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US Arab Radio to showcase Ramadan voices and traditions

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio to showcase Ramadan voices and traditions America’s only weekday morning and afternoon live radio network will feature a range of voices, personalities and traditions during the month of Ramadan says U.S. Arab Radio President Laila Alhusini, including several specials during the week U.S. Arab Radio congratulates the Muslim community on the beginning…

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Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Racist targeting of Arab businesses by Lightfoot administration to be probed by City Council hearing 36th Ward Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas proposed a City Council investigation into a Building Department Task Force accused of harassing Arab-owned small businesses targeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racist crackdown to confront rising street gang violence. By Ray Hanania Chicago…

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US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology People who can’t debate real issues because they lack the intelligence to do so instead turn to racist hatred and name-calling to demonize others with whom they disagree. That’s the case with Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert who made a vicious personal attack against Minnesota…

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Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes The American Arab Chamber of Commerce partnering with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas organized a review of properties owned by Arabs and Muslims at the Islamic Community Center of Illinois this week and identified more than $39,000 in tax overpayments that can be refunded. Arab Chamber…

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Arab gas station owners targeted in futile Lightfoot stunt to stop street gang violence

September 8, 2021September 9, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab gas station owners targeted in futile Lightfoot stunt to stop street gang violence • Dozens of gas stations with food sections have been shut down over minor code violations and kept closed for weeks during repeated inspections in a stunt by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to try to stop street gang violence • Citing electrical cord use,…

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Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans

August 23, 2021August 26, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans As he approaches his 3rd full year in office on January 1, 2022, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to deliver on a major promise he made to Arab Americans during his campaign election, to appoint Arabs and Muslims to key state boards and commissions. Pritzker,…

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ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ADC Explores the impact Sept. 11 has on the Arab & Muslim American community and on mainstream media coverage of our community, live today with moderator and veteran journalist Ali Younes, who is joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne…

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Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies ICNA Relief Chicago (icnarelief.org), the local chapter of the national nonprofit, has, so far, distributed over 200,000 pounds of food, serving over 25,000 individuals in need within the Chicagoland area in 2021. On July 31 and August 7, the organization will…

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Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory…

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Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment Ancestral norms clash with the freedoms of a new generation in the powerful new book Pomegranate, from award-winning author Weam Namou. Pomegranate shares the story of Niran, a Muslim woman coming of age in Detroit after emigrating from Iraq. Moving from war-torn Iraq to the U.S. was…

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CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims

April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims On behalf of the entire CAIR family, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy as we enter this blessed month of Ramadan. We thank God for blessing us with the ability to reach Ramadan. We also thank God for helping us to meet…

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AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan:

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its wishes for a blessed and safe Ramadan to all Muslims in the US and in the rest of the world. Ramadan is expected to begin today Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Ramadan is the holiest month for people of…

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AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

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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AHRC calls for Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar

February 3, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC calls for Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls on all governing parties in Myanmar and on the military, which took over the rule of the country from elected civilians, to protect the human rights of all citizens, especially minorities. The Rohingya Muslims have been subject to systematic…

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Rabbis Condemn Recent Violence Surrounding Israeli Settler Attacks, Riots

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Rabbis Condemn Recent Violence Surrounding Israeli Settler Attacks, Riots NEW YORK — Today, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization that represents over 2,000 rabbis and cantors and their communities, issued the following statement calling for an end to violence sparked by an Israeli youth attack on Palestinians and subsequent death of Israeli Ahuvia Sandak. Rabbi…

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Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content On Your Platform Raises urgent concerns of Facebook perpetuating violence against Muslim community Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today urged immediate action from Facebook to eradicate anti-Muslim bigotry from the platform and demanded Mark Zuckerberg implement six measures to combat bigoted content. In a letter signed by 29 colleagues, Dingell…

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Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab News takes a Deep Dive into the history of Al-Andalus How eight centuries of Muslim rule in what is now Spain led to a golden age of culture and science in the emirates of the Iberian Peninsula. An investigation by Arab News’ new Research & Studies Unit tracks down some of the descendants of families…

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Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio

October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio Middle East’s leading English language newspaper The Arab News will launch a weekly radio show on Detroit’s US Arab Radio Network to explore issues in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. The show will be hosted by the newspaper’s US Special Correspondent Ray Hanania, a…