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Civil RightsResearch
Here’s what the US Census’ new ‘MENA’ category means to Arab Americans in Michigan
Arab Americans across the United States have been fighting to get MENA included for data collection on federal forms for decades. They have called themselves an invisible community, but visibility …
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Half the primary field in the race for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District said unequivocally Sunday that they would not support a pending military aid bill for …
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCultureEntertainment
Michael Ansara Broke Barriers in Hollywood and Star Trek
For Arab-American History Month and Ansara’s birthday, we’re looking back at the life of the Commander Kang actor and those who followed in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek
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An Algerian, he combined the music of his Sephardic roots with Arab traditions, incorporating boogie-woogie and other influences to create a singular style. New York Times
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CommunityDiscriminationHate CrimesHate Watch
Anti-Arab hate, harassment and threats loom over this year’s Arab American Heritage Month
Advocacy organizations have documented a rise in anti-Arab hate and sentiment in the U.S. since the start of the war in Gaza, leaving Arab Americans feeling unsafe and unheard. NBC …
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CultureEntertainmentPalestineTheatre
Golden Thread opens a ‘Season for Palestine’ with play to combat historical amnesia
The West Coast premiere of ‘Returning to Haifa’ contextualizes the current conflict in Gaza. San Francisco Chronicle
“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.”
