Author Archives: Arab America

Federal agents routinely profiled Muslims in Northern California for at least four years, using community outreach efforts as a guise for compiling intelligence on local mosques, according to documents released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union. From 2004 to 2008, agents from the San Francisco office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation regularly attended … Continued

Join ADC for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Conference call addressing the recent designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria Secretary Napolitano announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be extended to eligible Syrian nationals as of March 29, 2012. Please join USCIS officials in a discussion about TPS and other … Continued

On the 7 th anniversary of Lebanon’s Cedar Revolution, Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman called on all Lebanese in the United States and the millions back home to once again “show the world “how they can transcend fear,” and use “the 2013 elections to defeat the remnants of the Syrian … Continued

The ADC Women’s Initiative is organizing women around the country to empower ADC and build a national network of Arab American women. Three major events were held in March, Women’s History Month, to celebrate International Women’s Day. These events brought together new and old members of ADC and the community to commemorate the role and … Continued

With all due respect to Kermit the Frog, it’s easy – and fun – being “green” during Free Craft Sundays at the Arab American National Museum! Free Craft Sundays for children ages 6-12 resumes on Sunday, April 15, 2012, with the first of six weekly sessions designed to expose young people to cultures and activities … Continued

For the better half of a decade, friends have repeatedly said to me, “Arab” is the new “Black.” I’m not sure there is much value in equating such discrimination, but as an Arab-American, there is no denying that my name, heritage, and physical appearance — especially when rocking some facial scruff — has become a … Continued

Arab Americans from throughout the United States will gather in Washington April 16-19 for four days of advocacy, organizing and strategizing. Participants will attend a White House policy briefing and meet with administration officials and members of Congress. “This 4th annual Arab American National Advocacy Week represents a milestone for grassroots Arab American organizations because … Continued

A 32-year-old woman from Iraq who was found severely beaten next to a threatening note saying “go back to your country” died on Saturday. Hanif Mohebi, the director of the San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said he met with Shaima Alawadi’s family members in the morning and was told that she … Continued

2012 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards 15th consecutive year! Join the 50 previous winners! Purpose: To honor Arab-American students who excel in Media Studies. Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: College students classified as a Junior, Senior, or enrolled in graduate school for the 2012-2013 academic year. Majoring in Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film. A minimum … Continued

A 32-year-old woman from Iraq was critically injured after being severely beaten in her Southern California home, and police said a threatening note was discovered at the scene. The woman’s 17-year-old daughter found her unconscious Wednesday morning in the dining room of the house in El Cajon, police Lt. Steve Shakowski said. Authorities identified the … Continued

Trayvon Martin was just beginning his life. Trayvon Martin was a son. He was a high school junior, with college to look forward to, a career and perhaps a family of his own. Trayvon Martin was many things, but for George Zimmerman, he was just Black. The teenager’s race was enough to raise “suspicion” and … Continued

  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with the Arab American Institute (AAI), United for Free Syria (UFS), the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), and Syrian Expatriates, welcome the decision made by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano to approve the submitted Request for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals. The TPS … Continued