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Knesset leader Ahmad Tibi to keynote Palestine conference Nov 22

Palestinian Israeli-Arab and Knesset Deputy Speaker Ahmad Tibi will be a keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Conference for Palestine being hosted by the American Muslims for Palestine on Nov. 22 – 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, Illinois.

Other speakers include author Illan Page, Dr. Hatem Bazian, Israeli Miko Peled, Dr. Manal Fakhoury and Ghada Oueiss.

View the entire program and register online by clicking here.

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Arab community mourns passing of Salameh Zanayed

By rayhanania | May 20, 2018

Arab community mourns passing of Salameh Zanayed An icon of the Arab American community died on May 13, 2018. Salameh Zanayed was a pillar and pioneer for achievement in Arab activism, Arab media and in empowering Arab Americans in regional government in Chicago and Illinois. He was adept at diplomacy in juggling the many rival…

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Arabs prepare to celebrate Heritage in Illinois

By rayhanania | October 28, 2016

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…