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ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans In response to the recent surge of discrimination cases aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices in the work place, ADC has requested that the House Education and Labor Committee hold a hearing into the discriminatory practices happening across the country. In a letter to Chairman Bobby Scott…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Congress, News, racism, Social Media, US Arab Politics

Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio: Yemen Reporter on Houthi violence; Cornelia Meyer on Global Anti-Corruption Coalition Find links to the audio podcast and video podcast of The Ray Hanania Radio Show. Listen and watch every Wednesday at 8 AM on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit and on WDMV AM 700 Radio in Washington D.C, and watch on…

American Arabs, Arab News, Arab Radio, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, News, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, The Arab Street, Video

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Managing Writer No Comments

US Arab Radio expands to include evening broadcasts The US Arab Radio Network, the only weekly live radio talk show program in America that features a wide range of Arab American and Muslim hosts, announced this week it expanded its broadcast programming to include morning and evening shows. Currently the US Arab Radio Network broadcasts…

Arab Radio, Civil Rights, Culture, Editors Picks, Egypt, Middle East, News, News Media, NewsWire, Politics, Press Releases, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Technology, US Arab Politics

Tickets available for conference Israel’s lobby

December 28, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Tickets available for conference Israel’s lobby The “Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home and Abroad” conference (IsraelLobbyCon) takes place all day on May 29, 2020, in Washington, DC, at the National Press Club ballroom. The conference will feature the following speakers: Gideon Levy is a columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. In his keynote speech he…

American Arabs, Events, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019

September 23, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

ANERA Hosts annual banquet Oct. 11, 2019 Anera’s Dinner Host Committee is proud to announce its annual fundraiser dinner on Oct. 11, 2019 featuring the following honorees and guests: H.E. Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Embassy of the State of Kuwait; H.E. Hunaina Sultan Al-Mughairy, the Sultanate of Oman; H.E. Dina Kawar, Embassy of the Kingdom…

Event, Events, Features

Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019

September 23, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Museum of the Palestinian People banquet Oct. 3, 2019 Join us for our second annual fundraising reception at the Tabard Inn! This year’s theme is “Stepping into the Future Together”. We will be celebrating the enormous milestone of our inaugural opening in Washington, DC this year that took place on June 15th 2019 and exploring…

Entertainment, Event, Events, Features, Palestine & Jordan

July 4 Message to President Trump from George Washington and We Americans and the USS Liberty

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 Eileen Fleming No Comments

President Trump seeks to seize a starring role in D.C.’s Fourth of July festivities with a speech from the Lincoln Memorial being pitched as a patriotic salute to the military. This reporter seizes this day to counter Trump’s injection of partisan politics into the celebration of America by citing President George Washingtons Farewell Address and…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 Managing Writer No Comments

Danny Glover will present AAI Lifetime Achievement Award Famed actor, producer, humanitarian and lifelong activist Danny Glover will present the Award for Lifetime Achievement to former Mayor Gus Newport at the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala on May 2, 2019. Mr. Glover graced the silver screen in classic films including “Places in the Heart,” “The Color…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Entertainment, mainstream, News

ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Managing Writer No Comments

ABPA of Washington DC seeking intern sponsors The Arab American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) is seeking support for a project to help place interns in positions in Washington D.C. ABPA believes the involvement and additional support of businesses throughout the country is important because we believe that this project’s goals depend on the collaborative,…

American Arabs, Business, Press Releases

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Nazer as new spokesman The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Appoints Fahad Nazer as Official Spokesperson The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C., has appointed Mr. Fahad Nazer as its new Official Spokesperson. Nazer replaces Ms. Fatimah Baeshen, who served in the role since September…

American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Editors Picks, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia

AAI’s Gibran Gala honors champions of humanity

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Managing Writer No Comments

AAI’s Gibran Gala honors champions of humanity The Arab American Institute hosted the 20th annual Khalil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala April 26, 2018 which recognizes organizations, leaders and activists from around the world for their service to humanity. This year’s honorees include: World renowned Chef José Andrés who founded World Central Kitchen; the American Civil…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, Features, mainstream, Middle East, News, US Arab Politics

Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Managing Writer No Comments

Rewriting the future: Editor in Chief Faisal J. Abbas on Arab News’ new leaf The Arab News Newspaper is the leading English language newspaper in the Middle East, and important title that reflects the focus of much of its editorial content which has been published over the past 43 years. The newspaper has expanded, embraced…

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