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How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online

Posted on August 16, 2024August 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online
How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online

How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online Chicago, IL — The presidential election is the focus on a special season of “The Ray Hanania Radio Show” which begins broadcasting this week in Michigan on the US Arab Radio Network sponsored by Arab News,…

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Activism, American Arabs, Arab News, Election, Michigan, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Press Releases, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics, Video

Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference

Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference Experts offer realistic path forward for saving lives during conference to be held in parallel conjunction to the Democratic National Convention at the headquarters of Operation PUSH for Excellence on Chicago’s SouthSide with Arab and Muslim American and African American speakers, including AAI…

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Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein demands Biden-Harris end Israel’s genocide in Gaza to avert Middle East war

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein demands Biden-Harris end Israel’s genocide in Gaza to avert Middle East war
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein demands Biden-Harris end Israel’s genocide in Gaza to avert Middle East war

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein demands Biden-Harris end Israel’s genocide in Gaza to avert Middle East war As tensions increase in the Middle East as a result of Israel’s violence and killing of a hostage negotiator, Ismael Haniyeh, Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party presumptive presidential nominee, issued the following statement today urging the…

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American Arabs, Election, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states

Posted on July 27, 2024August 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states
Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states

Arab Americans for Trump takes message directly to the community in key swing states Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians
Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians

Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians Dr. Jill Stein, the Jewish American candidate for the Green Party running for President in the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election, said she would reject extremism in the Middle East and champion justice for Palestinians and Israelis if elected. Stein told Ray Hanania,…

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Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs
Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs

Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurant offers a special exotic entertainment show now every Wednesday, completing their great food menu with the mesmerizing Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along with the best tasting Middle Eastern…

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

Posted on April 6, 2024April 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar
Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

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 slams CNN Contributor for hate-driven criticism of Congresswoman Omar

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR slams CNN Contributor for hate-driven criticism of Congresswoman Omar
CAIR slams CNN Contributor for hate-driven criticism of Congresswoman Omar

CAIR slams CNN Contributor for hate-driven criticism of Congresswoman Omar CAIR-Minnesota Calls for CNN to Condemn Islamophobic Smears by contributor Scott Jennings and to Issue an Apology #FireScottJennings #Islamophobia The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota (CAIR-MN) today called on CNN to condemn anti-Muslim smears made by contributor Scott Jennings. These…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Congress, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, Spotlight, Television

Veteran Israel journalist Bradley Burston publishes new book, “The End of Israel”

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veteran Israel journalist Bradley Burston publishes new book, “The End of Israel”
Veteran Israel journalist Bradley Burston publishes new book, “The End of Israel”

Veteran Israel journalist Bradley Burston publishes new book, “The End of Israel” Bradley Burston has been a voice of reason for more than three decades writing columns that offered insight into the challenges facing IsraeliPalestinian peace at Haaretz Newspaper. Burston has published a new book, “The End of Israel: Dispatches from a Path to Catastrophe,”…

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Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye
Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye

Prize for Arab American writing named in honor of author Naomi Shihab Nye The Naomi Shihab Nye Prize is newly established with the aim of encouraging writers in our Arab community to create book length stories by and about Arab people and culture for young readers This is an intended annual prize, initiated by Barbara…

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American Arabs, Culture, Journalism, News, Spotlight

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District Longtime Arab American activists Sonia Anne Khalil announced on December 10, 2023 her candidacy to seek the Democratic Party domination for the Illinois Legislative 36th House seat next year. Khalil is the leading candidate in the Democratic Primary for the 36th House seat in the…

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Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism
Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism

Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib needs your help to stand up to the anti-Arab, anti-Muslim anti-Human Rights racists in the U.S Congress who are funded by the foreign-loyal political action committee network AIPAC and other extremist pro-Israel organizations. Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of the racist…

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Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza worst attack on healthcare this century 

Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza worst attack on healthcare this century 
Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza worst attack on healthcare this century 

Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza worst attack on healthcare this century  The Bombing of the Baptist ( Al-Ahli Al-Arabi) Hospital in Gaza is the Worst Attack on Healthcare in the 21st Century. At least 500 people have reportedly been killed in a the bombing of a Palestinian hospital. Donate to MedGlobal today to…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Health, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Journalist are among casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Journalist are among casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Journalist are among casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict

Journalist are among casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict The Israel-Gaza conflict has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel declared war on the militant Palestinian group, launching strikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip. CPJ is investigating all reports of journalists killed, injured, detained, or missing in the…

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Civil Rights, Human Rights, Israel, Journalism, Media Bias, News, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Terrorism, war, war crimes

Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence
Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence

Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence By Ray Hanania Despite the campaign to vilify Palestinians by Republicans, Democrats, President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, some strong voices are emerging to counter the one sided pro-Israel propaganda that pretends that only Jewish lives matter and Christian and Muslim lives…

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Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America
Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America

Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America By Ray Hanania On November 2, 2021, voters in a small but influential city in Michigan, Hamtramck, elected its first Muslim Mayor and an all Muslim City Council, making it the first American city ever to be governed by Muslims. For more than…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Election, Opinion, Politics, Spotlight

ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council

Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council
ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council

ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council As part of its Economic Empowerment Initiative, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce the launch of the Arab American Business Advisory Council. Consisting of Arab and MENA American business owners and entrepreneurs from diverse industries, the Council will provide expert advice on the needs of,…

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American Arabs, Business, Civil Rights, News, NewsWire, Spotlight

Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications
Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications By Ray Hanania I attend many conferences hosted by Arab American and Muslim American organizations every year, and there is one thing I always see that consistently undermines their effectiveness. They don’t put enough effort into self-promotion or creating press releases on their events. By not…

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