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Celebrate Arab-AmericansEntertainmentMusic
Arabic music is having a cultural moment thanks to TikTok
This interview with writer Danny Hajjar describes how new social media platforms like Tiktok and Netflix have given Arabic music a new global audience. In the process, traditional music industry …
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8 Great Movies And TV Shows About Arab-Americans To Stream
This article offers a synopsis of eight movies and television shows that depict Arab-Americans in a positive light. Reflecting on Hollywood’s troubled past with the community, depicting Arab culture with …
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCivil RightsResearch
Opinion: Here’s how we can support Arab Americans with inclusive, culturally competent health care
This op-ed in the San Diego Union Tribune by Dr. Raed al-Naser details the unique healthcare needs of Arab-Americans. Doubling down on how diversity goes beyond differences in race and …
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A Proclamation on Arab American Heritage Month, 2023
In this announcement, United States President Joe Biden declares the establishment of April as Arab American Heritage Month. President Biden reminds his audience of the horrible prejudices endured by Arabs …
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What Business Do Former CIA Agents Have in Domestic Law Enforcement?
This op-ed in Common Dreams articulates the impact of Fusion Centers in the state of New Jersey in stifling civil rights of minorities, including Arab-Americans. Dovetailing a report by the …
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCivil Rights
‘Proud and historic’: Two hijab-wearing women sworn in as judges in NJ
This article marks the historic announcement in the state of New Jersey that two hijab-wearing Muslim women were officially sworn in as judges in the state. Nadia Kahf, a Syrian-American …
“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.”
