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CAIR-LA Raises Deep Concerns Regarding UC Settlement in Case Perpetuating False Narrative That UCLA Anti-Genocide Encampment Was Antisemitic

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR-LA Raises Deep Concerns Regarding UC Settlement in Case Perpetuating False Narrative That UCLA Anti-Genocide Encampment Was Antisemitic The Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today raised concerns regarding a recent announcement by the University of California that it will pay to settle a federal lawsuit that stemmed from the…

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Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territory: Rafah threat is inhumane, says UN Human Rights Chief

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territory: Rafah threat is inhumane, says UN Human Rights Chief UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday, May 6, 2024, warned that civilian deaths, suffering and destruction were set to increase beyond already unbearable levels followingIsrael’s orders to Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of an anticipated new offensive….

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Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

April 6, 2024April 7, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar The Chicago Arab and Muslim Retail Association (CRA) honored several members of the Chicago City Council on Wednesday April 3, 2024 for their leadership during an Iftar dinner that marked the end of Ramadan fasting. The event was held in the spacious Pazzo’s…

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CAIR Welcomes AME Church Statement Calling for Halt to All U.S. Funding of Israel

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR Welcomes AME Church Statement Calling for Halt to All U.S. Funding of Israel The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a statement by the African Methodist Episcopal Church calling on the U.S. government to halt all its funding of the far-right Israeli government’s genocide…

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Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Saudi Arabia’s US Ambassador slams Washington Post for editorial stereotyping Saudi women In a statement released on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Reema Bandar Al-Saud slammed the Washington Post Newspaper for an editorial that perpetuates false gender stereotypes and for discriminating against Saudi Arabia in its hosting of the Women’s…

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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Student Quran Burning in Naperville, Exposes RSS Hindutva Connection

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR-Chicago Condemns Student Quran Burning in Naperville, Exposes RSS Hindutva Connection The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned a reported Quran-burning incident by a student in Naperville, Illinois, and warned of a troubling connection to the Islamophobic and extremist RSS Hindutva movement that has been internationally-condemned for its anti-minority ideology…

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Largest global interfaith gathering coming to Chicago this week

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Largest global interfaith gathering coming to Chicago this week Five days in Chicago next week could change the world when 8,000-10,000 people gather at McCormick Place, August 14-18, for the largest, worldwide gathering of global, faith-based, and social change leaders. “A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights,” presented by the Chicago-based Parliament of the World’s Religions,…

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Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering best wishes and support to all Muslims for a joyous and meaningful celebration. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close,…

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AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC In an effort to keep dialogue with government agencies, AHRC held a Meet, Greet & Open Conversation community forum earlier this past week with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) leadership. The forum was organized and facilitated jointly by AHRC and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). The…

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CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Dr. Manal Fakhoury has been elected to the position of Chair of the National Board of Directors following the completion…

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Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West?

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Why allow religious extremists to re-define Islam in the West? By Ray Hanania Rashid-Al-Din Hamadani was a writer and a physician who rose to influence in the Mongolian Dynasties that ruled over Persia, serving as a Grand Visier to many of the Mongolian Khans. Born in Persia in 1247 of Jewish parents, Rashid-al-Din converted to…

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Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders Congresswoman Marie Newman receives the endorsement in the June 28 Democratic Primary for the new 6th District from 32 leaders from the Arab, South Asian and Muslim community In a letter to community members across the new 6th Congressional District, over 30 leaders in the Arab, South…

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US Arab Radio to showcase Ramadan voices and traditions

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio to showcase Ramadan voices and traditions America’s only weekday morning and afternoon live radio network will feature a range of voices, personalities and traditions during the month of Ramadan says U.S. Arab Radio President Laila Alhusini, including several specials during the week U.S. Arab Radio congratulates the Muslim community on the beginning…

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Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…

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Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN Ambassador Ronald Lauder, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa: ‘Campaigns Against Racism More Effective if United.’ Lauder and Al-Issa convey Vision and Concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa elevated their interfaith…

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Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Israeli Supreme Court upholds the racist and discriminatory Jewish Nation-State Law Adalah: The Law is illegitimate and violates the absolute prohibitions of international law Today, 8 July 2021, the Israeli Supreme Court in a 10 to 1 decision, upheld the 2018 Jewish Nation-State Basic Law, which enshrines Jewish supremacy and racial segregation as foundational principles…

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APN to Biden: Tell Israel to Remove West Bank Illegal Outpost Evyatar

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

APN to Biden: Tell Israel to Remove West Bank Illegal Outpost Evyatar Americans for Peace Now (APN) joins its Israeli sister organization Shalom Achshav (Peace Now) in urging the Israeli government to reverse the so-called “compromise agreement” reportedly achieved with militant West Bank settlers, and immediately remove a settlement outpost built illegally on land that…

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CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims

April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims On behalf of the entire CAIR family, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy as we enter this blessed month of Ramadan. We thank God for blessing us with the ability to reach Ramadan. We also thank God for helping us to meet…

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