actor Edward James Olmos headlines Detroit diversity conference April 10 in Dearborn By Ray Hanania Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos will headline the annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference in Dearborn April 10 featuring a day-long program of entertainment, educational instruction and attendee participation exploring issues of diversity. This year’s theme is “Embracing…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, News, Ray Hanania

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

Posted on March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination
American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination By Ray Hanania Northeastern University in Boston, which reportedly has a history of anti-Arab policies that appear to target students because of their race and politics, has again created another controversy, this time banning a student chapter that supports non-violence and Palestinian rights. NEU announced that…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Posted on March 12, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community
Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic families to move to their community

Sioux City in Iowa urges Arabic Families to move to their community By Ray Hanania JOBS – JOBS – AND MORE JOBS:  While many Arabs are facing discrimination, job losses, harassment and racial profiling in many communities throughout the United States, one American City is bucking the trend and encouraging Arabic Families to move to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Posted on March 11, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law
Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law

Michigan Legislators cite Kayrouz for supporting anti-ambulance chasing law Southfield, MI – Michigan Legislative leaders expressed gratitude to prominent accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz for supporting two new laws that protects accident victims from unscrupulous attorneys known as “ambulance chasers.” The laws were sponsored by a bi-partisan coalition of legislators led by State Rep. Joseph Graves…

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American Arabs, News, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Posted on March 10, 2014December 17, 2021 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights
Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights By Ray Hanania Joseph R. Haiek immigrated to the United States right after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war after his city, Jerusalem, was occupied by Israeli forces. But no American Arab has done more to embrace his newfound nation of America more than Joe Haiek, who in 2011…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Tabboun

Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine

Posted on March 6, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine
Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine

Christian leaders condemn Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims in Palestine By Ray Hanania A new Israeli law to separate Christians and Muslims that was approved February 23, 2014 by the Israeli Knesset has drawn the ire of Christian leaders who condemned it as a political act intended to further weaken Arab rights in Palestine…

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Christian & Muslim, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

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