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  • UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories warns of a second Nakba  Arab World
  • Arab American community liaison Hassan Nijem, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Basta at the Arab American Heritage Month event hosted by Pappas’s office.
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  • Stuffed Grape Leaves. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
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  • Andrew Boutros, interim US Attorney Northern District of Illinois. Photo courtesy of the US Attorney's Office
    Andrew S. Boutros Takes Oath of Office as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois American Arabs
  • Israeli massacres of Palestinian civilians March 18 2025
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  • Investigation demanded in March 23 massacre of 15 first responders by Israel's military in Rafah
    Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025 Arab World
  • More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Ifatr dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in Bridgeview.
    Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 Activism
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    Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement Activism
  • Partial Image from a video produced by the PASC called "Citizens Against Insider Politics". The video slandered Arabs and Muslims in Orland Park as being supporters of terrorism. The PAC receivced a major donation fromt he founder of Pete's Fresh Market which operate stores in two heavily populated Arab and Muslim communities, Bridgeview and Orland Park.
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Threats against Bridgeview Mosque investigated (Updated)

Posted on January 22, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Threats against Bridgeview Mosque investigated (Updated)
Threats against Bridgeview Mosque investigated (Updated)

By Ray Hanania UPDATE 2, Friday: Bridgeview Police released the following statement: Bridgeview Police today interviewed two individuals believed to be involved in an exchange of comments on Facebook that involved allegations of threats made against the Bridgeview Mosque.  Both suspects were interviewed at the Bridgeview Police Headquarters. The names of the persons of interest…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania, religion, Spotlight

Arabs ignored as Illinois Governor leaves office

Posted on January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arabs ignored as Illinois Governor leaves office
Arabs ignored as Illinois Governor leaves office

By Ray Hanania Patrick Quinn has been touted often as a “friend” of the Arab American community in Illinois. As a governor, elected in 2009 to succeed his former running mate who was sent to jail, Rod Blagojevich, Quinn romanced the Arab community leading them to believe that in exchange for their support they would…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Who is the most recognized Arab in America?

Posted on December 31, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Who is the most recognized Arab in America?
Who is the most recognized Arab in America?

By Ray Hanania There are more than 4.5 million Arabs in the United States, and about 7 million Muslims. The majority of Arabs are Christian, by about 65 percent and the remainder are Muslim. Of the 7 million Muslims, only about 22 percent originate from one of 22 Arab countries and the largest majority are…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Star singer Tony Eid releases latest hit “Lamma Sheftik”

Posted on December 30, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Star singer Tony Eid releases latest hit “Lamma Sheftik”
Star singer Tony Eid releases latest hit “Lamma Sheftik”

By The Arab Daily News Staff Tony Eid song, “Lamma Sheftik” released in US for upcoming tour Tony Eid, considered by many to be the top singer in the USA, released a new hit on YouTube which had an immediate success throughout the world. The song produced between Lebanon and Syria is written by famous writer Riad Ali, Arrangement…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Spotlight

Israel Palestine Religion VS Spirit and Imagination

Posted on November 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Israel Palestine Religion VS Spirit and Imagination
Israel Palestine Religion VS Spirit and Imagination

By Eileen Fleming Sixty-six years of political conflict in Israel Palestine, the so-called Holy Land has focused on borders, settlements, checkpoints, terrorism and human rights has now morphed into Debates over access to sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven and where Jews believe their holy ancient temples…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Free Mordechai Vanunu Internationals Petition Obama End Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

Posted on November 2, 2014September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Free Mordechai Vanunu Internationals Petition Obama End Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions
Free Mordechai Vanunu Internationals Petition Obama End Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

Free Mordechai Vanunu Internationals Petition Obama End Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions   By Eileen Fleming   For twenty-eight years Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower, Mordechai Vanunu has been saying, “I have sacrificed my freedom and risked my life in order to expose the danger of nuclear weapons which threatens this whole region. I acted on behalf of…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Podcast: Mayoral candidate Fioretti vows to re-establish Chicago Arab Advisory Commission

Posted on October 3, 2014April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Mayoral candidate Fioretti vows to re-establish Chicago Arab Advisory Commission
Podcast: Mayoral candidate Fioretti vows to re-establish Chicago Arab Advisory Commission

Podcast Mayoral candidate Fioretti vows to re-establish Chicago Arab Advisory Commission Fioretti promises to recognize and work with Chicago’s rich racial and ethnic diversity that Mayor Emanuel has abandoned By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayoral candidate Robert “Bob” Fioretti said that one of his first acts as mayor will be to re-establish the role of the city’s “vibrant and…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

AAI launches voter drive in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day

Posted on September 22, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on AAI launches voter drive in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day
AAI launches voter drive in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day

AAI launches voter drive in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day Organizations in key states will participate in the Arab American Institute’s Yalla Vote campaign in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day on September 23 to register voters and engage the public on issues important to our community. AAI Executive Director Maya Berry, says American…

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Activism, American Arabs, News, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

Block the Boat Versus Israeli Zim Shipping Company

Posted on September 17, 2014November 30, 2020 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Block the Boat Versus Israeli Zim Shipping Company
Block the Boat Versus Israeli Zim Shipping Company

Block the Boat Versus Israeli Zim Shipping Company By Eileen Fleming Block the Boat actions against Israel-based Zim Integrated Shipping Services, began in Oakland, California and quickly spread to Tacoma, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Tampa. Last month in Oakland, four days of demonstrations by Block the Boat activists stopped the Zim Piraeus from fully unloading…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Children with PTSD in Gaza: AIPAC and MLK in USA

Posted on August 11, 2014September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Children with PTSD in Gaza: AIPAC and MLK in USA
Children with PTSD in Gaza: AIPAC and MLK in USA

Children with PTSD in Gaza: AIPAC and MLK in USA By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News   Palestinian health officials report that since Israel’s Operation Protective Edge began on July 8th, more than 1,900 people including at least 450 children have been killed. More than 9,000 civilians including at least 3,000 children…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Why American Arabs and Muslims need their own news blog

Posted on July 30, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Why American Arabs and Muslims need their own news blog
Why American Arabs and Muslims need their own news blog

Why American Arabs and Muslims need their own news blog By Ray Hanania The Huffington Post is one of the internet’s top ranked news blogs. And yet when you read through the HuffPo’s postings today, you notice that while the rest of the world is focused on the Israeli siege of Gaza and the massacre…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News Media, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn

Posted on April 16, 2014June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn
Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn

Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn By Ray Hanania I have been traveling to Dearborn, Michigan since I was a young child back in the 1950s. Back then, it was about the only place where you could purchase original ingredients to make Middle Eastern food recipes. So we would often make the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Travel

White House to recognize American Arab in honor of Cesar Chavez legacy

Posted on March 28, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on White House to recognize American Arab in honor of Cesar Chavez legacy
White House to recognize American Arab in honor of Cesar Chavez legacy

White House to recognize Palestine children’s activist at Cesar Chavez legacy awards By Ray Hanania The White House will honor 10 Americans including an American Arab involved in Palestinian children’s relief and providing health and social services to needy families in the Anaheim, California area, President Obama’s Office of of Public Engagement announced Friday. Although…

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American Arabs, News, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Arabs of Chicagoland: WBEZ Radio Interview & Video Photo Array

Posted on January 11, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arabs of Chicagoland: WBEZ Radio Interview & Video Photo Array
Arabs of Chicagoland: WBEZ Radio Interview & Video Photo Array

Arabs of Chicagoland: WBEZ Radio Interview & Video Photo Array Ray Hanania, the author of “Arabs of Chicagoland” (Arcadia Publishing) is interviewed by WBEZ host Steve Edwards (Nov. 2005) discussing his new book and the history of Arab American settlement in Chicagoland beginning in the 1860s. Palestinians. Jordanians. Lebanese. Egyptians. Syrians. Iraqis. History. Ethnicity. (Audio…

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Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011
Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011

Arab Journalists hold conference in Dearborn, 2011 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  Ray Hanania MARCH 19, 2011                                                                             rghanania@gmail.com Laila alhusinni lealhusinni@yahoo.com American Arab Journalists to explore Middle East protests and other issues at annual conference in Dearborn Michigan April 30, 2011 Chicago/Detroit – Speakers at this year’s annual convention hosted by the National American Arab Journalists…

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