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Tag: anti-Arab racism

Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims
Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

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Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania The terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001 was a horrific event that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, mostly civilians who were not involved in any conflict, an act of horrific violence…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Terrorism

Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

Posted on February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan
Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan

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Illinois Review skewers Mayor Lightfoot ally Ramzi Hassan By Ray Hanania Illinois Review, one of the conservative movement’s most respected online news sources, took Edward’s Realty President Ramzi Hassan to task for his support of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau But in the process, Illinois Review also revealed that Hassan, who is Palestinian American, donated…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Will Smith violence takes Oscar protests to dangerous level

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Will Smith violence takes Oscar protests to dangerous level
Will Smith violence takes Oscar protests to dangerous level

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Will Smith violence takes Oscar protests to dangerous level When Hollywood actor Will Smith walked on stage of the 94th Academy of Arts and Sciences Oscars Award on Sunday March 27, 2022, and punched comedian Chris Rock in the face with an open fist, he elevated and personalized what has been an occasional occurrence of…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Entertainment, Movies, Opinion, racism, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

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

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election
Arab American challenges racist anti-Arab Chuck Schumer in 2022 election

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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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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Egypt, Election, Israel, Media Bias, News, Politics, Press Releases, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology

Posted on October 29, 2019October 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology
Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology

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Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology The hotly contested 3rd Congressional District draws anti-Arab media attention from a historically racist anti-Arab Chicago Sun-Times because one of the candidates is Palestinian. The newspaper twisted around the words of Rush Darwish in a clear effort to take out a candidate who is both considered a “spoiler”…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, Opinion, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes
Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes

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Man who threatened AAI President Zogby convicted of hate crimes Defendant Convicted for Targeting of AAI President James Zogby and AAI Staff in Federal Hate Crime Trial. William Patrick Syring was convicted following a Federal Trial on 14 counts including seven Federal Hate Crime charges From May 3 to May 7, 2019, current and former employees…

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American Arabs, News, racism

Illinois legislator introduces law to recognize Arab Heritage month in April

Posted on October 23, 2018March 30, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Illinois legislator introduces law to recognize Arab Heritage month in April
Illinois legislator introduces law to recognize Arab Heritage month in April

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Illinois legislator introduces law to recognize Arab Heritage month in April Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced he has introduced a law to recognize April as Arab Heritage Month in Illinois. If approved, the law would add Illinois to the seven other U.S. States that now recognize April as a national commemoration month for…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Election, Features, mainstream, News, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

Posted on May 28, 2018September 4, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media
Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

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Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media A year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, I was quickly signed by Creators Syndicate to distribute my column, which I described as “defining the moderate Arab Voice.” The column was tough on governments, tough on extremists and tough on “truth”. On Oct….

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, News Media, Opinion, racism

Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics

Posted on March 21, 2018November 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics
Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics

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Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics Though divided over political races, Chicago’s Arab American community has come together as a powerful force that can no longer be taken for granted by elected officials and local governments. The heated battle between conservative Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski and liberal Democratic challenger Marie Newman created the…

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Activism, American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Election, mainstream, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Archive: A very special Oscar night

Posted on September 26, 2017September 26, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Archive: A very special Oscar night

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A very special Oscar Night One of my personal favorite topics is the movie industry and the racism and bias that the industry allows based on politics. This incident involving Vanessa Redgrave back in 1978 impacted my life and characterized the injustices of the American media on so many levels By Ray Hanania (Originally published…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Israel, Journalism, mainstream, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Television

Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day

Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day
Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day

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Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day Palestinians around the world are commemorating Nakba Day, the day in which Israel and the United Nations committed the Palestinian people to a homeless diaspora and struggle against increasing Israeli violence and racist persecution of their rights. Palestine Solidarity Campaign is presenting a week of events to commemorate and honor Palestinian…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Events, Guest Columnist, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

FX Tyrant series based on anti-Arab racism and stereotypes

Posted on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on FX Tyrant series based on anti-Arab racism and stereotypes
FX Tyrant series based on anti-Arab racism and stereotypes

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The Cable TV series from FX Tyrant is driven by anti-Arab racism and stereotypes. Not surprisingly, the series is produced by an Israeli who has no compunction to portray Arabs in as negative a light as possible to further libel Arab culture and their just claims against Israel. The real story of greed, betrayal, immorality and…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Ray Hanania

Obituary: Omar Sharif, 1932-2015, the back story

Posted on July 10, 2015July 12, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Obituary: Omar Sharif, 1932-2015, the back story
Obituary: Omar Sharif, 1932-2015, the back story

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Omar Sharif was one of the first Arab actors to appear in the biased anti-Arab arena of Hollywood. His talent took him past the bigotry that has denied Arabs roles in major motion pictures, excluded pro-Arab themes and narratives from Hollywood movies, and marginalized Arabs to the sidelines of a biased movie industry. But his legacy…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Entertainment, Movies, Obits, Ray Hanania

Illinois Governor Rauner can do the right thing

Posted on May 20, 2015May 20, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Governor Rauner can do the right thing
Illinois Governor Rauner can do the right thing

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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner can do the right thing and support Middle East peace by rejecting a bill sponsored by pro-Israel activist Il Rep. Sara Feigenholtz and urge the Illinois General Assembly to support peace based on Two-States, non-violence and the respect of human rights. Rauner can also take a strong stand to defend the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Stop Blaming ‘The Arabs’ for Oil Problems

Posted on December 22, 2014December 23, 2014 By rayhanania No Comments on Stop Blaming ‘The Arabs’ for Oil Problems
Stop Blaming ‘The Arabs’ for Oil Problems

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By Ray Hanania It never fails that when the price of oil fluctuates up or down, everyone wants to blame “the Arabs.” But “the Arabs” are not to blame and in fact, Arab oil producing countries like Saudi Arabia have been the best supporters and allies of the United States. When the price of oil…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Loyola University effort to censor Arab students falters

Posted on November 3, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Loyola University effort to censor Arab students falters
Loyola University effort to censor Arab students falters

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Loyola SJP found Responsible for 1 of 6 Charges, Sanctioned with Probation & Dialogue Training; Hillel Only Sanctioned with Administrative Training for Violating Similar Rules. On Friday evening, October 31, Loyola University- Chicago (LUC) released its decision regarding a number of disciplinary charges against Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)-LUC, finding the group Not Responsible…

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Activism, American Arabs, News, Palestine & Jordan

Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award

Posted on December 4, 2010August 5, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award
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Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University for cancelling Helen Thomas Award PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ray Hanania SATURDAY DEC. 4, 2010 rghanania@gmail.com American Arab Journalists denounce Wayne State University’s cancellation of Helen Thomas Award as a move to undermine Free Speech Chicago, Il – The National Arab American Journalists Association Saturday denounced the decision…

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