Category: Spotlight

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

April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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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Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stream an advance look at tomorrow’s hits in New Works Festival Online. Transforming the Tony Award-winning company’s hit annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals,…

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Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry

April 19, 2021August 10, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab News, FII Institute partner to shed light on the future of regional media industry Cooperation to produce research, panel discussions and industry level, government white papers Riyadh: Arab News — the Middle East’s leading English language daily — is partnering with the Future Investment Initiative Institute to shed light on the future of the regional…

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McCollum introduces legislation to protect Palestinian children

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

McCollum introduces legislation to protect Palestinian children Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota introduces Historic Legislation: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), released the following statement today after introducing the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military…

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Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment Ancestral norms clash with the freedoms of a new generation in the powerful new book Pomegranate, from award-winning author Weam Namou. Pomegranate shares the story of Niran, a Muslim woman coming of age in Detroit after emigrating from Iraq. Moving from war-torn Iraq to the U.S. was…

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American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates As the holy month of Ramadan nears, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) relaunched a national boycott of Israeli dates sold in US markets. AMP calls on all Americans and American Muslims to boycott date brands known explicitly to operate in illegal Israeli settlements and to exploit…

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Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month on Thursday March 25. The forum will again be held Virtually…

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ArabiKids keeps Arab American families connected to culture

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

ArabiKids keeps Arab American families connected to culture ArabiKids helps families stay connected to Arabic by bringing the best in Arabic kids’ books and resources from around the world to their doorstep For Arab-American families, connecting their children with Arabic language and culture is not always easy. With ArabiKids, two Arab-American moms have found a…

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Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women We demand President Biden apologize to the victims of China’s aggression, the victims of genocide, the countless Uyghur and other Turkic women who are systematically raped and sterilized, and the countless Turkistanis who are killed for their organs. If President Biden has any moral decency and is faithful to his…

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Leila Slimani releases new book, In The Country of Others

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 rayhanania 2 Comments

Leila Slimani releases new book, In The Country of Others In her first new novel since The Perfect Nanny launched her onto the world stage, Leila Slimani draws on her own family’s inspiring story for the first volume in a planned trilogy about race, resilience, and women’s empowerment. In the Country of Others(Penguin Books; On Sale: August 10,…

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Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms Plan includes a package of policies aimed at getting Virginia moms and families back on their feet including child care for all, paid family and medical leave, and caregiver tax credit. Rasoul will reserve a senior position in the Lieutenant Governor’s office as Director of Mothers Advocacy On Tuesday,…

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Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

February 6, 2021July 11, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

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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Biden weaponizes anti-Semitism to smother criticism of Israel

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Biden weaponizes anti-Semitism to smother criticism of Israel On Monday, February 3, the Biden Administration announced that it “embraces and champions” the so-called International Holocaust Remembrance Allaince (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, according to a State Department official. AMP recognizes the material and violent existence of anti-Semitism, exemplified most recently in the nazi garb worn at…

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Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment

February 3, 2021February 6, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American foundation panels explore Arab empowerment Arab News spotlights Arab American politicians and cultural leaders participating in the Arab America Foundation’s Connect Empowerment Summit, five evenings of panel discussions with leaders of the Arab American community. Click to read some of the stories on the event By Ray Hanania A panel of Arab-American elected…

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New Arab American play Layalina explores dealing with love in turbulent times

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

New Arab American play Layalina explores dealing with love in turbulent times DEBUT “FUTURE LABS” READING—LAYALINA BY MARTIN YOUSIF ZEBARI—TO STREAM JANUARY 30, FREE ***THE NEWEST OF GOODMAN THEATRE’S ARTISTIC PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP NEW PLAYS, “FUTURE LABS” SEEKS BOLD, IMAGINATIVE WORKS BY PLAYWRIGHTS OF COLOR*** Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, the first play of Goodman Theatre’s…

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Bridgeview and Lyons Township donate face masks to Zakat Foundation

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Bridgeview and Lyons Township donate face masks to Zakat Foundation The Village of Bridgeview in co-operation with Cook County has delivered 3,000 masks to the Zakat Foundation in Bridgeview. The Zakat Foundation is known for their work with those most in need. Their mission has expanded as COVID grips our communities. These masks will be…

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Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election Khaled Salem announced he is running against U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who has been repeatedly denounced as a racist anti-Arab incumbent, in the upcoming 2022 election. Salem also demanded on Monday that foreign governments release all American detainees who are being held in their prisons…

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Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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