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Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes Eileen Zogby, an activist and the wife of Arab American Institute founder James Zogby, died this week. Mrsl Zogby was involved with the AAI, and also with the Palestine Human Rights Campaign along with Save Lebanon. Arab Americans around the country are offering their condolences on…
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Chicago Activist Community mourns death of Richard (Dick) Reilly Longtime Palestine Solidarity Activist Richard Reilly died on February 11, 2020 following a long career of championing the rights of Palestinians. Reilly is being mourned by the Palestine community across the United State, in Palestine and among Chicago activists who knew him well Palestine solidarity activist…
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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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Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury By Ray Hanania Nakleh “Nick” Khoury was born in Jifna, Palestine, a village located north of Jerusalem, in 1921. Like many birth dates recorded in early 20th Century Middle East, the exact years are uncertain. “My passport says it was 1921,” Khoury says with a smile. Nick passed away at his…