Media Research Project

“The primary objective of the ADC-RI Media Research Project is to research, track, and document anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias in the media, public discourse, and from public officials. This tracking project will serve as a resource tool which will highlight the prevalence of bias and bigotry. The project will expose xenophobia and hatred that target minorities in the U.S., particularly Arab and Muslim Americans.
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Racist targeting of Arab-American business owners in Chicago

by ADC Team

Arab American gas station owners in the city of Chicago complained that the city of Chicago code inspectors targeted them along with Asian American business owners because of their race in an effort to shut their businesses down. The owners said in a news conference held in Chicago that city inspectors cited them frequently and shut them down for “frivolous” and “ridiculous” code violations. These business owners ought to be supported and have their services to the community improved, not targeted and shut down. 

Source: Chicago Suntimes

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