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Muslim group plans to sue Oakland Co. sheriff over ‘forcible removal’ of woman’s hijab
The notice announces plans “to recover damages sustained by the claimant as a result of the negligence, recklessness and intentional conduct of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office officers, employees and agents.” …
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In-Flight Suspicion or Racial Bias? Delta’s Troubling Incident with Palestinian Passengers
Four Delta Air Lines passengers were removed from a flight in Minneapolis on January 8 because a flight attendant determined it was suspicious that they were Palestinian Americans. They were …
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Palestinian-American Lyft driver loses job after reporting racist incident
Salam Zaghmot, who had a 5-star rating, says he experienced a racist incident when four female passengers made disparaging comments related to his background. New Arab
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Man who allegedly punched Palestinian neighbor, shouted epithets in Orland Park is charged with hate crime
Police say Terrence Clyne, 68, grew angry at neighbors who moved trash cans. He is also charged with two misdemeanor counts of battery in the incident Wednesday. WBEZ
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ADC In the News: Palestine on Campus and Beyond
In 2024, let’s resolve to be kinder to one another | Anchorage Daily News In the words of Abed Ayoub, director of our nation’s Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, “This is …
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Vigil held to honor slain Muslim boy as accused attacker appears in court in Illinois
“My son was a remarkable child,” Alfayoumi said. “He was filled with dreams and aspirations. He loved basketball, soccer and Legos. He carried the bright light of hope wherever he …
“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.”
