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Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims
Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania The terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001 was a horrific event that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, mostly civilians who were not involved in any conflict, an act of horrific violence…

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Remembering those killed in the 9/11 backlash

Posted on September 14, 2021September 16, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Remembering those killed in the 9/11 backlash
Remembering those killed in the 9/11 backlash

Remembering those killed in the 9/11 backlash By Ray Hanania On Saturday, Americans will remember the 2,996 people killed in the Al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. They will mourn them, recall their lives, and remember the events of that horrific day. But few will spend any time remembering the dozens of Americans who…

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9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on 9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?
9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom?

9/11 Attacks, Twenty Years After: Where is the Wisdom? By Imad Hamad This September 11 is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks. Twenty years is a long time. What are the lessons of the nation’s response to the attacks? The mistakes? The attacks shocked the country. In response to the vile attacks, George…

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ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism

Posted on September 3, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism
ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism

ADC Presents: Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism ADC invites you to our last installment of the September 11th 20th Anniversary Symposium, which will be happening next Wednesday, September 8 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT.  Next week’s discussion is titled “Post September 11th Community Organizing & Activism” and will be moderated by ADC National…

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Afghan turmoil helps Israel suppress media coverage of its abuses

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Afghan turmoil helps Israel suppress media coverage of its abuses
Afghan turmoil helps Israel suppress media coverage of its abuses

Afghan turmoil helps Israel suppress media coverage of its abuses Ray Hanania’s column analyzing Middle East issues appears every week in the Arab News Newspaper, the Arab World’s leading English language newspaper with print editions in Riyadh, Dubai, Pakistan, Paris, Tokyo and bureaus in London, Washington D.C. Chicago and New York. Visit www.ArabNews.com for more…

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

Posted on August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

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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ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11
ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab News…

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ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans
ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans Officials of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee express concerns that discrimination gainst the Arab American community is rising as the nation turns the corner to the 20th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ADC President Samer Khalaf and ADC Legal adviser Abed Ayoub appeared…

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Eight multinational corporations sued for allegedly financing attacks by al-Qaeda terrorists

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Eight multinational corporations sued for allegedly financing attacks by al-Qaeda terrorists
Eight multinational corporations sued for allegedly financing attacks by al-Qaeda terrorists

Eight multinational corporations sued for allegedly financing attacks by al-Qaeda terrorists Families of Americans killed and injured by al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists sue eight multinational corporations and Iran for allegedly financing the attacks. The families also filed a lawsuit claiming that Iran has provided material support to the terrorists Two lawsuits were filed today on behalf…

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Forgotten victims of Sept. 11, 2001 should be remembered, too

Posted on September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Forgotten victims of Sept. 11, 2001 should be remembered, too
Forgotten victims of Sept. 11, 2001 should be remembered, too

Forgotten victims of Sept. 11, 2001 should be remembered, too Americans will commemorate the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and remember the 2,977 victims who died in those attacks, but few will remember or honor those Americans who were victims of the hate backlash that consumed many Americans in the weeks,…

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Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East
Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East

Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East When All Else Fails by author Rayyan Al-Shawaf begins on September 12th, 2001. It is the story of Hunayn, a luckless and lovelorn Iraqi college student living in Orlando, Florida, after having graduated from high school in Beirut. Hunayn’s life is…

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Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?

Posted on September 8, 2018September 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?
Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?

Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred? The New York Stock Exchange expels a journalist because he is Arab and because he works for the AlJazeera Network in 2003. It’s an example of the racist, anti-Arab sentiment that flourished in the years after the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. By…

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The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America

Posted on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America
The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America

The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America This column was published in 2007 and addresses the fight to recognize the victims of the reprisals that stemmed from the Sept. 11, 2001. Many Americans refused to recognize the Americans, Arab, Muslims and “Middle East looking” who were attacked in revenge assaults in the…

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Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

Posted on May 28, 2018September 4, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media
Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media A year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, I was quickly signed by Creators Syndicate to distribute my column, which I described as “defining the moderate Arab Voice.” The column was tough on governments, tough on extremists and tough on “truth”. On Oct….

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, News Media, Opinion, racism

Saudi Crown Prince challenges false images of Arabs

Posted on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi Crown Prince challenges false images of Arabs
Saudi Crown Prince challenges false images of Arabs

Saudi Crown Prince challenges false images of Arabs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman took on the toughest four issues and questions thrown at every Arab World leader by the mainstream American news media and effectively slammed them out of the park like grand slam home run in a World Series baseball game. But Salman’s…

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Prosecute Saudis, then prosecute US Soldiers, too

Posted on September 9, 2016September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Prosecute Saudis, then prosecute US Soldiers, too
Prosecute Saudis, then prosecute US Soldiers, too

If we prosecute Saudis can we prosecute US Soldiers? 15 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks and American officials continue to play politics with war crimes. Congress allows prosecution of Saudis for 9/11 under legislation approved this week, but when will they allow the prosecution of American soldiers who engaged in war crimes in Iraq…

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New film explores challenges facing American Arabs

Posted on January 7, 2016April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on New film explores challenges facing American Arabs
New film explores challenges facing American Arabs

Usama Alshaibi’s documentary “American Arab” has its national television premiere on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 8 p.m. on WORLD Channel (check local listings), as part of the fourth season of AMERICA REFRAMED, public media’s newest documentary series. The film, made through Chicago production collective Kartemquin Films (makers of THE INTERRUPTERS), will be available for free streaming on www.worldchannel.org starting February…

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Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight

Posted on September 11, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight
Detroit radio listeners on Sterling Heights Mosque fight

Radio listeners in Detroit and Washington DC discuss a wide range of issues from the opposition of Chaldean Christians from the Middle East and mosque fight in Sterling Heights, to the commemoration of the 14th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Listeners also sound off on the plight of Syrian Refugees and Israel’s refusal…

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