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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.
    Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Activism
  • 04-28-25 Pappas Arab Heritage Month
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders American Arabs
  • Stuffed Grape Leaves. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice American Arabs
  • 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
    Palestinians demand investigation of Israeli war crimes in Gaza Strip Arab World
  • Illinois Muslim Action Day April 9 2025
    Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference American Arabs
  • 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
  • Orland Fire Protection District, Fiscal Voices, receive endorsement of the Arab American Democracy Coaliton
    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.
    CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation Activism
  • The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a "Candidate's Iftar" on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5:30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue.
    Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview Activism
  • Television set and remote. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
    MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator American Arabs
  • Mike Ghouse
    Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony American Arabs
  • Orland Park activist Yousif Zegar addresses the Orland Park Village Board meeting on Feb. 5, 2024.
    All United launches to empower local community and drive political change American Arabs

Tag: Arab American

Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024
Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024

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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American Arabs, Education, Election, Michigan, News, Politics

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

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on CAIR Joins 70+ Organizations in Urgent Letter to President Biden Ahead of Israel and Jordan Trip, Demanding Immediate Ceasefire, Lasting Peace  
CAIR Joins 70+ Organizations in Urgent Letter to President Biden Ahead of Israel and Jordan Trip, Demanding Immediate Ceasefire, Lasting Peace  

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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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, war crimes

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

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed performs in Chicago June 9-11, 2023 at The Comedy Bar

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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American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Humor, News, Spotlight

Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections
Low Arab early voting turnout in important Orland Park elections

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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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118
Suzan Atallah seeks election to Palos Park School District 118

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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Activism, American Arabs, Election, News, NewsWire, US Arab Politics

Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland

Posted on December 11, 2022December 12, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland
Nichols discusses need to improve Arab-Black relations in Chicagoland

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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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, News, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, The Arab Street

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

Posted on December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh
ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

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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American Arabs, Civil Rights, News, racism, Spotlight, The Arab Street

An Arab American Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on An Arab American Thanksgiving
An Arab American Thanksgiving

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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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Commentary, Features, Food, Middle East, News, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

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

Posted on October 20, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor
Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor

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 News, ArabNewsColumn

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

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American race car driver Toni Breidinger receives NASCAR Hall of Fame award
Arab American race car driver Toni Breidinger receives NASCAR Hall of Fame award

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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American Arabs, Entertainment, News, Sports

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

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)
Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

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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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, immigrants, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Politics, US Arab Politics

Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Streams new Works Festival online

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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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Entertainment, Event, Events, Features, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Spotlight

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

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races
Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races

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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American Arabs, Election, mainstream, News, NewsWire, Politics, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

Posted on February 6, 2021July 11, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success
Arab-American influencers Furrha Family share secrets of their success

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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Activism, American Arabs, Arab News, Entertainment, Features, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Satire, Social Media, Spotlight, The Arab Street

Arab American Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me”

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me”
Arab American Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me”

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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American Arabs, Book Review, Features, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

Posted on July 23, 2020July 25, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election
Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

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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Activism, Arab Radio, Congress, Election, News, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, US Arab Politics

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Posted on July 10, 2020July 12, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race
Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race (Radio Podcast) Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, who served a brief five week term representing the 13th Congressional District in Michigan, discusses her rematch with Rashida Tlaib who won the full 13th District Congressional term in 2018. The next Democratic Primary is August 4,…

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American Arabs, Arab Radio, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Congress, Culture, Election, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020July 11, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020
Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020 Tune in this Friday July 10, 2020 to #ArabRadio WNZK AM 690 when Ray Hanania interviews #BrendaJones in her rematch to beat #RashidaTlaib in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The show begins at 8 AM EST Detroit time (7 AM Chicago, 3 PM…

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