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Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

October 31, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has identified more than $100 million in property tax overpayments that can be refunded to property owners. Working with community organizations like the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and its president Hassan Nijem, the county has identified nearly…

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Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food

August 8, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

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Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism

August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism By Ray Hanania August 12, 2002. From the National Arab American journalism Association Archives Journalism is a profession, not an instrument of politics. Yet, professional journalism can influence politics and events by insuring that an accurate version of events are presented to the public. The imprimatur…

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American Arabs deserve respect

March 28, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

American Arabs deserve respect American Arabs are finding their voice in this country, engaging in business, community service and in elective office and public service. Today’s atmosphere of American Arabs running for public office is in full swing from the days years ago when politicians did everything they could to exclude Arabs from government, from services…

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American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

March 21, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor Michigan-born Egyptian American doctor and health care activist Abdul El-Sayed has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of Michigan in the 2018 general election. El-Sayed will have to win the Democratic Party nomination before running for the office…

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Applied Bank® Announces The Honorable Walid Maalouf as New Director

November 21, 2016November 24, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Applied Bank® Announces The Honorable Walid Maalouf as New Director Applied Bank, Wilmington, DE, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Walid Maalouf to Applied Bank’s Board of Directors. Mr. Maalouf is currently a Private Banking and Foreign Policy Consultant in the Washington D.C. area. His banking career span from 1988 to 2003 in…

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AAI Launches voter information hotline

October 26, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AAI launches voter information hotline In the final days before the Nov. 8 elections, the Arab American Institute has launched a Hotline for Arab American voters who may have questions or issues at the polls. As many of you may realize, this is the first presidential election without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act and we want…

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The first Cubs curse was by an Arab American

October 24, 2016January 1, 2025 rayhanania 3 Comments

The first Cubs curse was by an Arab American The first Cubs curse was by an Arab American in Chicago, but it was for a good reason. It was issued by Abdullah al-Tidhatch in 1908 after the Cubs refused to reinstate the league’s first Arab player, Fareed Habibi, according to sources, myths and old wives’…

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Middle Eastern Americans Supporting Trump

October 10, 2016September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A US election special: meet the Americans of Middle Eastern descent supporting Trump By Kerning Cultures Author’s note: The views expressed herein do not reflect Kerning Cultures’ and company’s personal views. As always, we remain agnostic. And, the above episode is different from the article below. “Donald J Trump is calling for a total and…

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American Arab pushes for voter empowerment

October 7, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab pushes for voter empowerment. Building on the #YallaVote branding for Arab American get-out-the-vote efforts, the Arab American Institute has updated its campaign with “Ammu Sam” the brainchild of one design-savvy Arab American. Rawan Elbaba talks about the inspiration behind the new image which adorns t-shirts, totes and buttons for 2016. By Rawan Elbaba…

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American Arab runs for Mayor of Los Angeles

June 21, 2016April 13, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

American Arab Security specialist and first responder Matthew H. Giaba has announced his candidacy for mayor of the nation’s second largest city, Los Angeles. Giaba, American Lebanese and Christian, said he is driven by the need for change and solving the city’s problems. By Ray Hanania American Arab Matthew H. Giaba, a Lebanese American Christian, has…

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Importance of Arab American labor leader Nagi Daifullah

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Importance of Arab American labor leader Nagi Daifullah By Natalie Nisco-Frank I had never heard the name Nagi Daifullah (Daifallah) before. Not growing up. Not in school. Not in my history books. Never. Yet his story is distinctly American as it reflects our history of immigrants who came to this country with few profitable skills,…

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American Arab vying for Nevada congressional seat

May 10, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Nevada attorney Jesse Sbaih aims to win Democratic nomination of hotly contested 3rd Congressional seat By Shadi Matar Las Vegas has often been called the “City of Lights” but these days Jesse Sbaih is shining just as brightly. His story is one of hard work, dedication, and giving back to the community. He also…

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Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers

May 4, 2016 rayhanania 1 Comment

Joumana Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers Readers of Detroit’s largest alt weekly magazine, Detroit Metro Times, voted prominent Michigan Accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz as the Best Female Attorney for 2016 in an annual survey that lists the most respected individuals in 10 industry areas from Sports to Law. The Best…

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Kayrouz vows to continue fighting for those in need

May 3, 2016 rayhanania 1 Comment

Joumana Kayrouz vows to expand work for women’s rights and people in need Prominent Michigan Attorney Joumana Kayrouz this week said she will broaden her fight as an advocate for women’s rights and expand her activism to champion international expatriate support for the nation ofLebanon. Kayrouz, one of Michigan’s leading Michigan accident attorneys and legal advocates, said…

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Senior Correspondent: 7th Book and Bookend

February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 Eileen Fleming 2 Comments

Senior Non-Arab Correspondent for The Arab Daily News seventh book is the bookend to her first; Inspired by a 1948 Palestinian Muslim refugee who responded to 911 by establishing The Olive Trees Foundation for Peace. Eileen Fleming explains: Before the events of 11 September 2001, I was an apolitical privileged American who had embarked upon…

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Controversy plagues Arab Quartback Manziel

February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Johnny Manziel, the American Arab of Lebanese and Italian heritage, was on a fast track to fame as quarterback for the Cleveland Browns professional football team. But Manziel couldn’t seem to get his personal life in order, and a series of controversies including physical altercationsreportedly pushed the team to drop him this year By Ray Hanania Fewer than…

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New film explores challenges facing American Arabs

January 7, 2016April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Usama Alshaibi’s documentary “American Arab” has its national television premiere on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 8 p.m. on WORLD Channel (check local listings), as part of the fourth season of AMERICA REFRAMED, public media’s newest documentary series. The film, made through Chicago production collective Kartemquin Films (makers of THE INTERRUPTERS), will be available for free streaming on www.worldchannel.org starting February…

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