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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCommunityEntertainment
Algonquin College celebrates Arabic language with music, food and calligraphy
Arabic calligraphy surrounded the Student Commons, traditional music filled the air and some of the oldest coffee in the world was served for the UNESCO International Day of the Arabic …
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansEntertainmentForeign Affairs
The Arab virtuosos of Chicago Maqam play a relief concert for Gaza
On Saturday, December 16, Constellation hosts a Gaza benefit concert by Chicago Maqam, a five-piece that melds traditional Arabic music and contemporary improvisation. Chicago Reader
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CommunityForeign Affairs
New Jersey Arab Americans go on strike over Gaza: ‘The administration isn’t listening’
Paterson residents describe ‘anger, sadness, desperation’ after US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire. The Guardian
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CommunityDiscriminationForeign Affairs
Complaint says Muslim Arab American teacher was discriminated against after put on leave over pro-Palestinian phrase in email
Hajur El-Haggan, a middle school math teacher employed by the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) since 2015, was informed November 20 by the principal at Argyle Middle School the county …
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Mary Bruce reports on how voters are responding to President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. ABC News
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Hate CrimesHate Watch
Over 200 reports of bias incidents against Maryland Muslims, Arabs since Oct., reports says
National organizations tracking antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents have reported a rise since Oct. 7, and now the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released its findings from Maryland incidents two …
“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.”
