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Largest global interfaith gathering coming to Chicago this week

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Largest global interfaith gathering coming to Chicago this week Five days in Chicago next week could change the world when 8,000-10,000 people gather at McCormick Place, August 14-18, for the largest, worldwide gathering of global, faith-based, and social change leaders. “A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights,” presented by the Chicago-based Parliament of the World’s Religions,…

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

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

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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Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says By Ray Hanania Illinois State Rep. Cyril Nichols has raised an issue that many Arab Americans prefer not to discuss. Are Arab Americans doing enough to balance the support they get from African Americans? In an interview on The Ray Hanania…

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Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts By Magdi Mofadal Regional and international efforts to end the war in Sudan, instigated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebellion since the 15th of April 2023, have intensified recently. In these appreciated efforts, a very crucial element for Sudan’s future is widely forgotten. The importance…

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The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan By Magdi Mofadal Recently, efforts have intensified to stop the conflict in Sudan, that started on the 15th of April 2023, with the aborted coup d’état by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). No one knows when and how this conflict will end, but one thing is certain. Sudan…

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Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy

July 21, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy By Magdi A. Mofadal Since the 15th of April 2023 Sudan has been passing through the gravest catastrophe in its modern history. It resulted from the failed coup attempt turned into rebellion staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It complicated an already very tense and fragile…

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SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories

July 20, 2023July 21, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

SYROPOTAMIA online magazine launched to Illuminate Arab American Stories Online Magazine Aims to Reveal Untold Narratives and Celebrate Diverse Contributions We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of SYROPOTAMIA, a trailblazing online magazine dedicated to illuminating the vibrant mosaic of Arab American narratives spanning various sectors. With a resolute mission to celebrate the cultural heritage,…

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AHRC Mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, Freedom Fighter and Detroit Icon

July 15, 2023July 15, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, Freedom Fighter and Detroit Icon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its profound sadness for the passing of one of Detroit’s true freedom fighters, activist, trailblazer, and leader Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson who died on July 10, 2023. Dr. Watson’s long years of unwavering and…

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ADC launches Arab American Business Advisory Council

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

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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Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability

July 14, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability By Magdi A. Mofadal Sudan has been grappling with the gravest catastrophe in its modern history since the failed coup attempt staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15th, 2023. Civilians, especially in Khartoum State and Darfur, the epicentre of the crisis, bore the brunt of…

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Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president

June 24, 2023June 28, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president Jesse Jackson supporters plan 35th Anniversary Celebration of Historic 1988 Run for the Presidency and Issue Call for Renewed Activism Before 2024 Election Jesse Jackson’s campaigns for President of the United States made history in 1984 and 1988, paving the way for…

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AHRC Salutes All Who Made the Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit a Reality

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Imad_Hamad No Comments

AHRC Salutes All Who Made the Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit a Reality The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates the citizens of Detroit on the new addition to the usable green space in Detroit. ICD (Islamic Center of Detroit) spearheaded the project with esteemed partners and donors to have Belton-Mark Twain Park renovated and renamed Muhammad Ali Park….

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Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

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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Zogby to speak about Jackson’s role in supporting Arab empowerment at Rainbow Push conference July 14-19

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

Zogby to speak about Jackson’s role in supporting Arab empowerment at Rainbow Push conference July 14-19, 2023 Arab American Institute founder Jim Zogby will be among the speakers at a 35th Anniversary Commemoration of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s campaign for president July 14 – 19, 2023. In his 1984 AND 1988 campaigns for president, the…

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AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS: Consistent with AHRC’s (American Human Rights Council) efforts to facilitate and organize a series of community “Meet, Greet and Open Conversation” sessions, the (AHRC) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) hosted a community forum and discussion with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)…

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Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Organic Arab American ethnic community journalism vanishing By Ray Hanania In October 1999 when the fledgling National Arab American Journalist Association (NAAJA) hosted its first national Writer’s Conference in Chicago, nearly 300 journalists, writers and students attended in the hopes of creating a broader network that pushed the Arab community’s interests in writing into breaking…

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Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is IN CHICAGO this weekend for three-day comedy performance tonight through Sunday (June 9 -11, 2023). There are five shows you can check out, one tonight Friday June 9 and two Saturday (June 10)…

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Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Adalah: Escalating Annexation Measures Led by Netanyahu Government Require Urgent Intervention of International Community and Tribunals In a new position paper, Adalah analyzes a series of recent measures by the current Israeli government which constitute annexation of the West Bank and a clear policy to extend the regime of Jewish supremacy and deepen the apartheid…

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