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Adel Makki to receive achievement award

Posted on March 13, 2018June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Adel Makki to receive achievement award
Adel Makki to receive achievement award

Adel Makki to receive achievement award LAHC to bestow its 2018 Excellence and Great Achievements Award upon Dr. Adel Makki LAHC is honored to announce that the 2018 Excellence and Great Achievements Award will be presented to Dr. Adel Makki. This honor will be bestowed upon him during the LAHC 30th Annual Awards Gala scheduled…

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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

The true Immigrants of America deserve respect

Posted on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 By Mesho Ska'ander Younas No Comments on The true Immigrants of America deserve respect
The true Immigrants of America deserve respect

The true Immigrants of America deserve respect By Mesho Younas Despite the criticism of President Donald Trump from extremists in the United States and elsewhere, the President has proven himself to be a champion of true American immigrants. Nearly everyone in America is either an immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. The only real inhabitants…

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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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Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation

Posted on April 14, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation
Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation

Detroit doctor charged with Female Genital Mutilation Detroit Emergency Room Doctor Arrested and Charged with Performing Female Genital Mutilation A Detroit Emergency Room physician was charged by complaint for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on minor females. Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel L….

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LAHC to honor Tom Watkins at annual gala

Posted on February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on LAHC to honor Tom Watkins at annual gala
LAHC to honor Tom Watkins at annual gala

LAHC to honor Tom Watkins at annual gala LAHC to present Tom Watkins with the Excellence & Great Achievements Award during Annual Gala LAHC is pleased to announce that Mr. Tom Watkins, President and CEO of Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority-DWMHA is the recipient of the 2017 Excellence and Great Achievements Award. This honor will…

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Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration

Posted on January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration
Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration

Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration Today (Tuesday), January 31, 2017, the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) will hold a press conference at the Theodore Levin Federal Courthouse to announce today’s filing of a federal lawsuit on behalf of several of its members challenging the constitutionality of President’s Trump’s executive order. The lawsuit, filed…

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New attack by US Attorney on Rasmea Odeh

Posted on December 23, 2016December 23, 2016 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New attack by US Attorney on Rasmea Odeh

New attack by US Attorney on Rasmea Odeh U.S. Attorney extends political attack on Rasmea, brings new indictment against the Palestinian American Today, U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade announced that a grand jury she had empaneled returned a new, superseding indictment against Rasmea Odeh for unlawful procurement of naturalization. This new indictment, just four weeks before…

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AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack

Posted on November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack
AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack

AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack Prominent Greater Detroit region Human Rights group denounces the recent violent assault by a suspect who seriously injured 11 students who is identified as a Muslim immigrant from Somalia The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) strongly condemns the attack on students at Ohio State University (OSU) allegedly carried out by…

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US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements

Posted on October 5, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements
US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements

US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements. Radio host Laila Alhusini brings together Detroit’s American Arab talent to build a progressive voice for American Arab rights in Michigan U.S. Arab Radio celebrated successfully Friday 11 years as the only daily radio program addressing Arab-American issues. The celebration attracted a record number of local, national, and…

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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

Arab group website hacked in Dearborn

Posted on September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab group website hacked in Dearborn
Arab group website hacked in Dearborn

Arab groups website hacked in Dearborn. American Human Rights Council website hacked by radical extremists. Hate group suspected in Internet attack. Police are investigating By Ray Hanania The American Arab civil rights group “American Human Rights Council” (AHRC) reported on Friday that it’s website was hacked by an extremist group and replaced, at least briefly,…

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US Arab Radio celebrates 11th Year

Posted on August 16, 2016October 30, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on US Arab Radio celebrates 11th Year
US Arab Radio celebrates 11th Year

US Arab Radio celebrates its 11th Year as one of the only daily radio program addressing American Arab and Muslim issues. The need to expand and support our American Arab and Muslim media is critical to our community’s effectiveness in this country. Only a few media — the Arab American News and US Arab Radio,…

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UN official keynotes AHRC human rights gala

Posted on May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on UN official keynotes AHRC human rights gala
UN official keynotes AHRC human rights gala

UN official keynotes AHRC Dearborn civil rights event. Dr. Rima Khalaf, Under Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, based in Beirut, will be the keynote speaker at the annual “Spirit of Humanity” Gala dinner hosted by the American Human Rights Council By Ray Hanania Dr. Rima Khalaf,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers

Posted on May 4, 2016 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers
Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers

Joumana Kayrouz named Best Female Attorney of 2016 by magazine readers Readers of Detroit’s largest alt weekly magazine, Detroit Metro Times, voted prominent Michigan Accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz as the Best Female Attorney for 2016 in an annual survey that lists the most respected individuals in 10 industry areas from Sports to Law. The Best…

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American Arabs, Business, News, Press Releases

Kayrouz vows to continue fighting for those in need

Posted on May 3, 2016 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Kayrouz vows to continue fighting for those in need
Kayrouz vows to continue fighting for those in need

Joumana Kayrouz vows to expand work for women’s rights and people in need Prominent Michigan Attorney Joumana Kayrouz this week said she will broaden her fight as an advocate for women’s rights and expand her activism to champion international expatriate support for the nation ofLebanon. Kayrouz, one of Michigan’s leading Michigan accident attorneys and legal advocates, said…

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American Arabs, News, Press Releases

AHRC announces Spirit of Humanity Award winners

Posted on April 12, 2016September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC announces Spirit of Humanity Award winners
AHRC announces Spirit of Humanity Award winners

The American Human Rights Council based on Greater Detroit (AHRC) announces its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Awardees. The award is named in honor of Kayla Mueller who was murdered by ISIS/Daesh terrorists The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees. This year’s awardees are highly admired…

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Podcast: Arab Radio: Michigan voters discuss elections

Posted on March 11, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Arab Radio: Michigan voters discuss elections
Podcast: Arab Radio: Michigan voters discuss elections

03-11-16 Arab Radio Ray Hanania on Michigan Elections Arab Radio Podcast. Arab and Chaldean voters discuss the Michigan March 8, 2016 primary election results that gave victories to Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primary and Donald Trump int he Republican Primary. Mar 11th, 2016 by rayhanania Ray Hanania talks with listeners in Dearborn, Michigan and…

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