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Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs

Posted on February 13, 2019June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs
Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs

Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs New Muslim Political Organization makes its first endorsements in Chicago City-Wide Elections: Ameya Pawar for City Treasurer and Anna Valencia for City Clerk. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition also released its list of Muslims running for office in Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs Today, on the first day…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month
Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month

Illinois Legislature adopts bill to name April Arab Heritage Month Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, immigrants, Israel, mainstream, News, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights

Posted on June 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights
Palestinian activists stand up for LGBTQ Rights

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…

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Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book

Posted on February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book
Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book

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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Activism, American Arabs, mainstream, Middle East, News, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace
Love Blossoms and Cultures Collide in Yasminas Necklace

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

Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Gutierrez stands with Palestinian activist Haneen Zoubi
Gutierrez stands with Palestinian activist Haneen Zoubi

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, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Video

American Arabs need to better document their history

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs need to better document their history
American Arabs need to better document their history

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

Posted on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers
The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers

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…

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Chicago aldermen move to re-establish Arab rights

Posted on April 26, 2017May 3, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago aldermen move to re-establish Arab rights
Chicago aldermen move to re-establish Arab rights

Chicago aldermen move to re-establish Arab rights Chicago has been friendly and supportive to the American Arab community for many years. One of my first journalism assignments was covering Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley in welcoming the Ambassador of Morocco to City Hall in 1976. As the only Arab newspaper reporter in the Midwest at the…

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Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger

Posted on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger
Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger

The United Airlines Mess Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger By Mike Ghouse It was shameful to mistreat a passenger and forcibly evict him out of the plane. Not only was he manhandled, but the ugly crew did not even hear him – he was a Medical Doctor who had to attend the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Terrorism, Travel

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

Posted on April 2, 2017October 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab
Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab Orland Park is a fast growing suburb of Chicago but a recent grab for a huge pension increase by the village’s 23-year incumbent mayor has voters angry and on edge. The controversy is making the April 4 battle between Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Keith Pekau one of the…

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New book released on life of Arabs in America

Posted on January 30, 2017August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on New book released on life of Arabs in America
New book released on life of Arabs in America

New book released on life of Arabs in America Chicago writer Fatima V. Mansour has published a new book called “Ruination.” The book is about the “Issa Family” which settles on the southwest side of Chicago. The four Palestinian refugees turned American entrepreneurs have worked hard to establish themselves in this new community. They have become…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Book Review, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan

A tribute to my friend David J. Steiner

Posted on January 4, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on A tribute to my friend David J. Steiner
A tribute to my friend David J. Steiner

A tribute to my friend David J. Steiner Many people do not know someone like David Steiner, who spent much of his life as an activist for peace. A Jew, Steiner reached out to Palestinians and Arabs to build bonds that would help overcome the divide that angrily keeps the two peoples apart Published in the…

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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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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, religion

King Tut’s First Visit to Chicago — 1977

Posted on October 22, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on King Tut’s First Visit to Chicago — 1977
King Tut’s First Visit to Chicago — 1977

King Tut’s First Visit to Chicago — 1977 The return of King Tut reminds us of near past, Jan. 28, 2005, The Future News, Arab Newspaper of Chicago. Maybe King Tut can help Arab Christians and Arab Muslims come back together, the way they were in the 1970s when he came to Chicago the first time….

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Ray Hanania

Palestinians run in Chicago & California marathons

Posted on October 8, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Palestinians run in Chicago & California marathons
Palestinians run in Chicago & California marathons

Palestinians run in Chicago & California marathons Palestinians, American Arabs and others will be among the thousands of runners in marathons across the United States this week including at the annual Bank of America Marathon in Chicago on Sunday Oct. 9, and in Mountain View and Cupertino in California on Thursday, October 13 and San Francisco,…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Events, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Sports

ADC elects four activists to National Board

Posted on October 2, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC elects four activists to National Board
ADC elects four activists to National Board

ADC elects four activists to National Board The national American Arab civil rights organization has elected four more leading activists to its national board, despite grumbling from extremists who have sought to destroy the group. ADC’s Michigan Director recently revealed activists in her state complained about the election process. By Ray Hanania ADC released this press release…

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

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosts Iftar for area Muslims

Posted on June 29, 2016January 11, 2024 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosts Iftar for area Muslims
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosts Iftar for area Muslims

More than 275 Muslims attend Iftar hosted Tuesday night by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in honor of the breaking of the fast by Muslims during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Emanuel vowed his administration is open to people of all religions, ethnicities and heritage and said Chicago was a city of inclusion. The mayor’s remarks…

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