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All United launches to empower local community and drive political change

Posted on December 17, 2024February 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on All United launches to empower local community and drive political change
All United launches to empower local community and drive political change

All United launches to empower local community and drive political change ORLAND PARK, IL – Last week, All United, a newly established statewide Political Action Committee (PAC), launched its mission to build a powerful and inclusive political movement at its inaugural fundraiser—an event that demonstrated the strength, unity, and resolve of the communities it aims…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, Human Rights, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President
Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President

Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President The Abandon Harris campaign, which is “dedicated to ensuring that the American people, especially the Muslim-American community, recognize the responsibility we share in standing up against oppression and using all our power to stop genocide wherever it may arise,” announced today it is endorsing the Green Party’s…

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Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago
Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago By Ray Hanania Leaders of the AbandonBiden Movement which stripped President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris of significant Arab and Muslim support during the presidential Democratic Primary elections this past year will host their own convention in Chicago beginning Monday, featuring an appearance by…

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Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide

Posted on August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide
Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide

Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL — As thousands of delegates gather in Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention to officially confirm a successor to President Joe Biden, Arab and Muslim community leaders will join African American and progressive activists in…

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CAIR Condemns Israeli Executions of Wounded, Unarmed Palestinian in West Bank  

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on CAIR Condemns Israeli Executions of Wounded, Unarmed Palestinian in West Bank  
CAIR Condemns Israeli Executions of Wounded, Unarmed Palestinian in West Bank  

CAIR Condemns Israeli Executions of Wounded, Unarmed Palestinian in West Bank The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned what it called the latest “Israeli war crime of the day” after video surfaced reportedly showing Israeli forces opening fire on a group of unarmed Palestinian civilians…

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Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach

Posted on February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach
Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach

Emgage hires former Illinois Congressional aide to help expand their reach Shadin Maali named new Emgage Senior Director of Growth and Operations Emgage is pleased to announce that Shadin Maali has been named Emgage’s new Senior Director of Growth and Operations. In her new role, Maali will oversee operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

Posted on October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas
No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans

Posted on June 12, 2022August 3, 2022 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans
Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans

Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans Nearly four years after taking office, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has broken his only promise he made to Arab Americans and Muslims and has failed give Arabs and Muslims representation on the states 435 boards and commissions. In almost all of…

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Arabs and Muslim blast Mayor lightfoot for racist store closings

Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Arabs and Muslim blast Mayor lightfoot for racist store closings
Arabs and Muslim blast Mayor lightfoot for racist store closings

Arabs and Muslim blast Mayor Lightfoot for racist store closings The American Arab Chamber of Commerce blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as “racist” for shutting down Arab and Muslims businesses when crimes are committed near them. Chamber officials said Lightfoot does not close stores owned by other racial groups when crimes occur near their businesses….

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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 Arabs, Congress, Election, News, Politics, Spotlight

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State
Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State Here is a rundown of all the qualified candidates running in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. The incumbent Secretary of State, Democrat Jesse White, is retiring so a replacement will be selected next year. Who he endorses is important but…

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Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women
Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women We demand President Biden apologize to the victims of China’s aggression, the victims of genocide, the countless Uyghur and other Turkic women who are systematically raped and sterilized, and the countless Turkistanis who are killed for their organs. If President Biden has any moral decency and is faithful to his…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, immigrants, Middle East, News, racism, refugees, religion, Spotlight

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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Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman
Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman

Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman Arab and Muslim Americans will organize a rally Sept. 4, Friday for Marie Newman who is the democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The event is hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the American Palestinian Club By Ray Hanania A…

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Arab Americans play major role in Illinois U.S. Census drive

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans play major role in Illinois U.S. Census drive
Arab Americans play major role in Illinois U.S. Census drive

Arab Americans play major role in Illinois U.S. Census drive U.S. Census stresses importance of including Arab Americans and Muslims in the 2020 Census count during event at DuSable Museum of African American History on Wednesday. The Census has hired several Arab Americans to assist from Chicago and is receiving support from the influential American…

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Activism, American Arabs, Arab American History, Business, Census, Civil Rights, immigrants, News, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America

Posted on June 25, 2017June 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America
Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America

Eid Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America By Mike Ghouse What is a cohesive America?  It is an America where every American does his or her share of work in creating an environment where no one will live in apprehension or fear of the other. I have spoken to many Imams…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse

Election: A Moral Dilemma For Arabs, Muslims

Posted on October 10, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Election: A Moral Dilemma For Arabs, Muslims
Election: A Moral Dilemma For Arabs, Muslims

Election: A Moral Dilemma For Arabs, Muslims By Jon Mroz Last night an undecided Muslim-American woman, Gorba Hamid, asked Donald Trump what he would do to fight Islamaphobia. With all the venom, prejudice and xenophobia flung at the Muslim and Arab communities from the far Right, you may wonder how Ms. Hamid c ould possibly be…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Politics, US Arab Politics

The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth

Posted on December 8, 2015December 9, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth
The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth

The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth By Salma Nawlo These days, taking sides on anything is difficult to do without being torn apart by the opposing party.  And there’s always an opposing party, doggedly passionate about its own views. As long as you’re practicing your freedom of speech, there’s always…

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