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Rev. Jackson’s and Arab-American empowerment
This op-ed by Arab-American leader and community organizer James Zogby reflects on his experience being propositioned by Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1984 to join the latter’s presidential campaign. Zogby took …
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Exhibition in New York celebrates and subverts Arab American identities
This article discusses an art exhibit at CUE Art Foundation in New York that reflects on the hybrid identity of Arab Americans. Called “A thought is a memory,” curated by …
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This article dovetails on Arab American Heritage month, to remind its reader that Arab Americans are an incredibly diverse community. First it offers proof of religious diversity, identifying multiple denominations …
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In this op-ed for the student newspaper of Princeton University, Lebanese-American sophomore student Anais Mobarak laments that Arabic-language instruction inaccurately conflates the Arabic language with the religion of Islam. Reiterating …
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Secrets & Suspicionless Policing: A Fundamentally Anti-Democratic Mix
This op-ed column by Catherine M. Grosso, Professor of Law at Michigan State University, articulates a warning that democracy only thrives when government and police powers are properly restrained. Professor …
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Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna intends to sing entire set in Arabic at Coachella
This interview with NRP discusses the work of Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna, who made history by singing her performance at the Coachella music festival entirely in Arabic. Originally born in …
“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.”
