Original news, features, opinions from Chicago to Jerusalem
Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans As he approaches his 3rd full year in office on January 1, 2022, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to deliver on a major promise he made to Arab Americans during his campaign election, to appoint Arabs and Muslims to key state boards and commissions. Pritzker,…
Read More “Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans” »
Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State Here is a rundown of all the qualified candidates running in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. The incumbent Secretary of State, Democrat Jesse White, is retiring so a replacement will be selected next year. Who he endorses is important but…
Read More “Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State” »
Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Menendez, Shaheen and colleagues statement on Afghanistan and Taliban treatment of women U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: “After two decades of blood and treasure including thousands of American…
Read More “Foreign Relations Chairman Menendez Statement on Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan” »
ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ADC Explores the impact Sept. 11 has on the Arab & Muslim American community and on mainstream media coverage of our community, live today with moderator and veteran journalist Ali Younes, who is joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne…
Read More “ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks” »
Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done By Imad Hamad Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the territory of being a public figure. Indeed,…
Read More “Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done” »
Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show #ArabRadio host Ray Hanania talks with American Task Force on Lebanon President Ed Gabriel and Arab News Gulf Regional Manager Sarah Sfeir on the show June 30, 2021 in Detroit and Washington DC Radio Show Guests/Topics. Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 8 AM EST. We have a great lineup…
New book: I was a French Muslim by Mokhtar Mokhtefi Coming later this year Born in 1935 in a French-colonized Algerian village, Mokhtar Mokhtefi came of age amidst the growing independence movements. He saw the effects of France’s 130-year colonization of his country, and the brutal tactics they used to stay in power: arresting and…
Read More “New book: I was a French Muslim by Mokhtar Mokhtefi” »
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…
Read More “Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania” »
State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio On this week’s show, Ray Hanania interviewed Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public Diplomacy at the State Department’s Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs, on Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East. Secretary Blinken’s goal is to meet…
Read More “State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio” »
ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans Officials of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee express concerns that discrimination gainst the Arab American community is rising as the nation turns the corner to the 20th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ADC President Samer Khalaf and ADC Legal adviser Abed Ayoub appeared…
Read More “ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans” »
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…
Read More “Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials” »
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,…
Read More “Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online” »
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…
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…
Read More “McCollum introduces legislation to protect Palestinian children” »
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…
Read More “Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment” »
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…
Read More “American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates” »
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…
Read More “Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25” »
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…
Read More “ArabiKids keeps Arab American families connected to culture” »