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Racist social media posts force one of Minneapolis’ largest Arab groceries to close

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Racist social media posts force one of Minneapolis’ largest Arab groceries to close
Racist social media posts force one of Minneapolis’ largest Arab groceries to close

Racist social media posts force one of Minneapolis’ largest Arab groceries to close Social posts denounced as “racist” posted years ago by the daughter of a major Minneapolis Arab Grocery store have been cited in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing to force the closure of that store. Majdi Wadi published a passioned explanation…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, mainstream, News, Politics, racism

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity
George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity Racism is a universal challenge. There is no society on earth that is free from racism. While the US and other countries have made progress to be less racist, racism still exists. The death of George Floyd has resulted in avalanche of condemnation and massive protests. This reaction to Mr….

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Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Events, Guest Columnist, Imad Hamad, mainstream, Opinion, racism

Annual Update for Vanunu Mordechai, Israel’s nuclear whistleblower and Captive

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Annual Update for Vanunu Mordechai, Israel’s nuclear whistleblower and Captive
Annual Update for Vanunu Mordechai, Israel’s nuclear whistleblower and Captive

Israel’s nuclear whistleblower Vanunu Mordechai reported by tweet: “They renew all the restrictions for one more year, from June 2020 to June 2021, no any Freedom yet, So I will continue to post every month ‘Waiting to be free’” By Eileen Fleming Read Vanunu’s monthly tweets HERE WHY you should care: From 1976 to 1985,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Minneapolis racial firestorm began at Arab American-owned store

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Minneapolis racial firestorm began at Arab American-owned store
Minneapolis racial firestorm began at Arab American-owned store

Minneapolis racial firestorm began at Arab American-owned store The tragedy that resulted in the death of George Floyd and sparked a national wave of riots, arson, looting and violence began at the counter of an Arab American grocery store in Minneapolis where Floyd allegedly tried to purchase items using a counterfeit 20 dollar bill. The…

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A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Posted on May 29, 2020June 6, 2020 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day
A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Covid-19 caused the cancellation of the USS Liberty’s 53rd reunion of survivors of The Six Day War. The following is published in honor of 2020’s USS Liberty Remembrance Day. By Eileen Fleming This retired nurse has lived in Florida for decades but New York is my homeland. I began paying attention to Covid19 in January. It…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

New website gives Muslim Americans Faith-based solutions to Estate Planning

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on New website gives Muslim Americans Faith-based solutions to Estate Planning
New website gives Muslim Americans Faith-based solutions to Estate Planning

New website gives Muslim Americans Faith-based solutions to Estate Planning Abed Awad, a New-Jersey based attorney and international expert in Islamic law, announced today the launch of Shariawiz.com, an innovative faith based estate planning website designed to make estate planning for Muslim Americans easy, customizable and affordable.   Through a comprehensive, easy-to-use format, Shariawiz.com guides its…

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Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other
Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other

Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Other Arriving in New York after fleeing the terror of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Soheila Adelipour and her family believed the worst was behind them. Life was great for a while; the kids went to college, worked hard and…

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Netflix fuels war on truth in new season of Fauda

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Netflix fuels war on truth in new season of Fauda
Netflix fuels war on truth in new season of Fauda

Netflix fuels war on truth in new season of Fauda Netflix fuels war on truth in its new series “Fauda,” which purports to show the reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a distortion that waters down Israel’s oppressive brutality while exaggerating the threat from the Palestinians. The 3 season series is so disgusting I am…

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Arab Radio Video: Hanania on Biden, Tlaib, Qatar’s menacing sheikh and more

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio Video: Hanania on Biden, Tlaib, Qatar’s menacing sheikh and more
Arab Radio Video: Hanania on Biden, Tlaib, Qatar’s menacing sheikh and more

Arab Radio Video: Hanania on Biden, Tlaib, Qatar’s menacing sheikh and more Video of Radio talkshow host and award winning column Ray Hanania discusses Joe Biden’s promise to restore funding to the Palestinians, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s re-election challenges and her rival Brenda Jones who is gaining ground, and the alleged menacing violence of Qatar’s playboy…

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Trump will recognize Israeli annexation of West Bank, officials say

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump will recognize Israeli annexation of West Bank, officials say
Trump will recognize Israeli annexation of West Bank, officials say

Trump will recognize Israeli annexation of West Bank, officials say State Department officials said Tuesday they will recognizer size Israel’s plans to annex major areas of the West Bank, under the condition that Israel pursues peace with the Palestinians under President Trump’s “Deal of the Century.” By Ray Hanania President Trump will recognize Israel’s annexation…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

EU, France, Ireland urge decisive action to block Israeli annexation of West Bank

Posted on April 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on EU, France, Ireland urge decisive action to block Israeli annexation of West Bank
EU, France, Ireland urge decisive action to block Israeli annexation of West Bank

EU, France, Ireland urge decisive action to block Israeli annexation of West Bank Al-Haq Welcomes EU, Irish and French Positions and Urges Third States to Take Decisive Action to Prevent Further Israeli Annexation On 20 April 2020, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Chief of General Staff of the Israeli Occupying Forces, Benny Gantz,…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Israelis and Palestinians to hold virtual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony The Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum will take place, for the 15th consecutive year, on Memorial Day – tomorrow, Monday, April 27th, beginning at 8:30 PM Jerusalem time. The Ceremony this year will be…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Culture, Event, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Video

Muslims applaud Spongebob Square Pants Ramadan Mubarak message

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Muslims applaud Spongebob Square Pants Ramadan Mubarak message
Muslims applaud Spongebob Square Pants Ramadan Mubarak message

Muslims applaud Spongebob Square Pants Ramadan Mubarak message Popular American children’s cartoon offers Ramadan Greeting to Muslim worshipers in a first from popular American culture for children and young people Today, the television show that has brought smiles to so many, brings smiles to Muslims across the globe with an Instagram post depicting the show’s…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Culture, Entertainment, Features, mainstream, News, religion, Television

Ramadan Kareem from AHRC

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ramadan Kareem from AHRC
Ramadan Kareem from AHRC

AHRC Wishes all Muslims a Blessed Ramadan The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. Ramadan is expected to begin on April 24, 2020. Ramadan is a month of fasting, praying, giving and spending time with friends and family. Given the mandate…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Press Releases, religion

Response to COVID-19 in Wavel Palestinian Refugee Camp

Posted on April 22, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Response to COVID-19 in Wavel Palestinian Refugee Camp
Response to COVID-19 in Wavel Palestinian Refugee Camp

Response to COVID-19 in Wavel Palestinian Refugee Camp Anera is beginning a multi-faceted response to COVID-19 in Wavel camp for Palestinian refugees in Baalbeck, Lebanon. A Palestinian refugee who fled the Syrian civil war, and who lives near the camp, tested positive for the virus today. She traveled in and out of the camp often,…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, coronavirus, Health, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, refugees

UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager
UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager

UN Human Rights officials condemn Iran for executing teenager Two UN human rights experts today expressed their dismay that the Islamic Republic of Iran has again violated international human rights law by executing by hanging this morning child offender Shayan Saeedpour. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,…

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Iran, News

Dr. Ashrawi: Hebron’s World Heritage Must be Protected from Israeli Aggression

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dr. Ashrawi: Hebron’s World Heritage Must be Protected from Israeli Aggression
Dr. Ashrawi: Hebron’s World Heritage Must be Protected from Israeli Aggression

Dr. Ashrawi: Hebron’s World Heritage Must be Protected from Israeli Aggression “Israel’s approval of the confiscation of Islamic Waqf land belonging to the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron is an egregious assault on Palestinian land and a grave violation of international law as well as signed agreements. This is a provocative and irresponsible action that will…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases, racism

Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary
Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary

Arab News newspaper celebrates 45th year anniversary The Middle East’s leading English language Newspaper, The Arab News, celebrates its 45th Anniversary this week showcasing its history in special retrospectives and a selection of features on the 45 most important Middle East events during its publication life. The Arab News Newspaper, the Middle East’s leading English…

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Arab News, Arab World, Business, Features, Gulf States, Middle East, News, News Media, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Spotlight

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