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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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AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service:

Posted on April 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service:
AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service:

AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges President Trump and Congress to provide all the necessary assistance to the US Postal service (USPS). The US Postal service is as essential.  All postal service personnel and carriers have been providing a vital service to the…

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A Gaza-based startup is helping digitize e-commerce across the Arab world

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on A Gaza-based startup is helping digitize e-commerce across the Arab world
A Gaza-based startup is helping digitize e-commerce across the Arab world

A Gaza-based startup is helping digitize e-commerce across the Arab world Palestinians in Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip launch online e-commerce site, Matjaree, to stimulate sales and economy during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. A Gaza-based startup is helping the Arab world shop online during pandemic A Gaza-based team of internet and computers experts are helping the Arab…

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AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues

Posted on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues
AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues

AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) in compliance with government instructions has closed its physical office to the public and is working remotely. AHRC and its volunteers continue to work and address concerns especially related to prisoners’ and immigration detainees’ issues. We ask for patience. We…

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CMEP Affirms United Nations and the Vatican’s Calls for Global Ceasefire

Posted on April 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on CMEP Affirms United Nations and the Vatican’s Calls for Global Ceasefire
CMEP Affirms United Nations and the Vatican’s Calls for Global Ceasefire

CMEP Affirms United Nations and the Vatican’s Calls for Global Ceasefire Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) applauds UN Secretary General António Guterres’ March 23 call for an immediate ceasefire in all corners of the globe. The ceasefire is especially critical in the Middle East as an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic by reinforcing…

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Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society

Posted on April 10, 2020September 28, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society

Profile: Hanania argues American Arabs need more networking and greater involvement in local society Freelance writer Thabet al-Arabi profiles Ray Hanania, an Op-Ed columnist, former Chicago City Hall political reporter, and radio talk show host. The profile explores Hanania’s life from wanting to study medicine to turning to journalism, communications and standup comedy to challenge…

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The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us

Posted on April 7, 2020April 9, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us
The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us

The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us There is no doubt that the novel coronavirus has turned our life upside down. One can honestly say there is life before the virus and life after it. The virus is a threat to all of us. No one is immune and the virus is…

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Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros
Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros

Video: Coronavirus funeral for Mansour Tadros Mansour Tadros died on March 28 as a result of the coronavirus and was buried in a “social distancing” funeral on March 31 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. This is a video of the funeral in which mourners were forced by social distancing requirements set by the nation and the…

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Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson

Posted on March 30, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson
Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson

Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson AHRC Deeply Mourns the Death of Rep. Isaac Robinson. Robinson died Sunday March 29, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its profound grievance and sadness for the tragic loss of State Rep. Isaac Robinson. Mr. Robinson died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at age…

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Community mourns passing of Mansour Tadros

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Community mourns passing of Mansour Tadros
Community mourns passing of Mansour Tadros

Community mourns passing of Mansour Tadros Leaders of the Arab American community mourned the death of Mansour Tadros who published one of the midwest’s most popular bi-lingual Arab American newspapers, The Future News. Tadros died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, as a result of a suspected coronavirus infection. Tadros was released from the hospital on…

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Palestinians all too familiar with oppression of lockdowns

Posted on March 28, 2020March 29, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Palestinians all too familiar with oppression of lockdowns
Palestinians all too familiar with oppression of lockdowns

Palestinians all too familiar with oppression of lockdowns If the world wants to understand how to survive the coronavirus, and lockdowns, home confinement, lack of medical services and the restrictions on everyday life, they should just turn to the Palestinians who have been suffering through the brutal and oppressive Israeli occupation. Originally published in the…

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AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers

Posted on March 28, 2020March 29, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers
AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers

AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers The American Human Rights Council is urging that states and the Federal government provide support against the spread of the coronavirus in American prisons and correctional centers. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation’s human rights community in calling upon state governments…

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Update from Palestine in wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on March 25, 2020March 29, 2020 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Update from Palestine in wake of Coronavirus Pandemic
Update from Palestine in wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Update from Palestine in wake of Coronavirus Pandemic A look in photos and comment at the challenges facing Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank, this a look at the Christian Palestinian Community in Taybeh and also in Bethlehem, from correspondent Dr. Maria Khoury. Photos courtesy of Maria Khoury. By Maria Khoury May God protect you…

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Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Posted on March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois
Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent Dan Lipinski….

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The USS Liberty Document Archive Is Now Up and Running

Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 By Joe Meadors No Comments on The USS Liberty Document Archive Is Now Up and Running
The USS Liberty Document Archive Is Now Up and Running

The USS Liberty Document Archive Is Now Up and Running. For over 50 years, anyone researching the USS Liberty attack and continuing cover-up of that attack was confronted with one question: Do I have all of the available documents needed to produce a complete, documented account of the attack?  With the creation of our USS…

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Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition
Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes
Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes

Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes Eileen Zogby, an activist and the wife of Arab American Institute founder James Zogby, died this week. Mrsl Zogby was involved with the AAI, and also with the Palestine Human Rights Campaign along with Save Lebanon. Arab Americans around the country are offering their condolences on…

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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception
Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception Hyatt Magazine will host a special dinner commemorating Arab American Heritage Month at the Paradise Banquets in Bridgeview on April 21, 2020. April is recognized in 18 American states as Arab American Heritage month and was designated in a special law adopted by the Illinois Legislature in…

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