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Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference
Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Muslim Leaders, Lawmakers to Discuss Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Advocates representing the Muslim and immigrant communities across Chicagoland will travel to the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, to call for strengthening Illinois’ welcoming state policies…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Event, Events, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP):

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP):
AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP):

AHRC Holds Another “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” Forum Hosting the US Border Patrol (CBP): The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” series in partnership with the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) with different governmental agencies, local, state, and federal continues with great success and support. On April 26, 2023, AHRC-ICD…

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AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community
AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community

AHRC hosts an open meeting with TSA & community By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a “Community Leadership” Meet, Greet & Discuss event hosting Mr. Bill Byrne, Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Deputy Federal Security Director in Michigan. This forum was held for community leaders and other stakeholders to learn more…

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Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle

Posted on December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle
Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle

Being Arab in America is a burdensome struggle Arab Americans have a lifelong challenge living in America. Part of the problem comes from he divisions in their own community, and the marginalization of them by the Arab World. We’re discriminated against and there is no system to address that discrimination. We are excluded from almost…

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New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement
New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement Refugees who have fled famine and violence and resettled in the US too often are isolated, disconnected, living in despair. They typically have housing, food, clothing. Yet they miss the large inter-connected families, the all-embracing social fabric of their previous homes. They yearn…

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ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo

Posted on July 27, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo
ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo

ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), The American Civil Liberties Union, New York Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Arnold & Porter filed a federal lawsuit on July 24, 2020, on behalf of immigrants’ rights groups challenging President Trump’s new order seeking to block people…

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Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews

Posted on July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews
Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews

Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week asserted that archeological digs run by the State of Israel have found proof that the Palestinians were never indigenous to the “Land of Israel” and immigrated from Europe. But since he opened the window to the topic, it’s worth…

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Migrants and refugees crossing Libya subjected to “unimaginable horrors”

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Migrants and refugees crossing Libya subjected to “unimaginable horrors”
Migrants and refugees crossing Libya subjected to “unimaginable horrors”

Migrants and refugees crossing Libya subjected to “unimaginable horrors” Migrants and refugees are being subjected to “unimaginable horrors” from the moment they enter Libya, throughout their stay in the country and – if they make it that far — during their subsequent attempts to cross the Mediterranean sea, according to a UN report released on…

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Arab World, immigrants, News, North Africa, refugees

Affaire d’État or Scandal, the Palace Is Boiling

Posted on July 25, 2018August 20, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Affaire d’État or Scandal, the Palace Is Boiling
Affaire d’État or Scandal, the Palace Is Boiling

Affaire d’État or Scandal, the Palace Is Boiling President Macron’s supporters prefer to compare him to President Obama rather than President Nixon, and believe he will survive the storm. By Abdennour Toumi First heat waves of the summer season in Paris have produced an unusual sweat and wet in the town; everybody is trying to…

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Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism

Posted on June 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism
Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism

Accurate look at UN Human Rights, devoid of Nikki Haley’s racism Despite the lies and propaganda of racist, bigoted American UN Ambassador Nikki Haley that the UN Human Rights Council only focuses on Israel, the outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein offers insight into the Council’s positions on a wide range…

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Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging

Posted on June 10, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging
Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging

Migrants Asking for Protection, Aid not Five-Star lodging Migrants are not looking for “five-star” lodging, once accosted safely they need protection and aid in norms with these countries’ human, egalitarian and fraternal values. By Abdennour Toumi Tragic images showing coffins containing bodies of those who drowned in the Mediterranean assembled in the Tunisian coastal city…

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ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary

Posted on January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary
ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary

ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary On Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 7,000 Syrian beneficiaries in the U.S. The decision only allows current TPS holders to renew their status. DHS refused to re-designate Syria for TPS. ADC…

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Activism, American Arabs, Middle East, News, Syria

France, Fatherland of Human Rights Vs. Migrants’ Rights

Posted on January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on France, Fatherland of Human Rights Vs. Migrants’ Rights
France, Fatherland of Human Rights Vs. Migrants’ Rights

France, Fatherland of Human Rights Vs. Migrants’ Rights French President baton and carrot immigration policy is between repressive deportation and limited selective immigration. By Abdennour Toumi President Macron is dictating conspicuously to his Interior Minister to enforce zero tolerance towards illegal immigrants, introducing a new bill on asylum and immigration to be presented to his…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Opinion, Syria

NY Theater presents Arab American struggles in Jim Crow era

Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on NY Theater presents Arab American struggles in Jim Crow era
NY Theater presents Arab American struggles in Jim Crow era

NY Theater presents Arab American struggles in Jim Crow era NEW YORK THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS ARAB AMERICAN STRUGGLES IN JIM CROW SOUTH Noor Theatre makes Michigan debut at Arab American National Museum Dec. 8 as part of Museum’s Artists + Residents program  Dearborn, Mich. (Nov. 29, 2017) – The Global Fridays Fall 2017 season at…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, mainstream, News, racism

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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American Arabs, mainstream, News

Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

Posted on September 16, 2017September 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights
Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now facing…

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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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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Iraq, Mesho Younas, Middle East, Opinion, Syria

St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Posted on May 15, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

St. Jude receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor ALSAC/St. Jude President and CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. receives prestigious 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for embracing American ideals of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity Honored among top philanthropists, government and business leaders for his lifetime of service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the global…

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