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AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala Awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town…
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Flooding slams Wayne County in Detroit Michigan: Dingell releases statement of support Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the storms and flooding impacting Wayne County. “I have been in close touch with local, county, state, and federal officials since yesterday morning, and have been in every community that appears to be seriously…
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Michigan city’s all Muslim government an example for the rest of America By Ray Hanania On November 2, 2021, voters in a small but influential city in Michigan, Hamtramck, elected its first Muslim Mayor and an all Muslim City Council, making it the first American city ever to be governed by Muslims. For more than…
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Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering best wishes and support to all Muslims for a joyous and meaningful celebration. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close,…
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AHRC’s 2022 Spirit of Humanity Gala a Great Success On Friday 21, 2022, close to seven hundred guests of a truly diverse make-up reflecting the American mosaic of color, race and faith attended AHRC’s annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn. This year’s gala was held in- person after two years of…
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Dingell Announces $821,656 for Parks in Michigan’s 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Michigan’s 12th District will receive three federal grants totaling $821,656. The grants will come from the National Parks Service’s (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program to construct parks for additional outdoor recreational activities….
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City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn’s farewell dinner that will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing…
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AHRC’s Announces its “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2022 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town Center…
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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib says she is a champion of human rights for Palestinians, but is she really effective or is she just pounding her chest and fueling the emotions of a community in America that is discriminated by racism, media bias and stereotyping? Tlaib…
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AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the…
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Second Season of “The Ray Hanania Show” Arab American radio launches April 6 The second season of “The Ray Hanania Show” live radio will launch on Wednesday, April 6 featuring a focus on Ramadan and a new law passed in Minneapolis that permits the Adhan from the city’s mosques between 7 AM and 10 PM….
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AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe: On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, outgoing Consul General of Mexico. This prestigious award recognizes the…
2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward No doubt that this year’s general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck for Arab and…
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Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values Voting is important and every citizen who is 18 years of age or older should participate in the election system by voting. The individuals you elect will directly impact your lives and community. Not based on knowledge and facts, not on emotion. Vote for the best…
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American Arab & Muslim PAC endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn Mayor Dearborn election endorsements from The American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee AMPAC Oct. 2021 for the Nov. 2, 2021 elections. The AMPAC also endorsed many other candidates in races that also include the City Council, Charter Commission, and other races.
Jewish Michigan lawmaker leads push for Two State Solution Michigan Congressman Andy Levin proposed a bill that would advocate for the Two-State Solution to the Israel Palestine conflict. Ironically, many of the leading pro-Palestinian members of Congress were not among the 27 others who co-sponsored Levin’s legislation. By Ray Hanania A coalition of mostly Jewish…
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AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates its Executive Director Mr. Imad Hamad on being awarded the 2021 TSA Certificate of Appreciation. This award is a recognition of Mr. Hamad’s constructive and professional working relationship and partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Michigan. The…
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Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin By Imad Hamad On July 29, former US Senator Carl Levin, the longest serving member of US Senate in Michigan history, died. His death follows the death of another giant of Michigan and American politics, Congressman John Dingell. The death of Senator Carl Levin, just like Dingell’s death, were personal…
