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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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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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Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support

Posted on March 10, 2016October 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support
Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support

Bernie Sanders won the important Michigan Primary Tuesday (March 8) and a big part of his victory can be directly attributed to support he received mainly from Muslim Americans and Arabs in Wayne County. But Donald Trump still carried the state with overwhelming support from Chaldeans, Middle East Christians. The two communities have been separated…

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Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Posted on November 20, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Why is there a difference between the coverage by the mainstream Western and American news media of the terrorism in Paris on Friday Nov. 13 compared to the absence of media coverage of the terrorism in Beirut the day before? The reasons involve a twisted form of journalism applied by Western journalists that distinguishes between…

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Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees
Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees

Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees By Ray Hanania Listen to the Radio Show using the Radio Player Below. Or click here to go to the Podcast. Listeners in Detroit and Washington DC call in to the live radio show on 690 AM in Detroit and 700 AM in Washington DC to…

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Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight

Posted on September 11, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight
Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight

Radio listeners in Detroit and Washington DC discuss a wide range of issues from the opposition of Chaldean Christians from the Middle East and mosque fight in Sterling Heights, to the commemoration of the 14th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Listeners also sound off on the plight of Syrian Refugees and Israel’s refusal…

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US Arab Radio successfully celebrates 10 year anniversary

Posted on September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio successfully celebrates 10 year anniversary
US Arab Radio successfully celebrates 10 year anniversary

US Arab Radio successfully celebrates 10 year anniversary Detroit, Michigan & Washington D.C., Sept 3rd, 2015 — US Arab Radio celebrated its 10 year anniversary Friday, attracting more than 350 civic, faith and community leaders, journalists, government officials and supporters at the Wayne Tree Manor in Wayne, Michigan. Master of ceremony and editor of Yamichigan.com…

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Community protests building of mosque in Detroit suburb

Posted on August 28, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 6 Comments on Community protests building of mosque in Detroit suburb
Community protests building of mosque in Detroit suburb

A proposal to build a mosque in Sterling Heights, a suburb of Detroit, has attracted a lot of anger and protests from the public including Middle East Christians who were among the most vociferous in their opposition. The protests included complaints about traffic but also addressed issues of racism and stereotypes against Muslims. Mosque issue will…

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Muslim groups condemn Chattanooga killings

Posted on July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim groups condemn Chattanooga killings

Although many Americans and extremists like Pamela Geller have demanded that Muslims apologize for the violence and murder of U.S. Muslims in Chattanooga, they must not be well read. Nearly every major Muslim organization in America has denounced the killings from groups in Chattanooga to Muslim and Arab organizations around the country By Ray Hanania…

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Concern for Americans in Yemen Grows

Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Concern for Americans in Yemen Grows
Concern for Americans in Yemen Grows

The Detroit-based American Human Rights Council (AHRC) urges immediate attention to American citizens in Yemen as crisis there grows The American Human a Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its serious concerns regarding American citizens and permanent residents who have been stranded in Yemen with no means or ability to depart Yemen due to the escalating conflict…

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ADC Michigan calls on removal of segregationist’s statue

Posted on July 5, 2015July 5, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Michigan calls on removal of segregationist’s statue
ADC Michigan calls on removal of segregationist’s statue

Dearborn’s former mayor Orville Hubbard was a segregationist who many believe symbolized the resistance of Whites to Blacks during the height of the racial conflicts of the 1960s, one of the few openly anti-Black mayors of a Northern city. Now, nearly 40 years after he left office, Fatina Abdrabboh is urging the city to remove…

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AHRC supports prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan

Posted on June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC supports prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan
AHRC supports prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan

American Human Rights Council launches annual program to support prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan. Donations will help prisoners and families of prisoners. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) based in Greater Detroit will launch their “No Prisoners Left Behind” program which seeks to provide support to prisoners and their families during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan,…

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Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred

Posted on May 8, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred
Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred

Ray Hanania hosts TheArabDailyNews.com Detroit radio show every 2nd Friday of the month on 690 AM Detroit Radio and 700 AM Radio in Washington DC from 8 until 9 am EST. In this episode, Hanania takes phone calls from listeners on every topic that includes: the racism of Charlie Hebdo Magazine and why are Israelis…

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Rash of thefts hit charitable donation boxes at Dearborn stores

Posted on April 20, 2015April 20, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Rash of thefts hit charitable donation boxes at Dearborn stores
Rash of thefts hit charitable donation boxes at Dearborn stores

American Arabs and Muslims are among the most generous people in America when it comes to raising funds to help the needy. That might explain why their charity donation collections are being targeted at local stores in the Dearborn, Michigan region By Ray Hanania I recently saw a video posted on a popular Facebook Page, Dearborn Area Community…

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Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle

Posted on July 25, 2014January 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle
Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle

Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle By Ray Hanania (Updated) Michigan is in the homestretch of a tough election battle between an longtime political dynasty and an up-and-coming American Arab legislator. Palestinian American Rashida Tlaib, 37, is in a fight for her political life, although even if she doesn’t win the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn

Posted on April 16, 2014June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn
Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn

Travel: The obligatory visit to the Arabs of Dearborn By Ray Hanania I have been traveling to Dearborn, Michigan since I was a young child back in the 1950s. Back then, it was about the only place where you could purchase original ingredients to make Middle Eastern food recipes. So we would often make the…

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Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Posted on March 24, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan
Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan

Lawrence wins backing of Kayrouz in 14th Congressional race in Michigan By Ray Hanania Southfield Mayor Brenda L. Lawrence has won the backing and financial support of prominent Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz in her bid to become the next Congress woman representing the 14th District. The 14th District includes Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Keego…

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