Chicago

Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights

By rayhanania | June 26, 2018

Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights “We Stand With Palestine” Contingent in Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade Confounding many people’s expectations, our “We Stand With Palestine” contingent in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade yesterday – with its huge 160 sq foot banner, “Israel: STOP killing Palestinians!” – was met with almost universal approval by the approximately…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan, US Arab PoliticsChicago , Civil Rights , discrimination , Gay , Gay Pride , Gay Pride Parade , Human rights , Israeli human rights violations , Israeli killings , Lesbian , LGBT , LGBTQ , nation , NEW YORK , Palestine , Palestinians stand with LGBT community

Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book

By rayhanania | February 9, 2018

Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book Show episode Friday Feb. 9, 2018 The new book for Arab Americans by political writer and Arab American activist Ray Hanania. Watch for the information on this page soon. Yalla! Fight Back is a guide to help Arab Americans fight back against the racism and bigotry and…

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Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace

By rayhanania | October 17, 2017

Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace LOVE BLOSSOMS AND CULTURES COLLIDE IN YASMINA’S NECKLACE, ROHINA MALIK’S MODERN AMERICAN LOVE STORY, DIRECTED BY ANN FILMER, OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 19 ***IRAQI ART BY AHMAD ABDULRAZZAQ FEATURED ON THE SET—AND DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY AVAILABLE FOR SALE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCTION*** Chicago-based playwright Rohina…

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Gutierrez stands with Palestinian activist Haneen Zoubi

By rayhanania | October 11, 2017

Gutierrez stands with Palestinian activist Haneen Zoubi U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez spoke strongly in defense of Palestinian Rights this week introducing visiting Palestinian-Israeli Knesset member Haneen Zoubi at a fundraiser for the Jerusalem Fund held on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Attendees raised more than $100,000 at the event to support medical relief efforts for victims…

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American Arabs need to better document their history

By rayhanania | September 16, 2017

American Arabs need to better document their history By Ray Hanania During my entire consciousness as an American of Arab heritage, I have always tried to document the experiences of my family, friends and organizations I have been involved with regarding Arab American history. The truth is American Arabs do a poor job of documenting…

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The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers

By rayhanania | June 6, 2017

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers The Arab Daily News American Arab online news and commentary site is proud that many of its articles are republished in Arab American, Muslim and also mainstream Western newspapers around the world. Print Newspapers and online news sites have permission to republish articles and columns that are published…