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Arabs prepare to celebrate Heritage in Illinois

Posted on October 28, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arabs prepare to celebrate Heritage in Illinois
Arabs prepare to celebrate Heritage in Illinois

Arabs prepare to celebrate Heritage in Illinois Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley declared November Arab American Heritage Month in 1991, kicking off an annual commemoration of the contributions made by American Arabs to this country, the state of Illinois and to the City of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel killed the event but American Arab leaders are…

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Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East

Posted on August 16, 2016August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East
Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East

Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East. Podcasts offer an easy way to avoid the biases and bigotry of the mainstream American news media. All you have to do is create an account at iTunes (most people already have one), and “subscribe” (usually for free) to the podcast on your Apple or Android device. It’s that…

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Bank of America sued for bias against Arabs

Posted on August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Bank of America sued for bias against Arabs
Bank of America sued for bias against Arabs

Life for Relief and Development accuses Bank of America in Federal Court for Discriminating Against Arab-American Charity Witness asserts a pattern of Arab-American account closures A lawsuit alleging that Bank of America discriminated against a Michigan-based Arab-American charity is winding to a close. Closing arguments are set for Friday. [Editor’s note: Bank of America is the…

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Why the failure of the Census to include Arabs is important

Posted on September 22, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Why the failure of the Census to include Arabs is important
Why the failure of the Census to include Arabs is important

Trying to collect accurate information on Arabs and Muslims in America is very difficult. And there is a reason for it. When a government can suppress accurate information on the demographics of a community, the government can control and suppress that community. That’s why it is so important to get the U.S. Census to change its…

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Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists

Posted on June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists
Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists

By Ali Younes Announcing that he is running for president of the United States, the 3 term republican Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, addressed the gathered supporters in his home town of Central, South Carolina that he wants to be “the next American Commander in Chief”. Graham stressed in his speech before the cheering…

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Morocco celebrates longest relationship with America

Posted on February 16, 2015 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Morocco celebrates longest relationship with America
Morocco celebrates longest relationship with America

By Ray Hanania One of my first journalism reports was written in 1976 when I was asked by the City of Chicago to cover a meeting between Morocco’s Washington D.C. Ambassador and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. The meeting was at City Hall and was intended to commemorate the longstanding friendship between the Arab country of Morocco and the…

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Houston Arab Community Center elects new leaders

Posted on January 23, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Houston Arab Community Center elects new leaders
Houston Arab Community Center elects new leaders

By Ray Hanania The Arab Community Center of Houston, one of the most active and energetic organizations in the American Arab community, announced the election of its new board members this week. “The ACC accomplished many things in 2014 and we anticipate that 2015 will be even better,” newly elected ACC President Kamal Khalil announced. “To start…

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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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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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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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Yahala Voice wishes Etihad Airways Chicago a Happy 5th Anniversary

Posted on November 5, 2014January 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Yahala Voice wishes Etihad Airways Chicago a Happy 5th Anniversary
Yahala Voice wishes Etihad Airways Chicago a Happy 5th Anniversary

By Nesreen Ballut & Reyad Ajour Etihad Airways Chicago celebrated their fifth anniversary at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower on Thursday, October 30. This prestigious, private event marks a major milestone in the airway’s rapidly growing company which offers the complete package and experience for all clients traveling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Yahala Voice…

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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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