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ADC Presents: A Discussion on Amnesty International’s Recent Report with the Mossawa Center & Amnesty International

Posted on February 12, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Presents: A Discussion on Amnesty International’s Recent Report with the Mossawa Center & Amnesty International
ADC Presents: A Discussion on Amnesty International’s Recent Report with the Mossawa Center & Amnesty International

ADC Presents: A Discussion on Amnesty International’s Recent Report with the Mossawa Center & Amnesty International The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites you back to our webinar series with a discussion on Amnesty International’s recent report. Register here! The Zoom webinar will be held on Wednesday February 16th, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Event, Events, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, racism

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

Posted on December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh
ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a letter Dec. 20, 2021 that he sent to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on December 17, 2021. In the letter, Sen. Durbin called on the FBI to “intensify…

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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown
Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown Palestinian Rights Committee’s Bureau Expresses Deep Concern at Israel’s Designation of Civil Society Bodies as “Terrorist Organizations” ADC in Washington DC joins in protest Arabic: العربية Following is a statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…

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ADC Presents the Hala Maksoud Leadership Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

Posted on September 30, 2021 By rayhanania 3 Comments on ADC Presents the Hala Maksoud Leadership Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference
ADC Presents the Hala Maksoud Leadership Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

ADC Presents the Hala Maksoud Leadership Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is happy to present this year’s Hala Maksoud Leadership award to Suhair Nafal. This Award is presented annually to a community leader who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership, strength and compassion toward the concerns…

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ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference
ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference

ADC Presents the Rachel Corrie Memorial Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is happy to present this year’s Rachel Corrie Memorial Award to Philip Weiss, founder of Mondoweiss.net. This award is presented annually to an activist or an organization who has shown outstanding commitment to challenging all…

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ADC leads dozens demanding Biden push Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to end oppression of Palestinians

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC leads dozens demanding Biden push Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to end oppression of Palestinians
ADC leads dozens demanding Biden push Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to end oppression of Palestinians

ADC leads dozens demanding Biden push Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to end oppression of Palestinians Joint Statement on Biden-Bennett August 26th White House Meeting Ahead of President Joe Biden’s first in-person meeting today with newly-elected Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, ADC, along with the undersigned organizations, insists President Biden center core Palestinian calls for justice…

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ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Posted on August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ADC Explores the impact Sept. 11 has on the Arab & Muslim American community and on mainstream media coverage of our community, live today with moderator and veteran journalist Ali Younes, who is joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne…

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ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11
ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11

ADC Panel August 16 explores how media portrayed Arabs after Sept. 11 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab News…

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ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans
ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans

ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans In response to the recent surge of discrimination cases aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices in the work place, ADC has requested that the House Education and Labor Committee hold a hearing into the discriminatory practices happening across the country. In a letter to Chairman Bobby Scott…

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ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media
ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media

ADC creates new unit to monitor anti-Arab and Islamophobia in the news media The ADC-Research Institute (ADC-RI) is proud to announce the formation of the Media Research Project. The primary objective of the 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…

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ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator
ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator

ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes Chris Habiby to the team as our new Legislative and Policy Coordinator. We are excited that Habiby will be working with ADC to advocate on behalf of Arab Americans before Congress and U.S. Federal Agencies while helping advance ADC’s mission.  Habiby previously worked for Governor Andrew…

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ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans
ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans

ADC officials warn of worsening discrimination against Arab Americans Officials of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee express concerns that discrimination gainst the Arab American community is rising as the nation turns the corner to the 20th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ADC President Samer Khalaf and ADC Legal adviser Abed Ayoub appeared…

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ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census
ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census

ADC Hosts online conference on the 2020 Census The deadline for filling out the 2020 Census is coming up at the end of this month and it’s extremely important that Arab Americans are properly represented. That is why we invite you to join ADC this Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT…

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American Arabs, Census, Culture, Event, Events, immigrants, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo

Posted on July 27, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo
ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo

ADC & ACLU Sue Trump Administration Over New Census Memo The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), The American Civil Liberties Union, New York Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Arnold & Porter filed a federal lawsuit on July 24, 2020, on behalf of immigrants’ rights groups challenging President Trump’s new order seeking to block people…

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Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president
Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president

Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president Samer Khalaf, who helped strengthen the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, refocusing it on civil rights and away from internal conflicts and restoring to a position of prestigious leadership, announced Wednesday he will not seek re-appointment as President when his term  expires. By Ray Hanania Samer Khalaf, who helped…

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ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)
ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)

ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA) ADC has launched a badly needed network to bring together Lawyers and legal minds to focus on the civil rights and legal rights of Arab Americans. ADC’s Network of Arab American Lawyers will fill a badly needed void in the Arab American Community. As part of…

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Activism, American Arabs, Features, Legal, mainstream, News, racism

ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon

Posted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon
ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon

ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon Senior Staff attorney at the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee honored for her dedication to fighting for civil and human rights ADC thanks Senior Staff Attorney Ms. Yolanda Rondon for her over five years of service and dedication to the community. Ms. Rondon’s tenure at ADC ends today, and…

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Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13
Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13 ADC is delighted to announce that two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn will be delivering the Convention Keynote Address at the Saturday Night Gala Dinner at the upcoming Annual National Convention. As a social activist Mr. Penn has dedicated his time, and used his voice,…

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