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AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity 

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity 
AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity 

AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity  On Friday, October 24, 2025, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC) will host its Spirit of Humanity Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn, Michigan. This is more than an event, it is a call to conscience. A summons to peace advocates, justice defenders, and all…

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More than $100,000 raised to support UNRWA at Indianapolis event

Posted on February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on More than $100,000 raised to support UNRWA at Indianapolis event
More than $100,000 raised to support UNRWA at Indianapolis event

More than $100,000 raised to support UNRWA at Indianapolis event ADC is proud to share its participation in a remarkable event held in Indianapolis, Indiana, to help raise funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The event, which saw the collective efforts of passionate individuals and organizations, successfully raised…

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Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District Longtime Arab American activists Sonia Anne Khalil announced on December 10, 2023 her candidacy to seek the Democratic Party domination for the Illinois Legislative 36th House seat next year. Khalil is the leading candidate in the Democratic Primary for the 36th House seat in the…

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Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22 Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and…

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AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date:  Friday, October 21, 2022 

Posted on July 21, 2022August 24, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date:  Friday, October 21, 2022 
AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date:  Friday, October 21, 2022 

AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date:  Friday, October 21, 2022 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) announces a new date for its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala. The new date is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The gala will be at Fairlane Banquet Hall located at 700…

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Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021
Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021

Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021 A coalition of Arab and Muslim Americans will host a fundraiser for Democrat Congresswoman Marie Newman on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021. Newman was elected to serve in the 3rd Congressional District but as the result of remapping will run for re-election int he new 6th…

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

Posted on November 13, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9
American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the only active organization representing Chicagoland Arab and Muslim business owners, will host the first business dinner for members on Thursday December 9 at Aladdins’ Banquets, 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills, Illinois. The Chamber…

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An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 
An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid  Lebanese American University fundraiser on view (online): February 18 – March 1, 2021  The Lebanese American University, in collaboration with ArtScoops, is thrilled to announce the launch of LAU’s first online art auction, titled LAU ArtsRising, which will run from Thursday, February 18 to Monday, March 1,…

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American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Lebanon

American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4
American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4 The American Human Rights Council will host its annual Spirit of Humanities Gala Dinner on December 4, 2020 at the Greenfield Manor Banquet Hall in Dearborn. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is dedicated to defending and protecting human rights as outlined in…

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Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser AHRC to host its Annual Spirit of Humanity Gala virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arab American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will headline the Spirit of Humanity Gala fundraiser for the American Human Rights Council on December 4, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) will be hosting its annual…

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Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019
Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019

Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019 Join us for our second annual fundraising reception at the Tabard Inn! This year’s theme is “Stepping into the Future Together”. We will be celebrating the enormous milestone of our inaugural opening in Washington, DC this year that took place on June 15th 2019 and exploring…

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Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Posted on November 11, 2018November 19, 2018 By Saba Ibraheem No Comments on Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center
Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center By Saba Ibraheem “Humanity work is not something to get a salary from; we started this organization with passion,” Dr. Shadi Zaza, the co-founder and CEO of Rahma Relief Foundation said. On Oct. 10, 2018, tens of people attended the fundraising event that was held…

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100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event Annual event to be held for the fifth year at salon and spa When people come together to give, it makes a stronger impact. Nothing demonstrates that more than 100 Arab American Women Who Care, a one-of-a-kind event centered on philanthropy and giving back to the…

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American Arabs endorse Kennedy for Governor

Posted on September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on American Arabs endorse Kennedy for Governor

American Arabs endorse Kennedy for Governor Chris Kennedy is leading as the candidate of choice for American Arabs and Muslims in Illinois. Kennedy has shown a sensitivity to issues facing American Arabs among which is access and engagement in state government. Under incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, American Arabs have been marginalized and targeted with punitive…

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Washington Report magazine needs support

Posted on August 3, 2016January 9, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Washington Report magazine needs support

Washington Report on Middle Affairs launches fundraising drive to raise $40,000 to cover printing and its book section. The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs is one of the most informative publications in America on Middle East issues. No other publication offers the depth and detail on issues related to the Arab World, Muslims and the…

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Nadia Hilou: In praise of a brave Christian Palestinian woman

Posted on February 27, 2015March 2, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Nadia Hilou: In praise of a brave Christian Palestinian woman
Nadia Hilou: In praise of a brave Christian Palestinian woman

Nadia Hilou, a lone Arab-Israeli Christian voice for families and children, was vilified and attacked by extremists in the Arab community in the Middle East and in the United States because she dared to work for peace from inside the system. Hilou was the first Arab Christian woman to serve in the Knesset and as…

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