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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…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Election, Event, Events, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

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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Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism”

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Politics fuels campaign accusing CUNY graduate of “anti-Semitism” A CUNY graduate student delivered a speech on May 12, 2023 urging activism for human rights including criticizing Israel that pro-Israel fanatics and the biased American news media have denounced falsely as being “anti-Semitic.” Criticizing Israel is NOT anti-Semitic By Ray Hanania A mob of American politicians,…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases a series of videos in various languages to help communities understand the process of applying to recover potential property tax overpayments. This video is in the Arabic language Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is…

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Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and protection systems, leaving hundreds of millions facing hunger or trapped in…

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Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria, but Arab American leaders condemn Senators Menendez and Risch for failing to respect the…

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community

May 5, 2023May 6, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi hosts property Tax workshop for Arab community Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi will host a property Tax workshop for the Arab American community on Thursday, May 11 at Niko’s Banquet Hall, 7600 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview from 6 PM until 8 PM. The workshop will address issues from understanding…

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AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP):

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP): The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” series in partnership with the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) with different governmental agencies, local, state, and federal continues with great success and support. On April 26, 2023, AHRC-ICD…

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The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead

April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

The term Arab will be meaningless if we don’t stand behind it and choose “MENA” instead By Ray Hanania Last month, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, House Bill 3768, which would include the term MENA (Middle East and North Africa) in the “Uniform Racial Classification Act” which requires state agencies to…

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County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Arab Heritage Month with business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland Arab community with Certificates of Excellence. Pappas will also unveil her office’s new Arab-language outreach video at…

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Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering best wishes and support to all Muslims for a joyous and meaningful celebration. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close,…

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Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 News Editor News Editor 2 Comments

Essential recipes and ingredients during Ramadan Ramadan is an important month-long religious observance for Muslims who observe it by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community engagement. The 30 day period of fasting begins at sunrise and ends as sunset and observant Muslims eat only before sunrise for the “Suhoor” and after sunset for the “Iftar.” The evening Iftar…

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