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Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference
Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Muslim Leaders, Lawmakers to Discuss Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Advocates representing the Muslim and immigrant communities across Chicagoland will travel to the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, to call for strengthening Illinois’ welcoming state policies…

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Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025
Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025

Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025 Palestine Red Crescent Society Calls for Independent International Investigation to Hold Those Responsible Accountable for the Crime of Targeting Ambulance Teams in Rafah on March 23, 2025 The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) affirms that the targeting of its ambulance convoy…

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Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 By Press Release Press Release No Comments on Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement
Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement

Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement PRESS RELEASE — March 17, 2025 Orland Fire Protection District, IL — As you may see, we do not have the endorsements of mayors, supervisors, or union leaders and activists. We are independent and we support good government. We are most proud of the…

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Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13

Posted on March 14, 2025March 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13
Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13

Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 By Ray Hanania More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Iftar dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce and the Palestine Club at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in…

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CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 By Press Release Press Release 1 Comment on CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation
CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation

CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today denounced the circulation of anti-Muslim flyers in Mokena, Illinois, and urged authorities to investigate the incident as a hate crime. SEE: Summit Hill District 161 Candidates Denounce Anti-Muslim Flyers The anonymous flyer,…

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Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview
Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview

Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a “Candidate’s Iftar” on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5:30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The event is open to all candidates and to…

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MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator
MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator

MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator MBC GROUP’s revolutionary platform is set to offer a new era of digital and traditional content consumption across the region, bringing together the best of entertainment including MBC’s award-winning TV channels and Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform. To celebrate launch, MBCNOW arrives with…

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Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony

Posted on February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony

Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony Championing Unity, Love, and Pluralism Through Interfaith Weddings Washington, D.C., – Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse, a renowned interfaith wedding officiant, is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone—his 500th marriage ceremony. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Ghouse has officiated weddings that transcend faith, race, and ethnicity, fostering unity and…

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

Posted on February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 By Press Release Press Release No Comments on AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview
AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko’s Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which…

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Israeli Settlement Expansion Continues for Fifth Consecutive Week: Plans to Advance 765 New Housing Units

Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Israeli Settlement Expansion Continues for Fifth Consecutive Week: Plans to Advance 765 New Housing Units
Israeli Settlement Expansion Continues for Fifth Consecutive Week: Plans to Advance 765 New Housing Units

Israeli Settlement Expansion Continues for Fifth Consecutive Week: Plans to Advance 765 New Housing Units On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the Higher Planning Council (HPC) will convene to discuss the approval of a construction plan for 765 housing units in the settlement of Beitar Illit. Since December 2024, the HPC has been advancing housing construction…

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A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice

Posted on December 29, 2024April 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice

A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice #Read @RayHanania I love #MiddleEastern #Arab food recipes in addition to politics. Here’s my how to make Stuffed #GrapeLeaves with diced #lamb #steak #wariqDuwali #OxTail and #rice Read Ray Hanania’s columns on politics, life in general, and his love for…

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All United launches to empower local community and drive political change

Posted on December 17, 2024February 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on All United launches to empower local community and drive political change
All United launches to empower local community and drive political change

All United launches to empower local community and drive political change ORLAND PARK, IL – Last week, All United, a newly established statewide Political Action Committee (PAC), launched its mission to build a powerful and inclusive political movement at its inaugural fundraiser—an event that demonstrated the strength, unity, and resolve of the communities it aims…

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CAIR condemns GOP selection of Genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee

Posted on December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR condemns GOP selection of Genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee
CAIR condemns GOP selection of Genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee

CAIR condemns GOP selection of Genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the GOP’s selection of genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) as chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the next Congress….

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Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad

Posted on November 27, 2024December 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad
Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad

Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad The resolutions were approved in the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois State House on November 11 and on November 13, 2024, memorializing his passing and acknowledging his achievements as a proud Arab American State Senator Michael Hastings and State Rep. Cyril…

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CAIR-Chicago to Renew Calls for Senator Sara Feigenholtz to resign over her promoting Hatred of Muslims

Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR-Chicago to Renew Calls for Senator Sara Feigenholtz to resign over her promoting Hatred of Muslims
CAIR-Chicago to Renew Calls for Senator Sara Feigenholtz to resign over her promoting Hatred of Muslims

CAIR-Chicago to Renew Calls for Senator Sara Feigenholtz to resign over her promoting Hatred of Muslims Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz has a history of anti-Arab and racist remarks and a bias against Arab Americans and yet she is not held accountable because her victims are Arabs and Muslims. CAIR and other organizations have been…

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Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure

Posted on November 7, 2024November 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure
Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure

Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure WHO: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer and Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago WHAT: Celebration of Arab American contributions at which Pappas will present certificates of recognition to community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs and…

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Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition

Posted on November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition
Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition

Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition Chicago, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC), formerly the Arab American Democratic Club, this week endorsed Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party for President and released its endorsement list for Illinois House, legislative and countywide races on Nov. 5, 2024. AADC…

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CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing
CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing

CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, Friday (Nov. 1, 2024) announced that the results of its latest and final poll of Muslim voter preferences in the 2024 presidential election show that…

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