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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15
Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies)  The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…

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Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the Arab American Democratic Club (AADCIL.org) Samir Khalil and Sonia Khalil, and the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACCUSA.org) Hassan Nijem on Sunday May 16 10 AM to 1 PM at Nikko’s Banquet Hall at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue. Pappas will unveil…

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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month 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 salute…

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Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum

Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American…

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Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25

Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month tat will be held on Thursday March 25, 2021. The forum will…

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Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally
Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally Arab Americans encouraged to be fully engaged in the November 3, 2020 General Election and to make their voices heard by the candidates, local government officials, and the news media. The 3 hour online Zoom Annual Rally for Candidates hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club…

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Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Posted on October 13, 2020October 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local community journalists and leaders…

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Anniversary of Arab American Recognition in Illinois

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Anniversary of Arab American Recognition in Illinois
Anniversary of Arab American Recognition in Illinois

Anniversary of Arab American Recognition in Illinois Two years ago in October 2018, Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan introduced legislation that formally recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month at a meeting of the Arab American Democratic Club. Madigan’s legislation made the declaration a state law. Here’s a story recalling that important event in…

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House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch
House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch

House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch The Arab American Democratic Club, Illinois’ largest and most responsive Democratic Arab political organization, is prod to host Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan as its keynote speaker at its annual Feb. 16, 2020 Candidates Forum and Brunch. Get info at www.AADCIL.com The Arab…

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Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21

Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21 Dozens of Democratic candidates running in the November 6, 2018 General election will be showcased at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, October 21 hosted by The Arab American Democratic Club. The keynote speakers at the event are Illinois House Speaker Michael J….

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Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum

Posted on August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum
Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum

Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) announced this week that Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Karen Yarbrough, the current Cook County Recorder of Deeds and now the official Democratic candidate for Cook County Clerk, will be keynote speakers at the annual Candidate’s Brunch…

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Arab American empowerment continues to grow

Posted on February 23, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Arab American empowerment continues to grow
Arab American empowerment continues to grow

Arab American empowerment continues to grow Arab Americans have been fighting for a place at the American table from the day they set foot in America. But in recent years, their empowerment has increased despite the increased discrimination in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In recently years, Arab Americans have…

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Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Posted on December 13, 2017August 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize
Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize Arab Americans in Illinois called on gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker Wednesday to publicly apologize for insensitive comments he made in which he accused a Muslim American group of being “terrorists” when he ran for Congress in 1998. Arab American Democratic Club President Samir Khalil said the comment…

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Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement

Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement
Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement

Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement Arab American Democratic Club likes former Mart head By Steve Metsch Chris Kenndy, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the race for governor, visited Worth on Nov. 8 and left with a key endorsement. Kennedy was endorsed by the Arab American Democratic Club during a dinner meeting held at…

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Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club
Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club

Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club Chris Kennedy received the formal endorsement of the prominent Arab American Democratic Club and the Illinois Arab American community at a fundraiser held in Worth Illinois on November 8. Kennedy said he would fight against racism and discrimination and work with Arab American and Muslim American leaders…

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