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  • Imad Hamad Director American Human Rights Council
    AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel: American Arabs
  • The U.S.S. Liberty photo courtesy of the USS Liberty Veterans.
    Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8 American Arabs
  • AHRC Logo new Feb 2021
    AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community Activism
  • Former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, ShawnTe Raines-Welch and Nick Kantas, candidates for Judge in the 4th SubCircuit, and Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar.
    Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday American Arabs
  • Citgo Gas Station and Quik Mart at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago ordered closed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot because a street gang member with an AK-47 killed someone in front of the store. Only Arab and Muslim stores are being closed by the Mayor
    Arabs and Muslim blast Mayor lightfoot for racist store closings American Arabs
  • Closure notice posted on the doors and windows of Arab American businesses during Mayor Lori Lightfoot's closure of Arab owned stores in June - Sept. 2021. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Chicago aldermen to host “forum” to explore Mayor Lightfoot’s racist crackdown on Arab stores Activism
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    Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress, Rob Cruz, Opens a Dialogue with the Palestinian Community American Arabs
  • Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods American Arabs
  • Closure notice posted on the doors and windows of Arab American businesses during Mayor Lori Lightfoot's closure of Arab owned stores in June - Sept. 2021. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot American Arabs
  • April 24, 2022 Illinois DCEO American ArabChamber event
    American Arab Chamber and DCEO host online panel to help Arab Businesses secure funding Activism
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    Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders Activism

Tag: 2019

Muhammad among the top 10 baby names in 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Muhammad among the top 10 baby names in 2019
Muhammad among the top 10 baby names in 2019

Muhammad among the top 10 baby names in 2019 For the first time, the name Muhammad has risen to become one of the top 10 baby names in 2019, according to the online baby monitoring website BabyCenter.com. Also, the Muslim female name Aaliyah also ranks 10th among baby names during 2019. Exzperts note that there…

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American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019
American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on Oct. 18, 2019 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Registration opens at 5:30 pm. The chamber will celebrate 27 years of business activism. Location: The Henry 300 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI…

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ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019
ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019

ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019 Anera’s Dinner Host Committee is proud to announce its annual fundraiser dinner on Oct. 11, 2019 featuring the following honorees and guests: H.E. Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Embassy of the State of Kuwait;  H.E. Hunaina Sultan Al-Mughairy, the Sultanate of Oman; H.E. Dina Kawar, Embassy of the Kingdom…

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Dave Abdallah campaigns for re-election at Dearborn Heights City Council

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Dave Abdallah campaigns for re-election at Dearborn Heights City Council
Dave Abdallah campaigns for re-election at Dearborn Heights City Council

Dave Abdallah campaigns for re-election at Dearborn Heights City Council Dave Abdallah, here. It has been one of my greatest honors to serve you on the Dearborn Heights City Council for almost 4 years. That is why I am seeking reelection. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6th, is the primary election and I am counting on the…

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American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle

Posted on April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle
St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle

St. George Church celebrates 25th Anniversary of Weeping Icon miracle St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago’s west suburb of Cicero will hold a special service on Tuesday April 22 to honor the 25th anniversary of the discovery of a weeping icon of the Virgin Mary that has come to be known officially as “The…

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Christian & Muslim, News, religion

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on AADC Endorsements for April 2 election
AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election There are nearly a dozen Arab Americans running for elected office in Illinois for various positions including at local school boards and municipal offices. Here’s a selection of the top candidates from the Chicagoland suburbs with links to their contact information. The Arab American Democratic Club is proud to…

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Activism, American Arabs, Culture, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14
I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14 I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, taking place at Chicago’s landmark Navy Pier, Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Following an inaugural…

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    AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel:
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  • The U.S.S. Liberty photo courtesy of the USS Liberty Veterans.
    Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8
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  • AHRC Logo new Feb 2021
    AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community
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  • Former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, ShawnTe Raines-Welch and Nick Kantas, candidates for Judge in the 4th SubCircuit, and Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar.
    Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday
    May 15, 2022
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  • Imad Hamad Director American Human Rights Council
    AHRC Calls for Moral Consistency on Human Rights, Urges President Biden to Pause His Trip to Israel:
    May 24, 2022
  • The U.S.S. Liberty photo courtesy of the USS Liberty Veterans.
    Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8
    May 23, 2022
  • AHRC Logo new Feb 2021
    AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community
    May 19, 2022
  • Closure notice posted on the doors and windows of Arab American businesses during Mayor Lori Lightfoot's closure of Arab owned stores in June - Sept. 2021. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Chicago aldermen to host forum on Arab businesses closed by Mayor Lightfoot
    April 15, 2022

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  • The Tabboun: Israeli human rights violations hit
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