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ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11
ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab News…

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ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans
ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans

ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans In response to the recent surge of discrimination cases aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices in the work place, ADC has requested that the House Education and Labor Committee hold a hearing into the discriminatory practices happening across the country. In a letter to Chairman Bobby Scott…

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Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on June 12, 2021August 10, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania
Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Salem Furrha, whose west coast family has become one of the most popular social media entertainers on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, said the secret to going viral is to stand out, be funny and be creative, during an appearance this week on…

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ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media
ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media The ADC-Research Institute (ADC-RI) is proud to announce the formation of the Media Research Project. The primary objective of the project is to research, track and document anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias in the media, public discourse, and from public officials. This tracking project will…

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Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials
Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory…

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Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum
Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American Heritage Month and to encourage Arab…

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Twitter suspends prominent Palestinian Rights activist

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Twitter suspends prominent Palestinian Rights activist
Twitter suspends prominent Palestinian Rights activist

Twitter suspends prominent Palestinian Rights activist Twitter Suspends Prominent Activist for Palestinian Rights, No Explanation Given On February 24, 2021, Twitter suspended the account of CODEPINK co-executive director Ariel Gold, a prominent activist for Palestinian rights. The suspension follows online targeting of Ms. Gold by supporters of Israel and Twitter flagging a number of tweets…

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Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

Posted on February 6, 2021July 11, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success
Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success Salem Furrha and his eight children @theFurrhaFamily on TikTok and Instagram represent a large movement of American Arabs who have turned to social media as a means of breaking up the boredom of coronavirus restrictions and sharing their lives showcasing a popular and positive  image of Arab…

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Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform
Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform

Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform Raises urgent concerns of Facebook perpetuating violence against Muslim community Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today urged immediate action from Facebook to eradicate anti-Muslim bigotry from the platform and demanded Mark Zuckerberg implement six measures to combat bigoted content. In a letter signed by 29 colleagues, Dingell…

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Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans
Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans

Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans Alice Speri, the writer with The Intercept online news discusses her recent article co-authored with Sam Biddle about censorship on social media. Speri discusses a recent decision to censor a university program exploring history because one of the topics was Leila (Laila) Khaled, the first woman…

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Arab Radio: Alice Speri of The Intercept discusses Social Media censorship

Posted on December 8, 2020December 9, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Alice Speri of The Intercept discusses Social Media censorship
Arab Radio: Alice Speri of The Intercept discusses Social Media censorship

Arab Radio: Alice Speri of The Intercept discusses Social Media censorship Alice Speri, a writer with The Intercept, will join radio host Ray Hanania on Friday December 11, 2020 at 8 AM EST on “The Ray Hanania Show” on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit to discuss rising censorship on Social Media platforms like Facebook…

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Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit
Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

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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American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Features, Journalism, Middle East, News, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia, Social Media, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom
Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom

Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom Pro-Israel and anti-Arab American government officials are bending to pressure from foreign lobbyists and PACs to approve laws that curtail the free speech rights of Americans when it comes to the interests of the foreign country, Israel. BDS laws which violate American Constitutional protections have been approved in…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Features, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Social Media, US Arab Politics

Israel State Attorney says social media censorship by government is illegal

Posted on November 28, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel State Attorney says social media censorship by government is illegal
Israel State Attorney says social media censorship by government  is illegal

Israel State Attorney says social media censorship by government is illegal Israel State Attorney claims censorship of social media content, following Cyber Unit requests, isn’t an ‘exercise of gov’t authority.’ Adalah & ACRI petition Supreme Court arguing that the Internet Referral Unit cannot submit “voluntary” requests in order to bypass the law. Following two years of…

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Civil Rights, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Social Media

Israel closes Palestinian youth media office in East Jerusalem, alleging terrorism

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel closes Palestinian youth media office in East Jerusalem, alleging terrorism
Israel closes Palestinian youth media office in East Jerusalem, alleging terrorism

Israel closes Palestinian youth media office in East Jerusalem, alleging terrorism The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned the recent closure of the East Jerusalem office of the Palestinian Elia Youth Media Foundation by Israeli forces and called on authorities to allow the group to work freely. Israeli internal security forces and police on April…

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Arab World, Israel, Journalism, Media Bias, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Social Media, Technology

Facebook racism targets Palestinians & Arabs

Posted on April 1, 2018April 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Facebook racism targets Palestinians & Arabs
Facebook racism targets Palestinians & Arabs

Facebook racism targets Palestinians & Arabs Jewish Voice for Peace, one of several Jewish American organizations that advocates for peace based on compromise and justice between Palestinians and Israelis, reports that Facebook is actively censoring posts by Palestinians and pro-Palestinian users, while ignoring racist and hate-filled posts from pro-Israel extremists. Facebook has a history of…

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Dubai Press Club announces agenda for 17th Arab Media Forum

Posted on March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Dubai Press Club announces agenda for 17th Arab Media Forum

Dubai Press Club announces agenda for 17th Arab Media Forum Dubai Press Club (DPC) today (March 27, 2018) announced the agenda for the 17th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), which will be held under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…

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Arab World, Journalism, Middle East, News, News Media, Social Media, Technology

Israel’s ‘Cyber Unit’ illegally censors social media posts

Posted on September 14, 2017April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel’s ‘Cyber Unit’ illegally censors social media posts
Israel’s ‘Cyber Unit’ illegally censors social media posts

Israel’s ‘Cyber Unit’ illegally censors social media posts The ‘Cyber Unit’, part of the Israeli State Attorney’s Office, collaborates with social media platforms – including U.S.-based giants Facebook and Twitter – to censor users’ posts, but has no legal authority to do so. Israel’s state attorney’s office is running a “Cyber Unit” which, in collaboration…

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