“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.
The project will also celebrate achievements of Arabs and Muslims from around the world.”
Michael Rafidi took home the award for outstanding chef for his Michelin-starred Levantine restaurant Albi, beloved by The Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema for its pita bread, baba ganoush and steamed manti, among many other dishes.
Palestinian American chef Rafidi, who dedicated the award to the Palestinian people, is also the owner of Yellow, a cafe and restaurant in Georgetown, which recently announced the planned opening of a Union Market location later this year.
