Tag: State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Ali Younes No Comments

Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum Bridgeview, Ill — Local candidates and elected officials who respect the Arab and Muslim community with open doors and fairness were feted at a community forum in Bridgeview hosted by the Arab American Illinois Political Coalition, formerly the Arab American Democratic Club. More than 400 people attended…

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Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Some American legislators stand up for justice and against all violence By Ray Hanania Despite the campaign to vilify Palestinians by Republicans, Democrats, President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, some strong voices are emerging to counter the one sided pro-Israel propaganda that pretends that only Jewish lives matter and Christian and Muslim lives…

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Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says By Ray Hanania Illinois State Rep. Cyril Nichols has raised an issue that many Arab Americans prefer not to discuss. Are Arab Americans doing enough to balance the support they get from African Americans? In an interview on The Ray Hanania…

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Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 rayhanania 2 Comments

Call me Arab, don’t call me MENA writer argues Columnist Ray Hanania argues that the term MENA to describe Arab Americans only dilutes the ability for Arabs to defend themselves against racism and that the term Arab should be used not only with the U.S. Census but in seeking equality in government contract awards. MENA…

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Political candidates join local Arab leaders for Iftar

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Political candidates join local Arab leaders for Iftar Arab Chamber leaders Radi Abuhashish and Hassan Nijem host Iftar attended by three of Chicago’s leading candidates for Chicago Mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez, Dr. Willie Wilson, and Paul Vallas, and also State Rep. Cyril Nichols who sponsored legislation to designate Arabs a “Minority” to gain improved access…

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