“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.”
When Rolla Alaydi saw the news on Saturday that the temporary Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza was actually going into effect, the Pacific Grove resident said she felt a surge of tentative relief that the 15-month onslaught of violence against her homeland was, at least for the moment, coming to an end.
