2020 Archives

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

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

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 Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

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

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

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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AAI President Jim Zogby offers compelling reason to support Joe Biden

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AAI President Jim Zogby offers compelling reason to support Joe Biden Arab American Institute founder and president Jim Zogby offered the most compelling argument why American Arabs should support Joe Biden for President over President Donald Trump during an appearance on The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 live radio on the US Arab…

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The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election

September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election? That’s…

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Arab Americans urge retention of Aurelia Pucinski for Illinois Appellate Court justice

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Americans urge retention of Aurelia Pucinski for Illinois Appellate Court justice Illinois Appellate Court Justice Aurelia Pucinski is seeking retention on the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. Her Ballot number is 201 and she needs your support. This year’s ballot is going to be very long and difficult because of having so…

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Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration Marie Newman, who ousted Congressman Dan Lipinski from office in the Democratic Primary election last March, told a rally hosted by Arab Americans Friday that she will strive to bring police and activists together for the benefit of the community and to fight racism of all…

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Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Podcast: Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib Former Michigan State Senator Ian Conyers accused Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of ignoring her campaign promises to sit in the limelight of international issues “she never addressed” in the 2018 campaign. Conyers said that Brenda Jones, the Detroit City Council President, has the district support to replace…

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Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race

July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race Ian Conyers, the nephew of long serving and popular Congressman John Conyers, who retired in 2017 and creating the vacancy the 13th District seat, will join award winning Palestinian American journalist and radio talk show host on live radio on Friday July 17,…

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CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four courageous journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia with the 2020International Press Freedom Awards. All four have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. CPJ will also honor lawyer Amal Clooney with the Gwen Ifill Award. …

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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

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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Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility The American Human Rights Council in Dearborn, Michigan held a conference on the growing problem of Opiod Addiction in the Arab American and Muslim community. The conference was held on Feb. 18, 2020 to address the challenges facing drug addictions On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the…

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