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Congresswoman McCollum slams illegal Trump-Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Congresswoman McCollum slams illegal Trump-Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands
Congresswoman McCollum slams illegal Trump-Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands

Congresswoman McCollum slams illegal Trump-Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands Congresswoman Betty McCollum urges Democrats in Congress to Reject Illegal Israeli-Trump Annexation of Palestinian Lands To Promote Middle East Peace and Security. Slams Secretary of State Michael Pompeo for visiting an illegal racist Israeli settlement in Israel Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today…

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AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the rest of the world community in observing the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. The day is observed annually on December 2.   This day was established by the United Nations to…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, mainstream, Middle East, Press Releases, racism

Over 100 US Congregations Reflect on Plight of Palestinian Christians, Rebuking Administration’s Christian Zionism

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Over 100 US Congregations Reflect on Plight of Palestinian Christians, Rebuking Administration’s Christian Zionism
Over 100 US Congregations Reflect on Plight of Palestinian Christians, Rebuking Administration’s Christian Zionism

Over 100 US Congregations Reflect on Plight of Palestinian Christians, Rebuking Administration’s Christian Zionism  Less than two weeks after Mike Pompeo visited a museum in Jerusalem honoring Christian Zionism, more than 115 U.S. Christian congregations representing 10 of the largest Protestant denominations and the Catholic church preached on the plight of Palestinian Christians and Muslims…

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New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement
New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement Refugees who have fled famine and violence and resettled in the US too often are isolated, disconnected, living in despair. They typically have housing, food, clothing. Yet they miss the large inter-connected families, the all-embracing social fabric of their previous homes. They yearn…

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American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4
American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4 The American Human Rights Council will host its annual Spirit of Humanities Gala Dinner on December 4, 2020 at the Greenfield Manor Banquet Hall in Dearborn. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is dedicated to defending and protecting human rights as outlined in…

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Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election
Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election Khaled Salem announced he is running against U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who has been repeatedly denounced as a racist anti-Arab incumbent, in the upcoming 2022 election. Salem also demanded on Monday that foreign governments release all American detainees who are being held in their prisons…

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Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 
Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus 

Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus  How eight centuries of Muslim rule in what is now Spain led to a golden age of culture and science in the emirates of the Iberian Peninsula. An investigation by Arab News’ new Research & Studies Unit tracks down some of the descendants of families…

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Arab News, Arab World, Features, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser AHRC to host its Annual Spirit of Humanity Gala virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arab American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will headline the Spirit of Humanity Gala fundraiser for the American Human Rights Council on December 4, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) will be hosting its annual…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Event, Events, Features, Humor, News

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

Posted on November 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad
AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad This year’s electoral turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions have already voted and millions are still expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.   While there have been long lines and some problems with mailed in ballots, overall, the process has run remarkably well for a Covid-19 world. AHRC salutes…

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Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course
Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course By Imad Hamad Every minute counts during this exceptional election cycle. The electoral outcome depends on turnout.  Anyone following the news has read about the long lines of voters eager to make their voice heard.  This is great for democratic rule.  This elections is not about…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Guest Columnist, Opinion

Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally
Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally

Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally Arab Americans encouraged to be fully engaged in the November 3, 2020 General Election and to make their voices heard by the candidates, local government officials, and the news media. The 3 hour online Zoom Annual Rally for Candidates hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club and the American…

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Activism, American Arabs, Civil Rights, Congress, Election, News, Podcast, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East
Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East Biden seen as better for the Middle East, but most Arabs want him to shun Obama era policies: Arab News/YouGov poll. Majority of respondents believe both Presidential candidates would be bad for the region. Trump scores higher on Iran policies, but not on Jerusalem move. Containing Iran…

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Arab News, Arab World, Election, Middle East, News, Politics, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi

Posted on October 21, 2020October 25, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi
Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi

Last Lunch—Reflecting on Aljazeera’s Documentary of Yemen’s President Al-Hamdi By Gamal Gasim After more than four decades of deliberate regional media oversight, there is now a serious, thought-provoking documentary film on the assassination of Yemen’s popular President, Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Hamdi. The tragic killing of President Al-Hamdi, alongside his own brother Abd Allah Al-Hamdi and two…

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Arab World Politics, Features, Guest Columnist

Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd
Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Activism, American Arabs, Arab News, Arab Radio, Congress, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020
Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local…

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Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”
Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show” Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile will assess the impact of the November 3 Presidential election on the campaign to replace Iran’s religious dictatorship with Democratic institutions on The Ray Hanania Show on Live Detroit Radio Wednesday, Oct. 14,…

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Arab News, Arab World, Iran, Middle East, News, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Terrorism, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit
Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit New department will commission papers and host expert debates and policy briefings by high-level officials  The Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Studies Unit (RSU) that will provide information on thought-provoking studies on a number of regional issues….

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AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: 

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: 
AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: 

AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the disrupted plot to harm Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The media has reported that the FBI and state law enforcement disrupted a plan to kidnap the governor and harm other elected officials. The media has reported that the…

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