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Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments
Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Illinois Office of Tourism inducted 30 small businesses into the “Illinois Made Program” and once again the Governor has ignored and marginalized Arab American businesses. Pritzker’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies have been a longstanding problem that he has refused to address. Pritzker…

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The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth
The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth

The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth By Amjad Saqer al-Kremeen Young people in any nation represent the real opportunity for change in their societies and often aspire to make a difference for their communities and push their nation to compete in a fast moving and highly competitive world Jordan is a young country. Jordanian youth,…

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Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8

Posted on November 3, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8
Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8

Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8 State Rep. Cyril Nichols has hit the ground running to represent every community in the newly drawn 32nd Illinois House District, including supporting Arab and Muslim Americans. Nichols is a champion of civil and human rights and has made a commitment to…

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Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

Posted on November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

Arab American Democratic Club urges NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) urges the state’s more than 110,000 Arab American and 250,000 Muslim voters to vote NO on the re-election bid of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker has marginalized the needs of Arab Americans and Muslim Americans, failing to name…

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Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Posted on October 28, 2022November 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois
Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois

Assyrian American GOP group endorses candidates in Illinois In Illinois, where dead people vote, you have no excuse not to vote. – Lt. Col Sargis Sangari (Ret) Senator Darren Bailey: GOP Nominee for IL Governor, & SB2900, New Paradigms w/Sargis Sangari EP #111, on New Paradigms with Sargis Sangari, Episode #111, Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey,…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

Posted on October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas
No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Imad_Hamad 1 Comment on AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success
AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success

AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success On Friday 21, 2022, close to seven hundred guests of a truly diverse make-up reflecting the American mosaic of color, race and faith attended AHRC’s annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn. This year’s gala was held in- person after two years of…

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Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts
Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts Buy any 2 cookbooks and get a surprise free cookbook As the holiday season approaches, I am excited to share with you our latest crop of international cookbooks from award-winning chefs, which have already received amazing pre-publication reviews. From Lebanese cuisine to Ukrainian, Chinese, Jamaican, African, Indian,…

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

Posted on October 22, 2022November 6, 2022 By News Editor News Editor 2 Comments on Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections
Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

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“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

Posted on October 22, 2022October 23, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on “Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life

“Ramy” cable series melds Arab world reality with every day American life By Ray Hanania As a Palestinian writer in America, my lifelong ambition is to write a TV series that portrays Arabs to Americans as being “no different” than other Americans. If I were to script that show someday, I would call it “Everybody…

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Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22 Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and…

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UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri
UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri

UN experts condemn Israel’s ‘sadistic’ punitive measures against French-Palestinian rights defender Salah Hammouri UN independent experts have called on Israel to immediately release Salah Hammouri, an arbitrarily detained French-Palestinian human rights defender and lawyer, who has just ended a 19 day hunger strike in objection to the systematic policy of administrative detention. “We are concerned…

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AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking
AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking  Recently, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held a community forum and open discussion addressing the challenge of human trafficking. The forum hosted representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Detroit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over sixty…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Michigan, News, refugees

Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US

Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Statements Issued About the Kingdom Following the OPEC+ Decision. But US Senate leaders and Congress vow retaliation An official at the Foreign Ministry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stated that the government of the Kingdom of…

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Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District
Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District

Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Michigan’s 12th District will receive three federal grants totaling $821,656. The grants will come from the National Parks Service’s (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program to construct parks for additional outdoor recreational activities….

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American Arabs, Congress, Michigan, News

My life long love affair with stuffed grape leaves

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on My life long love affair with stuffed grape leaves

My life long love affair with stuffed grape leaves For Arabs, making food is part of family life, the bond that brings everyone together. It isn’t just about eating, but about memories of growing up in a beautiful family. One of my favorite and most popular Arab meals is stuffed grape leaves, which is diced…

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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine
Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine The Holy Land Trust has facilitated a visit of 14 staff from the US congress through the Rebuilding Alliance which runs a Leadership Learning Mission to develop the understanding of senior influencers in politics. The congressional team visited Jerusalem and the West Bank…

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Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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