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Anti ArabCivil RightsHate CrimesHate WatchRacism
Tension is building between Arab-Americans and police near Chicago
This article documents major tensions between the Arab-American community in Oak Lawn and police. Last July 17-year old Hadi Abuatelah was brutally beaten by police office Patrick O’Donnell. On video …
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Bella Hadid Is Charlotte Tilbury’s New Muse—and She’s Already Serving Up Major Makeup Inspiration
This article in Vogue magazine details the career advances of Bella Hadid, the Palestinian-American model and fashion icon. Most recently, she has been selected as the new public face of …
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Dearborn Heights mayor, police chief address wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former police officer
This article discusses how a former Dearborn Heights police officer filed a lawsuit citing religious discrimination as the basis of his dismissal in 2019. Mahdi Bazzi, an Arab American Muslim, …
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Arab Americans would be counted separately in state data under new bill
This CBS report discusses a bill introduced in Illinois that stands to ensure Arab Americans are fully counted in government data. Following years-long reporting by CBS, revealing the impact of …
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This New York Times obituary details the life of James Abourezk, the first United States Senator of Arab origin in the country’s history. It details the Senator’s struggle for civil …
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Even amidst the death and destruction of the earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria in February 2023, there are some stories of miracles alongside the rubble. This article explores …
“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.”
