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Archive: A very special Oscar night

Posted on September 26, 2017September 26, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Archive: A very special Oscar night

A very special Oscar Night One of my personal favorite topics is the movie industry and the racism and bias that the industry allows based on politics. This incident involving Vanessa Redgrave back in 1978 impacted my life and characterized the injustices of the American media on so many levels By Ray Hanania (Originally published…

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Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship”

Posted on August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship”
Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship”

Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship” In another example of Apartheid racism, Israel has stripped a non-Jewish citizen of his citizenship. Citizenship is ONLY taken away from Christians and Muslims, but not from Jews in Israel, defining a new more pernicious form of religious and racial apartheid by the government of the State of Israel….

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Television

American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen

Posted on July 10, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen
American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen

American Arabs mourn passing of author Jack Shaheen A  former consultant on Middle East Affairs for CBS Network News, Jack G. Shaheen was an accomplished professor of Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University who helped shatter stereotypes against Arabs, Muslims and other ethnic groups by exposing the biases of Hollywood and the American media. By…

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Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS

Posted on June 8, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS
Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS

Last Men in Aleppo series airs July 10 on PBS ‘Last Men in Aleppo,’ Airing July 10, 2017 on POV, Documents Syrian Volunteers’ Heroic Work Incredible access, bravery and signs of life in a city under siege Last Men in Aleppo. CREDIT: AMC 2017 The year is 2015. Syria’s brutal civil war has been ravaging…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Features, mainstream, News, Television

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes

Posted on May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes
Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes One of the most refreshing and entertaining food programs showcasing Middle Eastern and Arab World cuisine is Julie Tabouli. From New York and of Lebanese heritage, Julie has been cooking since she was a young child passing on recipes handed down to her from her mother and grandmother. On…

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American Arabs, Features, Food, Lebanon, Middle East, News, recipe, Television

Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Posted on May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?
Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Why is my TV clogged with election Ads? Nauseating political commercials have already started to clog our Spring season television viewing, and it has a lot to do with the fact that the three candidates for governor in Illinois are among the richest people around. Republican Bruce Rauner, one of the most incompetent governor’s Illinois has…

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New online national directory of Arab Americans

Posted on April 27, 2017April 29, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New online national directory of Arab Americans
New online national directory of Arab Americans

New online national directory of Arab Americans The Arab Daily News online news network is launching a new and free National Arab American Directory that provides information on Arab American news media, Arab American organizations, Arab American religious institutions (Mosques and Arab Churches), and Arab American restaurants. The project is the brainchild of Arab American writer…

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US sitcom showcases American Arab character

Posted on March 6, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US sitcom showcases American Arab character
US sitcom showcases American Arab character

US sitcom showcases American Arab character A new comedy sitcom on CBS TV showcases an American Arab character played by well known standup comedian Maz Jobrani, and includes some major stars in the comedic entertainment circuit. The show Superior Donuts is getting some strong reviews in its first season By Ray Hanania A new comedy sitcom…

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Trump’s war on the mainstream news media should be our war, too

Posted on March 4, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump’s war on the mainstream news media should be our war, too
Trump’s war on the mainstream news media should be our war, too

Trump’s war on the mainstream news media should be our war, too SW Newspaper Group March 2, 2017 By Ray Hanania I’m not a big fan of the mainstream news media, which I define as the national press, (excluding the local community media). President Trump’s attacks on the mainstream news media are justified and we…

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Don’t have to be a Trump supporter to cheer his media fight

Posted on February 25, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Don’t have to be a Trump supporter to cheer his media fight
Don’t have to be a Trump supporter to cheer his media fight

Don’t have to be a Trump supporter to cheer his media fight Trump is right. The news media is the enemy of America. The mainstream American news media has been the single greatest threat to the civil rights of Arabs and Muslims — YES Muslims — over the years. I know how confusing it must…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Humor, Israel, Journalism, Middle East, News, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Television

HBO releases new documentary on Syria

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on HBO releases new documentary on Syria
HBO releases new documentary on Syria

HBO releases new documentary on Syria HBO will premier a new documentary on the civil war in Syria called Cries from Syria, to be broadcast on March 13th at 10:00pm ET/PT. (Trailer video below) Cries of Syria, Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky (Academy Award Nominee for 2015’s Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom) In March 2011, the Syrian people, inspired…

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Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched

Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched
Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched

Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched On January 19th, 2017 ZEE TV Americas held a press conference/community event in New Jersey for the launch of 2 New Networks – ZEE ALWAN & ZEE AFLAM targeting the Arab audiences in the USA. ZEE ALWAN is An Indian Drama & Entertainment Channel and ZEE…

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When did the Super Bowl become a political football?

Posted on February 1, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on When did the Super Bowl become a political football?
When did the Super Bowl become a political football?

When did the Super Bowl become a political football? The Super Bowl began as a fantastic expression of the highest achievements of American sports and an inspiration for young people to strive in fair and stubborn competition. Since when did it become a platform for entertainers and businesses to become a political platform for their personal partisan…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, mainstream, Politics, Ray Hanania, Sports, Television

Trump not the first to battle media bias

Posted on January 24, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump not the first to battle media bias
Trump not the first to battle media bias

Trump not the first to battle media bias The news media has turned into a political party battling President Donald Trump. Journalists have hurled attacks against the president complaining about his income, nepotism, calling him a “Liar” and blaming him for racism and gender bias. Yet the news media is guilty on all counts, from outrageous…

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News media bias is primary cause of racism

Posted on January 23, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on News media bias is primary cause of racism
News media bias is primary cause of racism

News media bias is primary cause of racism As the nation engages in a political and partisan debate over racism and gender discrimination, the real culprit is actually fueling both. The news media has historically been the main impetus in fueling racism and gender bias in America, something that protestors are ignoring for political reasons….

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Reality TV winner gives proceeds to Palestinian refugees

Posted on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Reality TV winner gives proceeds to Palestinian refugees
Reality TV winner gives proceeds to Palestinian refugees

Reality TV winner gives proceeds to Palestinian refugees Kal Penn Wins ‘MasterChef Celebrity Showdown,’ donates Prize Money to Support Palestinian Refugees through the UN In a tight culinary competition last night, actor and public servant Kal Penn, of ABC’s Designated Survivor, took on and beat Son of Zorn’s Cheryl Hines to win FOX’s MasterChef Celebrity…

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An expensive television Christmas Story

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on An expensive television Christmas Story
An expensive television Christmas Story

An expensive television Christmas Story A new generation’s “Christmas Story,” not about Santa Claus or the spirit of kindness, but about the way our utilities control our lives with no accountability and definitely no really good service. This one is about Comcast/Xfinity but it could be about them all Published in the Des Plaines Valley…

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TV’s Ray Donovan knocks it out of the park

Posted on December 12, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on TV’s Ray Donovan knocks it out of the park
TV’s Ray Donovan knocks it out of the park

TV’s Ray Donovan knocks it out of the park The Showtime TV series Ray Donovan is one of the best programs on cable. It can be compared as the Irish version of the HBO series The Sopranos, but is more unpredictable and exciting. I can’t believe I didn’t catch on when it first aired in 2013…

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