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Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values
Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values

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 Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Election, Opinion, Spotlight

American Arab & Muslim PAC endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn Mayor

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on American Arab & Muslim PAC endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn Mayor
American Arab & Muslim PAC endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn Mayor

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.  

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Jewish Michigan lawmaker leads push for Two State Solution

Posted on October 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Jewish Michigan lawmaker leads push for Two State Solution
Jewish Michigan lawmaker leads push for Two State Solution

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

Posted on September 23, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation
AHRC Executive Director Awarded the TSA Certificate of Appreciation

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

Posted on August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin
Losing Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin

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…

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Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 
Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities  By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges all registered voters to participate in the upcoming primary elections that will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 across the state of Michigan.   This year’s primary elections is extremely important to different key cities such as…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Imad Hamad, Opinion, Politics, US Arab Politics

America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice

Posted on May 20, 2021May 21, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice
America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice

America’s Arab American Youth: Future Leaders for Justice No doubt that the recent and ongoing Israeli violence against innocent and unarmed Palestinian civilians shocked the conscience of all peace-loving people not only in Dearborn but across the nation and around the world.   The Israeli efforts to impose a misleading narrative regarding its occupation and its…

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AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide
AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide

AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) commends Life for Relief & Development (LIFE) and Rahma Worldwide for their recent humanitarian effort in Lebanon responding to an urgent call for relief. The aid was provided to Syrian and Palestinian refugees residing at camps in the city of Tyre…

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American Arabs, NewsWire, Syria

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

Posted on November 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad
AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad This year’s electoral turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions have already voted and millions are still expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.   While there have been long lines and some problems with mailed in ballots, overall, the process has run remarkably well for a Covid-19 world. AHRC salutes…

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AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: 

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: 

AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer:  The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the disrupted plot to harm Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The media has reported that the FBI and state law enforcement disrupted a plan to kidnap the governor and harm other elected officials. The media has reported that the…

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American Arabs, Press Releases

Emgage Michigan to host conference on political empowerment

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Emgage Michigan to host conference on political empowerment
Emgage Michigan to host conference on political empowerment

Emgage Michigan to host conference on political empowerment Join Emgage Michigan, our allies and speakers: Keynote Fayrouz Saad, Brian Mosallam, Linda Sarsour, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Imam Mika’il Stewart Saadiq, State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud, and Candidate Abraham Aiyash on September 20th, in our Annual (Virtual) Gala Sunday Sept. 20, 2020. We will be…

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Dingell, Tlaib seek answers from Beaumont Health over potential merger with Advocate Aurora Hospital Systems

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dingell, Tlaib seek answers from Beaumont Health over potential merger with Advocate Aurora Hospital Systems
Dingell, Tlaib seek answers from Beaumont Health over potential merger with Advocate Aurora Hospital Systems

Dingell, Tlaib seek answers from Beaumont Health over potential merger with Advocate Aurora Hospital Systems Letter comes after significant number of Beaumont Health physicians express concerns about proposed merger with out-of-state hospital system Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congresswoman Tlaib (D-MI) reached out to Beaumont Health seeking answers on the healthcare provider’s proposal to merge…

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Business, Congress, Health, News, US Arab Politics

AHRC applauds House passage of No Ban Act

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC applauds House passage of No Ban Act

AHRC applauds House passage of No Ban Act AHRC Welcomes the Symbolism of the Passage of the House’s No Ban Act, Urges More Sustained Immigration Advocacy for Real Change: The American Human rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the US House of Representatives’ passage of the No Ban Act- H.R. 2486. President Trump claimed that the Congress…

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Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

Posted on July 23, 2020July 25, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election
Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election (Audio Podcast below) Guest pollsters Edward Sarpolus and Dennis Denno will be guests on a special edition of The Arab street Radio on Friday July 24, 2020 examining the Michigan election contest between former Congresswoman and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones and 13th District Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Sarpolus…

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Activism, Arab Radio, Congress, Election, News, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, US Arab Politics

Podcast: Ray Hanania looks at the challenges facing Arab Americans

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Ray Hanania looks at the challenges facing Arab Americans
Podcast: Ray Hanania looks at the challenges facing Arab Americans

Podcast: Ray Hanania looks at the challenges facing Arab Americans The Problem with the Arab American Community: Award winning journalist and communicator Ray Hanania talks about how the Arab American community can overcome the self-imposed failings to become successful. Many Arab Americans live here physically but are “mentally” still back home Podcast, July 21, 2020, Volume III,…

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American Arabs, Arab American History, Arab Radio, Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib
Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib

Podcast: Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib Former Michigan State Senator Ian Conyers accused Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of ignoring her campaign promises to sit in the limelight of international issues “she never addressed” in the 2018 campaign. Conyers said that Brenda Jones, the Detroit City Council President, has the district support to replace…

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Activism, Congress, Election, News, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Posted on July 10, 2020July 12, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race (Radio Podcast) Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, who served a brief five week term representing the 13th Congressional District in Michigan, discusses her rematch with Rashida Tlaib who won the full 13th District Congressional term in 2018. The next Democratic Primary is August 4,…

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Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020July 11, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020 Tune in this Friday July 10, 2020 to #ArabRadio WNZK AM 690 when Ray Hanania interviews #BrendaJones in her rematch to beat #RashidaTlaib in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The show begins at 8 AM EST Detroit time (7 AM Chicago, 3 PM…

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