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Civil RightsEntertainmentForeign Affairs
El Museo del Barrio Rejects Artwork Featuring Palestinian Flag
The museum had commissioned the work for its annual Día de los Muertos celebrations, but decided not to display it after the artists included a Palestinian flag in it. New …
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Civil RightsForeign Affairs
California city first in U.S. to officially back Palestinians, accuses Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing’
The Richmond, Calif., City Council voted early Wednesday to support the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip with a resolution that accuses Israel of “ethnic cleansing and collective punishment” nearly …
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CommunityForeign Affairs
Biden’s Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes
Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies are criticizing President Joe Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, asking him to do more to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Gaza or …
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These Arab-Americans were among Biden’s biggest fans. Now they’re warning they — and others — could abandon him in 2024. Politico.
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The Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee said it has received hundreds of reports of hate incidents against Palestinian, Arab and Muslim Americans. BBC.
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Civil RightsForeign AffairsHate CrimesHate Watch
Post-9/11 fears resurface for Chicago-area Arabs, Muslims in wake of war, rising hate crimes
Arab Americans worry about their safety amid the anger, fear and injustice they feel over Plainfield boy’s killing, threats toward Muslim schools, and “harmful narratives” perpetuated by media and politicians: …
“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.”
