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Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa

Posted on December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa
Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa

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Arab Media tours Saudi historic site, Al-Ahsa Al-Ahsa is an Open Architectural Museum Reflecting Authentic History The Arab media delegations concluded their visit, Monday, to Al-Ahsa Governorate, “the Arab Tourism Capital for 2019”, which coincided with the 22nd session of the Arab Tourism Council meeting, held on December 22-23. The meeting was chaired by KSA,…

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How racism infects the American mainstream news media

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on How racism infects the American mainstream news media
How racism infects the American mainstream news media

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How racism infects the American mainstream news media Racism dominates the mainstream American news media and there are examples of this everyday in news stories that the media promotes. The real tragedy is that most Arab Americans don’t care and do nothing about it. Instead, they prefer to be led by their noses against populist…

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

Hamas, Abbas slammed for media abuses

Posted on August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Hamas, Abbas slammed for media abuses
Hamas, Abbas slammed for media abuses

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Hamas, Abbas slammed for media abuses The Palestinian authorities in the West Bank and their rivals, the de-facto Hamas administration in Gaza, have both tightened the noose on freedom of expression in recent months, launching a repressive clampdown on dissent that has seen journalists from opposition media outlets interrogated and detained in a bid to exert pressure…

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Activism, Arab World, Israel, Journalism, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police

Posted on August 22, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police
Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police

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Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police New York, August 22, 2017—Sudanese authorities yesterday fined Suheir Abdelrahim, a columnist for the daily Al-Tayyar, for a column criticizing the police, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the sentence and called on authorities not to contest the journalist’s appeal. At an earlier hearing,…

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Activism, Arab World, Journalism, News, North Africa

Journalists for Human Rights supports Syrian media

Posted on March 10, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Journalists for Human Rights supports Syrian media

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Journalists for Human Rights supports Syrian media Journalists for Human Rights Launches Project to Strengthening an Independent Syrian Media Sector Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is delighted to announce the launch of its newest program: a two-year pilot project working with Syrian journalists, supported by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF). The project, based in…

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Arab World, Middle East, News, News Media, Press Releases, Syria

Middle Eastern hosts on HLN TV break stereotypes

Posted on June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 By rayhanania 11 Comments on Middle Eastern hosts on HLN TV break stereotypes
Middle Eastern hosts on HLN TV break stereotypes

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For years, American Arabs were either forced to play behind-the-scenes roles in the mainstream news media, or had to distance themselves from their heritage in order to maintain high profile news positions. Only a very few would wear their Arab heritage on their shoulders, usually facing immediate personal attacks and challenges from their media colleagues. But…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, News Media, Ray Hanania

Obituary: Azizah Magazine Publisher Tayyibah Taylor

Posted on September 19, 2014June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Obituary: Azizah Magazine Publisher Tayyibah Taylor
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Obituary: Azizah Magazine Publisher Tayyibah Taylor By Ray Hanania Tayyibah Taylor was a different kind of Muslim. She was a woman who shattered the stereotypes against women in the media and broke the restrictions oftentimes imposed on Muslim women. Although she was not Arab, she was an influential role model for Arabs and non-Arabs alike. I met Tayyibah…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Obits, Ray Hanania

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
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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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Activism, American Arabs, Journalism, News Media, Press Releases

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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