Tag: Arab American

Arab and Muslim Americans rally for 8th Illinois House District candidate John Harrell

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Arab and Muslim Americans rally for 8th Illinois House District candidate John Harrell By Ray Hanania Arab and Muslim Americans gathered on Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 to host an “organizing fundraiser” for John Harrell, the Pastor and community leader running for the 8th Illinois House District race, a seat to be vacated by incumbent La…

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Mo Amer’s “Mo” on Netflix is more than just a great comedy series

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mo Amer’s “Mo” on Netflix is more than just a great comedy series By Ray Hanania The Netflix series “Mo,” starring Arab American comedian Mo Amer is not only one of the best comedy series streaming on cable, but it is a deep dive into the tragic reality of what Palestinians face not just in…

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Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024 Dearborn’s population is 110,000 people. Arab Americans make up almost 65,000 of them. Dearborn School’s student body is over 20,000. And Arab American children make up 80% of that student body. Yet only 2 out of our 7 school board members are Arab Americans. Representation matters….

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CAIR Joins 70+ Organizations in Urgent Letter to President Biden Ahead of Israel and Jordan Trip, Demanding Immediate Ceasefire, Lasting Peace

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR Joins 70+ Organizations in Urgent Letter to President Biden Ahead of Israel and Jordan Trip, Demanding Immediate Ceasefire, Lasting Peace The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, along with over 70 other American Muslim, Arab American, South Asian American, African American, and various faith-based and…

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Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is IN CHICAGO this weekend for three-day comedy performance tonight through Sunday (June 9 -11, 2023). There are five shows you can check out, one tonight Friday June 9 and two Saturday (June 10)…

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Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections By Ray Hanania The election on Tuesday April 4 is very important to the Arab American & Muslim community. There are many candidates who support our community who need our support, and several who do not. If we don’t take the time to vote, we…

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Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118 Currently living in Orland Park with her supportive husband and raising their son and daughter, Suzan Atallah announced she is a candidate for a seat on the Palos Park School District 118 Board of Trustees. In addition to growing up in Palos Hills, she attended…

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Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland

December 11, 2022December 12, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the region’s African American community. Nichols was…

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ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a letter Dec. 20, 2021 that he sent to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on December 17, 2021. In the letter, Sen. Durbin called on the FBI to “intensify…

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An Arab American Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

An Arab American Thanksgiving By Ray Hanania One of the greatest contributions of the Arab World to the Western World is the gift of Arab food, especially in America where the national menu has grown as a result of the arrival of immigrants from around the world. One of the most important food holidays in…

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Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor

October 20, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor Tunisian and Polish American Annissa Essaibi George is fighting to be elected mayor of Boston in a run-off Nov. 2. But her campaign is fighting hypocritical attacks claiming she is not a “woman of color” This column appeared in Arab News Oct. 13,…

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Arab American race car driver Toni Breidinger receives NASCAR Hall of Fame award

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American race car driver Toni Breidinger receives NASCAR Hall of Fame award Toni Breidinger, first Arab-American female driver of NASCAR, received the NASCAR’S Drive for Diversity Development Series Driver Award today at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. In her thank you speech she stated “Thank you to my partners Roman Empire, Elite Models, Huda…

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Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) On Monday May 24, 2021, California Speaker Rendon announced his appointment of former 50th Congressional candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar, to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board — as part of Dr. Weber’s 2016 AB953. According to national political commentators, in 2018 Ammar…

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Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stream an advance look at tomorrow’s hits in New Works Festival Online. Transforming the Tony Award-winning company’s hit annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals,…

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Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races Rasoul started the Impact Center PAC in 2016 and has provided free training to over 2,000 activists and candidates Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced Monday that his campaign for Lieutenant Governor has hired a Campaigns Director for his Impact Center PAC to…

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Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

February 6, 2021July 11, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success Salem Furrha and his eight children @theFurrhaFamily on TikTok and Instagram represent a large movement of American Arabs who have turned to social media as a means of breaking up the boredom of coronavirus restrictions and sharing their lives showcasing a popular and positive image of Arab…

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Arab American Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me”

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon By Elia Zughaib, Illustrated by Helen Zughaib In a world driven by power, money, and the pursuit of personal success, Helen and her father Elia have given us a glimpse of an intact society stretched to the limit, yet…

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Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

July 23, 2020July 25, 2020 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election (Audio Podcast below) Guest pollsters Edward Sarpolus and Dennis Denno will be guests on a special edition of The Arab street Radio on Friday July 24, 2020 examining the Michigan election contest between former Congresswoman and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones and 13th District Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Sarpolus…

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