All Press Releases

May 2009

DHS Deputy Secretary to Keynote Civil Rights Awards Lunch at ADC Annual National Convention
May 6

April 2009

ADC Live on BBC Arabic TV News to Discuss UN Conference on Racism
April 20

ADC Commends Obama Administration Decision to Release Bush Era Torture Memos
April 17

ADC Welcomes Obama Administration Decision on Immigration Reform
April 15

Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Knesset Member Said Naffaa, and J Street Director Jeremy Ben-Ami Confirmed to Speak on Israeli/Palestinian Conflict at ADC Convention
April 14

ADC Live on Al-Jazeera to Discuss Obama Outreach Efforts to Arab and Muslim Worlds
April 12

October 2006

Oakar Announces New ADC National Executive Director
October 3

Workplace Bias Against Muslims, Arabs on Rise: LA Times
October 3

September 2006

ADC to Participate in G8 Discussion on Diversity and Integration in Portugal
September 28

ADC Presents Civil Rights Award to Sen. Russell Feingold
September 26

FBI Confirms Continued Investigation of Michigan Charity
September 26

Ads are yanked as offensive to Arabs, Muslims
September 26

The Uncourted Constituency of Arab Americans
September 25

ADC Calls Upon FBI To Explain Timing of Raids
September 21

ADC Outreach Program with FBI Highlighted in Washington Post Article
September 21

Over 40 Organizations Support ADC’s Request for Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon and Gaza
September 18

ADC to Participate in DHS Discussion on Enhancing America’s Security
September 14

ADC Joins the Nation in Remembering September 11
September 11

ADC Takes Part in Rally to Support Immigrants’ Rights
September 7

ADC to Address International Commission of Jurists
September 7

August 2006

ADC Mourns the Passing of Famed Author Naguib Mahfouz
August 31

Passenger with Arabic T-Shirt Denied Boarding
August 30

ADC Congratulates Tony Shalhoub on Third Emmy
August 28

ADC Holds First Lecture in New Cultural Series at National Headquarters
August 25

ADC Welcomes State Department Inquiry into Israeli Use of Cluster Bombs
August 25

Amnesty International Report Explores “Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure”
August 23

ADC Achieves Goal with Lawsuit
August 22

NSA’s Warrantless Spying Ruled Unconstitutional
August 17

Unexploded Israeli Cluster Bombs Causing Lebanese Civilian Casualties
August 17

ADC Files for Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Lebanon and Gaza
August 17

ADC Mourns the Passing of Ned Hanauer
August 10

ADC Condemns UK Terror Plot, Commends UK Police
August 10

Transportation Security Administration Issues New Air Travel Guidelines
August 10

Lebanese PM Calls for an End to Israeli Agression in Washington Post
August 9

ADC Objects to Several Unfair and Unbalanced Parts of U.N. Draft Resolution
August 9

A Message from the ADC Chairman, Hon. James G. Abourezk
August 9

The U.N. Draft Resolution Proposed by the U.S. and France Compared With the Lebanese Government‘s Seven Point Plan for Peace
August 8

Disproportionate Response Condemned in Jim Mullins Op-Ed
August 8

Lebanon Death Toll Reaches 900
August 3

25 EU Foriegn Ministers Offer Peacekeeping Force and Call for End to Fighting
August 2

ADC Establishes Fund for Humanitarian Relief in Lebanon
August 2

NJ Ad Hoc Committee for Peace in the Middle East
August 1

Transcript of ADC Interview on CNN’s Situation Room
August 1

Vigil Calls for End to Civilian Deaths in Lebanon
August 1

July 2006

Candlelight Vigil Today, Monday, July 31, 8:00 to 10:00pm EST
July 31

ADC on CNN’s Situation Room, Monday, July 31
July 31

ADC Strongly Condemns Israel’s Qana Massacre, Bush Administration Complicit
July 30

ADC Appalled by Attack on Seattle Jewish Center
July 28

ADC on CNN, Saturday, July 29 at 10am
July 28

ADC in Wall Street Journal
July 28

Arab Groups Launch Lobbying Push
July 28

Associated Press Discusses ADC FBI Letter
July 27

ADC President on Fox and Friends, Thursday, July 27
July 26

ADC President on The O’Reilly Factor Today, July 25
July 25

ADC President Urges Teachers Union to Reconsider Biased Foreign Policy Position Adopted at Union Member Convention
July 25

ADC Files for Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Lebanon and Gaza
July 24

US Evacuation of Lebanon Challenged in Lawsuit
July 24

ADC Files Lawsuit Against Secretaries of State and Defense for Failure to Protect US Citizens in Lebanon
July 24

ADC to Sue Departments of State and Defense for Failure to Protect US Citizens in Lebanon
July 23

500 Thousand Refugees Created by Israeli Onslaught
July 21

Letter to President Bush from Concerned Arab American
July 21

ADC learns of American Injured by Bomb in Lebanon, Calls on President Bush to Act
July 20

Robert Novak Critical of America’s Pro-Israel Role
July 20

Read Pat Buchanan’s Article on Current Crisis In Middle East
July 19

Peaceful Rally Calling for an Immediate Ceasefire Draws Large Crowd in Front of White House
July 19

Know Your Rights Statement On Possible FBI Interviews
July 18

No Payments Required of American Citizens Departing Lebanon
July 18

In search of the truth about the Israel lobby’s influence on Washington
July 18

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
July 17

Join the Rally for Peace to Protest Ongoing Violence
July 14

Vatican condemns Israel for attacks on Lebanon
July 14

European Union Blasts Israel for disproportionate use of force
July 13

State Department’s Consular Affairs Numbers
July 13

Call and Email Congress, White House, State Department and Media about Escalating Israeli Attacks on Lebanon and Gaza
July 13

ADC Calls for Halt to Israeli Military Rampage, ADC Member Sends Eyewitness Account from Lebanon
July 13

ADC Asks State Department, “Why the Silence” About Ongoing Israeli Siege
July 10

ADC to Discuss Watch Lists on Al-Jazeera
July 7

Omar Sharif Honored in Washington for a Lifetime of Bridging Cultures
July 7

Israel’s Siege on Gaza Continues, ADC Appeals to US Administration to Stop the Violence
July 7

ADC Testimony on Civil Rights Enforcement Live on C-Span 2 Today
July 7

June 2006

Senator Frank Lautenberg Apologizes to Community
June 30

ADC Calls for Protection of the Palestinian People and a Halt to Israeli Destruction
June 30

Over 1 Million Palestinians Spend Another Night in Terror
June 29

SALDEF Honors ADC
June 27

Arab-American Businesses Seek Government Contracts
June 26

ADC in Entertainment Weekly
June 23

FBI Reaches Out to Community, ADC Reissues ‘Know Your Rights’ Advisory
June 23

Arab, Muslim, South Asian, and Sikh-American Organizations Object to FBI Comments
June 21

Arab-American Writers Offer Universal Themes, Unique Perspective
June 21

American-Arab Conference Honors Community Contributions
June 21

Community celebrates heritage in annual conventions
June 20

ADC Featured on Al-Jazeera Today and Tomorrow
June 19

Pictures from the successful ADC Convention 2006
June 19

NY Times: Lessons from Canada
June 13

DOJ study shows Arab Americans fear police and immigration enforcement more than hate crimes !
June 12

“Toots,” Now Playing in DC
June 8

Muslim Staff Members on Mission to Educate Congress
June 3

NY Times: U.S. Muslims Say Terror Fears Hamper Their Right to Travel
June 1

May 2006

Naturalization Delays Hurt Relationship Between Arab Americans and Their Government
May 28

Enter for a Chance to Win Two Round Trip Tickets from Qatar Airways and Middle East Airlines (MEA) at ADC Convention
May 24

ADC Asks for Your Input on ‘Arab Perceptions of the West’ Study
May 24

Rana Abbas Appointed to Michigan State Women’s Commission
May 22

Muslims Look to Blacks for Civil Rights Guidance
May 17

USA Today: The Road to Citizenship Can Take a Generation
May 16

Civil Rights Highlights at ADC’s Annual Convention
May 15

Government Fails Law-Abiding Immigrants
May 11

Register Now for ADC Annual Convention – Save $300 by Taking Advantage of Early Registration Rates
May 11

Support the Gibran Kahlil Gibran US Postage Stamp Initiative
May 10

At OSCE-ODIHR Meeting, ADC Calls on US Government to Remedy Domestic Challenges
May 9

USCIS Holds National Mall Naturalization Ceremony, While Many Wait for Years
May 3

April 2006

Sunday Rally for Darfur, Calls for Halting Violence and Protecting Refugees Growing
April 28

ADC to Participate in ODIHR Roundtable Discussion in Poland
April 28

Telephonic and Press Conference at National Press Club on April 27
April 26

ADC Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Egypt
April 25

ADC Legal Director on Al-Arabiya News Channel
April 25

Associated Press Covers ADC Naturalization Campaign
April 25

Learn about the Palestine Human Rights Litigation Project
April 25

ADC Press Conferences on Naturalization Delays, April 25
April 24

DOJ Notes Citizenship Issue Being Championed by ADC
April 20

ADC Supports Efforts to Stop Illegal Spying
April 19

Bank of America resolves complaints of anti-Muslim bias by former Fleet Bank
April 18

ADC Comments on Ethnic Bias Complaints at Bank
April 18

ADC in USA Today
April 18

ADC Action Alert: Call for a Fair Trial in Chicago
April 11

ADC and OSC Work Together to Combat Discrimination
April 10

ADC Capitol Hill Day, Thursday, June 15, 2006
April 10

ADC Comments on Immigration Legislation
April 7

NASCAR Riled by Show Seeking Anti-Muslim Bias
April 7

Palestine Awareness Week at AU, April 10-13
April 5

March 2006

ADC Extends its Condolences to those Affected by Capsized Boat
March 31

ADC-NJ Meets with Governor Corzine, Discusses Withdrawal of Support for Arab-American Candidate
March 30

ADC Welcomes Release of Hostage, Calls on US to Protect Civilians in Iraq
March 30

ADC Discusses Domestic Surveillance on “A World of Possibilities”
March 30

The Roads to You Tour: Celebration of One World
March 29

Montgomery County Public Libraries Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
March 29

New York Arab-American Comedy Festival Seeks Comedic Theater Pieces
March 28

ADC Communications Director in The Detroit News
March 28

Patriot Act Game Pokes Fun at Government
March 24

A Report on “The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy”
March 24

Immigration Proposals Threaten Core American Values
March 24

ADC Submits Comment to DOL Regarding Employment Discrimination Survey
March 21

ADC’s Carol Khawly on Fairfax Public Access Radio
March 16

The Guardian: Sandra Day O’Connor says US risks edging near to Dictatorship
March 16

ADC Remembers Rachel Corrie
March 16

Corrie Message Crushed Again, By Katharine Viner
March 16

ADC Appeals DOJ’s Denial of FOIA for Radiation Surveillance of Muslim Sites
March 15

ADC discusses ports issue in today’s USAToday
March 15

ADC on BBC News in Arabic
March 13

Suspicion of Muslims Hinders Terror War
March 13

ADC’s Carol Khawly on Fairfax Public Access Radio
March 10

ADC on CTV
March 10

ADC in Voice of America: Poll Indicates Negative View of Islam Growing in US
March 10

FBI Probes Shooting Over Race Motive
March 6

Hala Maksoud Arab American Leadership Training Accepting Applications
March 3

Trade and Investment Mission to Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, April 1 — 12
March 2

Lautenberg Accused of Anti-Arab Racism
March 2

February 2006

Democratic Members of the Senate Deliver Remarks on Port Security at Rally
February 28

ADC Condemns Ongoing Violence in Iraq, Calls on US to Protect Civilians
February 23

ADC In Marketwatch
February 23

Associated Press: Security Programs Strain Muslim-U.S. Ties
February 22

ADC in AFP: Bush Faces Split with Key Allies Over UAE Port Deal
February 22

ADC Condemns Hateful Depiction of Islam, but Rejects Violence as a Means of Protest
February 22

ADC Extends Condolences to Regional Director Imad Hamad
February 22

“Paradise Now” is from Palestine
February 21

Anti Arabism Now at a Port Near You
February 21

Congressman Tom Davis Responds to Concerned Virginia Constituents
February 16

Upcoming ADC Chapter Banquets in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, Kalamazoo, and San Francisco
February 16

ADC Discusses NSA Wiretapping in Boston Globe
February 15

ADC Files New FOIA With DHS Concerning the “October Plan”
February 9

ADC Continues Call for Community Action on Detroit News Issue
February 8

Palestine Benefit Dinner in DC on March 2
February 7

ADC discusses Danish Cartoon in Agence France Presse (AFP)
February 6

ADC Calls on Congress to Investigate NSA Wiretapping
February 6

ADC on Fox News Radio, Danish Cartoon
February 3

ADC in Detroit News, Aid to Palestinians
February 3

ADC On Fox News Radio Tonight
February 2

ADC Condemns Hateful Depiction of Islam and Calls for Inquiry
February 2

URGENT: Aid to Palestinian People in Jeopardy
February 2

January 2006

Coretta Scott King Passes Away
January 31

ADC Raises Concerns with Attorney General
January 30

ADC Comments on US Domestic Spying
January 27

Finding Muslim Humor – Arab-American Style
January 27

Call for Nominations to the ADC Board of Directors
January 26

‘Sister joins millions on a spiritual pilgrimage’ by Sanaa Abourezk
January 25

Do You Have What It Takes To Be The DC Tarneeb Champion?
January 25

Will Lawmakers‘ Wings Be Clipped?
January 24

Rose Nader Obituary – Mother of Ralph Nader
January 23

Rose Bouziane Nader, mother of Ralph, Claire, Laura, Shafeek (dec.) Nader, passes away at 100
January 23

Response from the Nation Magazine
January 20

NJ Chapter Grand Opening, Great Community Effort And Success
January 17

King of Bahrain’s Son Dies in Car Accident
January 17

ADC Extends Condolences on Passing of Emir of Kuwait
January 17

“Paradise Now” Wins Golden Globe
January 17

ADC Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 13

Arabian Fables
January 13

ADC Convention is June 15-18, 2006
January 13

ADC-NJ Chapter Inaugurates Its New Office This Saturday
January 12

ADC to participate in Foreign Policy Conference
January 12

US Lawsuits Brought Against Israeli Officials
January 11

“IMAGINE LIFE AS A PALESTINIAN” Ads To Be Aired On Major Networks
January 11

Over 100 Organizations Join ADC and SALDEF in Opposing Racist Flyer
January 11

ADC Discusses Radiation Monitoring with FBI
January 11

Ruler of Dubai Dies While in Australia
January 4

Help Stop Racist Flyer in Congress
January 4

Lawyers Predict Potential Backlash to Secret Surveillance of Muslims
January 3

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December 2005

ADC 2005 Year End Congressional Round Up
December 29

ADC Discusses Radiation Monitoring Issue with FBI
December 29

ADC Communications Coordinator and Legal Advisor on ART Today
December 28

The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival is coming to Los Angeles from January 24-26, 2006
December 28

A New Year Message from ADC President Mary Rose Oakar and Chair James Abourezk
December 28

ADC Efforts Successful on Billboard Campaign
December 28

ADC Files FOIA With FBI, DOJ, and DOE For Radiation Surveillance of Muslim Sites
December 27

ADC Legal Director on Al-Jazeera News
December 22

American Arab activist Mona Ismail passes away
December 19

ADC on Al-Jazeera News
December 16

Advertising Firm Will Not Post Racist Billboards in North Carolina
December 16

Over 100 Organizations Support ADC & AAI Letters Opposing Billboards
December 15

ADC Holds Workshop on Employment Discrimination
December 14

ADC Condemns the Assassination of MP Gebran Tueni
December 13

ADC and ADC Communications Coordinator Profiled in The Mideast Connect
December 12

ADC on Fairfax Public Access Radio
December 9

ADC Attends Advanced Screening of “Syriana”
December 8

ADC Presents “Know Your Rights on the Job” Workshop in D.C., on Dec. 13
December 7

ADC on Al-Jazeera
December 7

Introduction to the Arab-American community for Educators (DOC)
December 7

ADC-NY’s 3rd Annual Holiday Benefit: Flavors of the Middle East
December 7

ADC Calls for Release of Hostages in Iraq
December 5

Palestinian Elected as President of the Prestigious IRCT
December 2

AAFSC seeks Executive Director
December 2

Laila Al-Qatami to Represent ADC in Australia
December 6

Group Helps Arab-American Women Reach Goals
December 2

New Film “Private” Released in Movie Theatres
December 1

November 2005

ADC Extends Condolences to Regional Director Imad Hamad
November 29

Flavors of the Middle East
November 21

ADC in Washington Times, Pope John Paul Tribute Celebrating John Paul II
November 21

ADC Mourns Loss of Mustafa Akkad, Rima Akkad Monla
November 11

Have You Seen “Paradise Now?”
November 11

ADC Condemns Bombing in Jordan
November 10

DHS Clarifies AP Watch List Article
November 9

DC Screenwriter Competition
November 9

JDL’s Krugel Killed While Serving 20-Year Prison Term
November 9

ADC is Moving
November 3

Arab American Comedy Festival in New York, Nov 13-17
November 1

Mahrajan Al Fan, Arab Arts Festival, in New York, Nov 4-6
November 1

Wisdom of Young Arab-American Artists
November 1

October 2005

‘Axis of Evil Comedy,’ in Washington, DC on November 11
October 30

“KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ON THE JOB” Panel Discussion in NY
October 28

NUSACC Testimony on US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
October 26

Mapquest Sidesteps Requests to Correct Blatantly Inaccurate Map of Israel
October 26

The Studio Theater Presents “Guantanamo: Honor Bound To Defend Freedom”
October 26

ADC Supports Congressional Efforts to Reauthorize the Voting Rights Act
October 26

2006 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship
October 26

U.S. Passports to Receive Electronic Identification Chips
October 26

Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Passes Away
October 25

Interview with Hany Abu Assad, “Paradise Now”
October 28

Al Funoun to Perform in Washington, DC on Dec 2
October 21

Mahmoud Abbas Editorial in Wall Street Journal
October 20

ADC-MI Judges Night,Justice and Compassion
October 19

Upcoming Palestinian Movie to be Distributed by Warner Brothers
October 18

Philadelphia Tells Muslim Police to Trim Beards or Lose Jobs
October 19

Civil Rights Pioneer Vivian Jones Passes Away
October 14

ADC Calls On Community To Help South Asian Earthquake Victims
October 13

ADC Profiles of Achievement
October 12

ADC Remembers Alex Odeh
October 11

September 2005

GTAAA Honors ADC and Mary Rose Oakar in Toledo, Ohio
September 30

Slideshow of the Photos From ADC’s Silver Anniversary Convention
September 30

HRH Prince El Hassan of Jordan Addresses Packed Auditorium
September 29

“Night Draws Near: Iraq’s People in the Shadow of America’s War” By Anthony Shadid
September 27

ADC to Participate in ODIHR Roundtable Discussion in Poland
September 27

UNC Columnist Dismissed after Writing Offensive Article about Arabs
September 26

Invitation to Lecture by HRH Prince El Hassan of Jordan
September 23

ACC Celebrates ‘Women of Achievement’ in Michigan
September 21

ADC‘s Kareem Shora Live on FoxNews Tonight
September 16

MA Governor Calls for Religious and National Origin Profiling
September 16

Washington, DC, Screening of “The Accused” on Friday, Sept 16
September 14

Congressman Tancredo Responds to Constituents
September 13

ADC Joins Fellow Americans in Marking Fourth Anniversary of September 11
September 12

USCIS Immigration Assistance Contacts In Texas For Hurricane Victims
September 9

USCIS To Assist Immigrants Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
September 9

USCIS Operations After Hurricane Katrina FAQ
September 9

Muslims Integrating and Finding Acceptance in American Society
September 9

Current Legislation Before the 109th Congress
September 9

Temporary DHS Guidelines for Employing Hurricane Victims with No Papers Available
September 8

ADC President to Discuss Condition of Arab-American Community
September 6

ADC Chicago to host discussion on Arab American Issues
September 6

ADC in the Washington Post
September 6

August 2005

Participate in Arab American Day Festival in California
August 31

Watch ADC President on C-SPAN
August 28

Laila Al-Qatami in the Washington City Paper
August 26

ADC Mourns the Death of Dr. Mansour Armaly
August 24

ADC in the Associated Press: Online Thesaurus Pulls Listing for ‘Arab’
August 22

A Guide for New Immigrants: A New USCIS Publication Available in Arabic
August 17

6th Circuit Court Rules in Favor of ADC
August 12

ADC Comments on Racial Profiling
August 11

How to File a Complaint with DHS
August 10

2005 Annual Picnic in New Jersey
August 5

ADC—NY Calls for Racial Profiling in New York Must be Addressed
August 4

ADC Legal Department News
August 4

Watch Laila Al-Qatami on Fox News
August 2

ADC Extends Condolences on Passing of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia
August 1

July 2005

ADC Store now open
July 28

ADC expresses concern over offensive comic in today’s Oakland Press
July 28

Analysis: Muslim youth in US oppose terror
July 26

Ricky Martin Seeks End to Arab Stereotypes
July 25

W-W-E Arab character off the air for now
July 22

U.S. Seeks to Prevent Discrimination at Home in War on Terror
July 20

WWE Explains Recent Episode: NY Times
July 18

House Resolution Commends Kuwaiti Women’s Political Rights
July 15

Summer Student Activist Training
July 14

ADC Helps Secure Extension of Stay for Iranian Brothers
July 8

2 LA Times article on the L.A. 8 Case
July 7

ADC Advisory Statement to Arab & Muslim Populations
July 7

June 2005

DOJ Awards ADC Outreach Grant
June 29

Hala Foundation Now Accepting Applications
June 27

High-tech hate mongering
June 24

ADC Mourns Loss of Sami Suleiman, MBA, CPA
June 23

171-Month Prison Sentence for Attacking Mosque
June 23

Dangerous Illusions
June 22

ADC, ACLU Announce Settlement with United Airlines
June 17

ADC in Washington Post: Burned Korans
June 17

Koran Burned in Roanoke, Virginia
June 16

It’s Almost Safe to Read Again, Rollback of Patriot Act Provision
June 16

ADC Wishes Best of Luck to R. Alexander Acosta
June 16

2005 ADC Board Resolutions
June 16

ADC Saddened by Loss of Samih K Farsoun, Ph.D.
June 10

Manhattan Children’s Museum to Host Arab Tales Festival
June 10

ADC Joins LCCR at OSCE Conference in Cordoba, Spain
June 9

Winners of the 2005 Youth Activism Art Competition
June 8

Civil Rights Luncheon
June 7

Prospects for Peace in Palestine
June 6

Syria-Lebanon Crisis: Causes, Risks and Solutions
June 3

ADC’s 25th Year Silver Anniversary Convention a Tremendous Achievement
June 3

Media Roundtable: Covering the War on Terror
June 3

Arab Americans Recount Experiences of Growing up in America
Say negative stereotypes, misperceptions must be addressed
June 3

Saudi Prince Calls Arab Americans Role Models for Arab World Says Arab achievements in United States can be repeated in Arab World
June 3

ADC Condemns the Murder of Journalist Samir Qasir
June 2

May 2005

U.S. Committed to Protecting Civil Liberties of Arab Americans
May 31

Newsweek Report of Quran’s Desecration Called Erroneous
May 19

Groups suing FBI over monitoring of activities
May 18

ADC Joins ACLU in Lawsuit Asking for Information Release on Possible FBI JTTF Spying on Political and Religious Groups
May 18

Kuwait Grants Women Political Rights
May 17

$28 Million Denny’s Lawsuit
May 17

ADC in Washington Post
May 16

ADC in AP, REAL ID
May 13

Arab American Filmmaker Contest Winners Announced
May 10

What ADC And AAI Will Celebrate
May 9

ADC Communications Director on MSNBC
May 6

ADC in Entertainment Weekly
May 6

ADC in AP
May 4

DC Cinema Palestine Film Festival
May 2

ADC in NY Times
May 2

April 2005

ADC Praises Representation of Arabs, Muslims in Kingdom of Heaven
April 29

TSA Improves “No-Fly” List Procedures
April 27

Al-Bustan Seeds Of Culture – Summer Camp July 2005
April 25

Win Two Round Trip Tickets from Middle East Airlines (MEA) at ADC Convention
April 20

ADC to Observe Operation Top Officials (TOPOFF) 3
April 4

ADC Sponsors Town Hall Meeting with FBI, US Attorney‘s Office, and DHS
April 4

ADC saddened by the loss of John Paul II
April 2

Successful Launch of ADC Michigan’s Women’s Initiative is Met With Enthusiasm
April 1

March 2005

Civil Rights Legend Fred Korematsu Passes Away
March 31

It’s Back! REAL ID Now in the Senate, Anti-PLO Language Returns With It
March 28

Civil Rights Highlights at the Upcoming ADC Convention
March 23

Trainees Sought for First Hala Foundation Arab-American Leadership Program
March 22

Support Arab Film and Comedy
March 18

Speak Out Against Misleading Driver‘s License TV Ad
March 17

President Nominates Arab American for Key Job in the State Department
March 16

Youth Activism Art Competition
March 15

Inspector General Conducting Assessment of ICE Detention Facilities
March 14

Members of Congress Call For Apology from Ann Coulter and UPS
March 10

Help Support Arab-American Filmmakers
March 10

Census Bureau Releases Report on Arab Population
March 08

Arab American Wins $150,000 in National Origin Discrimination Settlement
March 08

ADC Appeals DHS Denial To Release Nationalities of “October Plan”
March 03

Members of Congress Should Not Advocate for Nuclear War Against Any Country
March 02

February 2005

Testimony by former Congressional Aid George Moses Helps Block Biased Legislation
February 28

The DC Independent Film Festival & Seminars
February 27

Win Two Return Tickets from Qatar Airways at ADC Convention
February 22

Download Highlights of ADC’s 21st National Convention in 2004
February

US-VISIT Provides all Materials in Arabic
February 17

ADC Mourns the Loss of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
February 14

Positive Media Coverage, For a Change
February 07

ADC Highlights Arab-American Community Concerns With Department of Homeland Security Nominee Chertoff
February 07

ADC Convention is May 27-29, 2005
February 04

January 2005

ADC Reiterates Concerns About Racism Towards Arabs in the Media
January 27

ADC Opposes Nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be Attorney General
January 26

2005 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship
January 25

ADC Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18

Call for Nominations to the ADC Board of Directors
January 14

ADC Mourns the Loss of Hisham Sharabi, PhD
January 14

Pat Oliphant Caricatures Racist and Misleading
January 14

ADC’s Monica Tarazi Awarded “New American Leaders” Fellowship
January 11

ADC Congratulates Mahmoud Abbas
January 11

Summer Study Abroad Scholarship Program in Lebanon and Tunisia for High School Students
January 10

ADC Expresses Concern About Gonzales Nomination
January 04

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December 2004

ADC Expresses Sympathy to Victims of Tsunami Disaster
December 28

ADC Comments on the Improved Intelligence Reform Act signed by President Bush
December 17

ADC Partners with DOJ on Poster about Arabs and Muslims
December 13

ADC on ABC World News Tonight 12/10
December 13

ABC TV Looking for Familes
December 13

Arab Americans and Arabs in the Arts
December 13

ADC Educational Outreach Fellowship
December 13

Michigan Banks and IDF Support
December 10

Congratulations to Arab American News
December 02

ADC Joins Nationwide Effort to Expose Possible Illegal FBI JTTF Spying on Political and Religious Groups
December 02

November 2004

How to Remove Names from TSA “Watch” Lists
November 30

Defend Academic Freedom at Columbia University
November 24

Jack Cafferty Continues Racist Remarks
November 18

Two Men Indicted on Charges of Violating the Civil Rights of Members of the Islamic Center of America
November 17

Thoughts on Marcel Khalife
November 16

Protest Biased Media Coverage of Palestine and Palestinians
November 13

ADC Extends its Condolences on the Passing of Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat
November 11

Arab Film Festival in Washington Plays to Sell-Out Crowds
November 10

October 2004

ADC Mourns the Loss of Dr. Joseph Jacobs
October 28

A Night Honoring Michael Maggio and Denyse Sabagh
October 26

ADC mourns the loss of our friend and fellow activist, Dr. Sharifa Alkhateeb
October 22

ADC Conversation With Up and Coming Arab-American Director Omar Naim
October 20

Prince’s Cinnamon Girl Music Video
October 15

Vice Presidential Candidates Fail to Address Palestinian Issues During
October 6

ADC Condemns Israeli Offensive in Gaza
October 6

ADC Michigan Banquet a Success
October 5

Jerusalem Leaders to Address Situation of Arab American Chrisitians on Oct. 22
October 4

New Book: Civil Rights in Peril-The Targeting of Arabs and Muslims
October 1

September 2004

Concerns Regarding Minority Voting in Upcoming Presidential Election
September 30

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Plans Immigration Sweeps
September 30

ADC on ABC Nightly News
September 28

HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal’s speech at OSCE in Brussels and his recent press release on the third anniversary of 9/11
September 28

Military Spy Charges Against Arab-American Airman Serving in Guantanamo Dropped
September 23

ADC joins LCCR at OSCE conference in Brussels
September 22

ADC Condemns Brutal Murders of Americans in Iraq
September 21

ADC’s Work Highlighted in Newsweek
September 21

Cole analyzes war on terrorism in LA Times
September 20

ADC in Christian Science Monitor
September 17

22 Years Later, Sabra and Shatila Remembered
September 15

ADC Calls for Release of Humanitarian Aid Workers Abducted in Iraq
September 10

Deadline for NAAP Conference is Sept 3
September 3

Census Issues “Interim” Policy Change
September 1

Ramadan Responds
September 1

August 2004

Congratulations ADC Michigan
August 31

Contact Kerry About His Views on the Middle East
August 27

“Outreach process or racial profiling?” by Ben Duncan in Washington DC on Thursday 26 August 2004 6:59 AM GMT
August 27

“Wack the Iraq” Shut Down, Protest Cancelled
August 27

Palestinian Prisoners’ Hunger Strike Gathering Support
August 26

ADC Leads Effort in Addressing Discrimination at Schools
August 26

Muslim Scholar’s Visa Revoked: ADC Expresses Concern to DHS 
August 26

Protest “Wack the Iraq” Game in New Jersey 
August 25

Michelle Malkin’s book seems to urge discrimination in US against Arabs, Muslims 
August 24

ADC Questions Apparent Double Standard in Arrest Announcements 
August 26

Palestinian Prisoners on Hunger Strike 
August 20

FBI Officials Address Community’s Concerns 
August 19

ADC Assists in Creation of Hate Crime Prevention Brochure 
August 19

Call on the Administration to Halt Crisis, Protect Refugees in Darfur 
August 17

CBP Responds to ADC’s Concerns 
August 16

ADC Presses CBP on Census Data 
August 13

New York Times: Film on Crusades Could Become Hollywood’s Next Battleground by Sharon Waxman 
August 13

ADC Announces Laila Al-Qatami as Communications Director, Thanks Hussein 
August 12

ADC Questions Apparent Double Standard in Arrest Announcements 
August 6

ADC Confirms that Daniels Will Not Perform Controversial Song at Homecoming 
August 6

ADC Deeply Concerned by Memphis City Council‘s Treatment of Iraqi Civil Rights Delegation 
August 5

July 2004

Arab American Wins Jury Verdict of $305,000 in Employment Discrimination Case vs. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice 
July 30

US Arabs feel squeezed by tighter security As the FBI tries to safeguard fall election, Muslims complain of intrusive tactics 
July 30

ADC and NLG File Lawsuit Against MBTA Searches in Boston 
July 26

ADC President to Address ABA Annual Meeting 
July 22

Washingtonpost talks to Arab Americans 
July 15

ADC Welcomes Move to Disarm Militias, Protect Refugees in Sudan 
July 14

ADC Helps Finalize Visa Pending Since Sept. 2003 for Lebanese citizen 
July 13

ADC Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Israeli Wall 
July 9

American-Born ‘Iron Sheik’ Rhymes for Palestinian Cause 
July 8

ADC Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on Detainees Due Process Rights 
July 8

ADC Welcomes Move to Disarm Militias, Protect Refugees in Sudan 
July 4

ADC Opposes Congressional Endorsement of Sharon’s Unilateral Plan 
July 2

Stop Deportation of Ansar Mahmoud 
July 1

June 2004

ADC Condemns Kidnappings 
June 28

ADC Meets with Attorney General Ashcroft 
June 23

ADC Convention: A Great Success 
June 22

Arab Americans Meet with Secretary Powell 
June 18

ADC Deplores Murder of American in Saudi Arabia 
June 18

ADC to Participate in Introduction of Civil Liberties Restoration Act 
June 16

May 2004

ADC Assists Palestinian Student at Major New England University 
May 27

Media Advisory 
May 24

Arab and Muslim-American Organizations Condemn Israeli Killings 
May 21

Convention Lobby Day Schedule 
May 20

ADC Action Alert:Contact the UN Today 
May 20

ADC Condemns Israeli Missile Attack on Palestinian Civilians 

May 20

Ask US Administration to Stop Israeli Offensive in Gaza
May 18

ADC Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Brown Ruling 
May 18

ADC Outraged by Brutal Murder of American in Iraq 
May 12

Press Briefing on Cultures of Hate: The Iraq Prisoner Torture Scandal 
May 6

ADC Welcomes Introduction of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill 
May 5

ADC Expresses Deep Concern Regarding Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners 
May 3

Support Imagine-Life Commercials 
May 3

April 2004

Deportation Charges Dropped Following Intervention of ADC and MPAC 
April 1

ADC Dismayed by Bush Endorsement of Sharon’s Unilateral Plan 
April 19

ADC Condemns Murder of Abdel Aziz Rantisi by Sharon Government 
April 19

ADC Praises New Immigration Detention Policies, Reiterates Additional Concerns
April 14

ADC Congratulates Anthony Shadid on Pulitzer Prize, Former ADC Intern 
April 6

ADC’s views on DHS in Congressional Quaterly 
April 2

March 2004

ADC Commends DOJ for Protecting Student’s Right to Wear Headscarf in School 
March 31

Muslim, Arab Student Associations Bridge Cultures in Boston 
March 25

ADC and AAI Call for Fair Treatment of Haitian Refugees 
March 23

ADC Testifies Before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 
March 23

ADC Condemns Murder of Ahmed Yassin by Israeli Prime Minister Sharon 
March 22

Media Coverage of ADC’s Merriam-Webster’s Campaign(Gulf News article) 
March 16

Media Coverage of ADC’s Merriam-Webster’s Campaign(The Forward) 
March 16

Pressed by ADC, US Army Concludes Special Agents Exceeded Authority at UT Austin 
March 16

Media Coverage of ADC’s Merriam-Webster’s Campaign 
March 16

ADC Demands Merriam Webster Correct Definition of “anti-Semitism” 
March 16

February 2004

Algerian National Ballet USA Tour 
February 24

Music Group From Syria on Concert Tour in America 
February 20

ADC Produces and Distributes First-Ever Newspaper Supplement about Arab Americans 
February 10

“What does Sharon’s latest settlement move mean for Israel?”
February 6

Daily Star – “Arab-Americans go to battle on television news networks” 
February 5

Rebuilding Iraq Conferences 
February 4

ADC Op-ed: “Violence is a human, not an Islamic trait” 
February 3

January 2004

2004 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship 
January 30

Register Today, Student Conference Just Days Away 
January 13

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December 2003

ADC Joins In Lawsuit Challenging use of NCIC Database in Immigration Enforcement
December 17

ADC Presses Secret Service on Fundraiser Discrimination, Lawmakers Express Outrage
December 10

Hotel Employee Removed by Secret Service before Bush Fundraiser on the Basis of Name Mohamed
December 5

ADC Welcomes End of Call-in Registration
December 1

November 2003

ADC Applauds DOT’s Settlement with United Airlines
November 20

ADC Appalled by Istanbul Bombings
November 18

An Evening of Arabic Music in Washington, DC
November 14

DC Memorial for Edward Said
November 7

Evelyn Abdalah Menconi
November 7

October 2003

Protest Israeli Airstrikes on Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
October 21

On Wednesday, October 22, at 8pm EST National Geographic:Inside Mecca
October 20

1500 Attend ADC Michigan Banquet, Capacity Crowd Addressed by Queen Rania
October 16

ADC Outraged by Attack on US Diplomatic Convoy in Gaza
October 15

House Passes Resolution Condemning Bigotry and Violence
October 14

ADC Condemns Israel’s Attack on Syria
October 6

September 2003

Condolences, Donations and Memorials for the Late Prof. Said
September 26

Voting on an ominous future for Syria
September 26

ADC congratulates Tony Shalhoub
September 22

ADC Renews Call on Government to Drop LA8 Case Deportations
September 22

21st Anniversary of Massacre of Palestinians at Sabra and Shatila
September 16

ADC Mourns Passing of Prof. Edward Said
September 25

Dedication of the First Deir Yassin Memorial in the United States
September 12

ADC Denounces Reported Plans for Israel to Kill or Expel Palestinian President Arafat
September 11

ADC Joins Fellow Americans in Marking Second Anniversary of September 11
September 11

August 2003

A New Berlin Wall ?
August 30

WRKO Fires Host Who Called for “Eradication” of Palestinians
August 27

ADC Condemns New Wave of Violence in Middle East, Urges Renewed Commitment to Roadmap
August 27

Your Help Needed for the Arab American National Museum
August 22

Arab Americans Also Have A Dream
August 22

White House Resorts to Recess Appointment of Pipes
August 22

ADC Condemns New Wave of Violence in Middle East
August 21

ADC Outraged by Attack on U.N. Headquarters in Baghdad
August 20

ADC Urges President to Reject Pipes Recess Appointment, Withdraw Nomination
August 14

Father Salayta Granted Entry into US
August 11

Why Is Father Emil Salayta, A Catholic Priest, Refused Entry Into The United States?
August 06

ADC Condemns New Israeli Law Barring Palestinian Spouses from Citizenship
August 04

July 2003

ADC Urges Community to Take Immediate Action on Pipes Nomination
July 25

Pipes Nomination Vote Postponed
July 23

WHY DANIEL PIPES SHOULD NOT SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE US INSTITUTE FOR PEACE
July 17

Pipes Nomination Vote Scheduled for Next Wednesday Monday is National Call-in Day to Oppose
July 17

NLG Files Brief With Israeli Supreme Court Challenging Israel’s Assassinations of Palestinians
July 9

ADC Welcomes MSNBC’s Cancellation of “The Savage Nation”
July 8

U.S. must avoid appearing colonialist in Iraq
July 06

Join ADC in Protesting Refusal of US Military to Treat Injured Iraqi Civilians
July 01

June 2003

Thank Lawmakers for Urging Ashcroft to End Secret Detentions
June 26

ADC Welcomes Upholding of Affirmative Action by Supreme Court
June 23

Resolutions Adopted at the National Convention
June 18

Arab-American Pilot to Discuss Discrimination Case at ADC National Convention
June 06

ADC Communications Director on Democracy Now, MSNBC
June 06

Six Days Until 20th Annual ADC Convention
June 06

ADC Press Release: ADC Welcomes Former Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar
June 02

Arab Americans:Toward A National Agenda
June 01

May 2003

ADC Applauds Senate Vote Opposing Discrimination against Arab-Americans
May 23

Resolutions condemning bigotry and violence against Arab American, Muslim American, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans
May 23

ADC sends letters to Ashcroft and Ridge to resolve LA8 Cases
May 23

ADC’s Landmark Report Now Available
May 22

ADC Wins Protection from Summary Deportation for Immigration Scam Victims
May 22

ADC President Ziad Asali Urges Attorney General to Drop LA8 Casecans:Toward A National Agenda
May 22

ADC Outraged by Terrorist Attacks in Saudi Arabia
May 13

National Review Online Calls for Expulsion of Palestinians
May 10

ADC Welcomes Administration Commitment to Palestinian Statehood
May 09

ADC’s Imad Hamad is Detroit News’ Michiganian of the Year
May 05

April 2003

ABC/Disney Writing Fellowship
April

Israeli Communications Priorities 2003
April

Arab Americans:Toward A National Agenda
April

Dallas Morning News Column on ADC President Ziad AsaliADC
April

ADC Amicus Brief Challenges Justice’s Establishment of Religion
April 28

ADC Welcomes DOT Discrimination Charges Against American Airlines
April 26

U.S. invasion has landed it in Israeli territory
April

Daniel Pipes — NOT a Man of Peace
April 10

Al-Jazeera Available Through Dish Network
April 04

U.S. Fumbling Postwar Plan
April 04

ADC Sponsors Hill Event on U.S.-Saudi Relations
April 03

March 2003

Al Jazeera
March 31

Our damaging foreign policy; Occupation sends Arabs wrong signal
March 28

ADC Reiterates Reasons for Opposing the Attack against Iraq
March 19

Vigil for Rachel Corrie today in front of the Israeli Embassy
March

American Woman Killed by Israeli Bulldozer
March

Administration Reassures ADC it would “Strongly Oppose” Transfer of Palestinians
March 11

Talking to Your Kids About The Conflict in Iraq
March

February 2003

ADC Raises Concerns with FBI
February 28

Questions Still Surround the USS Liberty Incident
February 24

ADC’s statement on arrest of Sami Al-Arian
February 20

Groups Pressure Coble to Step Down
February 19

61st Day of Remembrance
February 19

In Legal First, Groups Urge High Court to Review Secret Court Ruling on Government Spying
February 5

JDL Pleads Guilty to Bomb Plot Against US Congressman
February 5

ADC Calls Upon Rep. Coble To Explain His Comments
February 5

State Department Denies Condoning Israeli Harrassment of Arab Americans
February 3

January 2003

ADC Requests Meeting with FBI to Discuss Arab-American and Muslim Concerns
January 30

New Award Challenges Artists to Enlighten the Public
January 30

Award-Winning Director to Discuss US Aid to Israel
January 24

DOJ Expands INS Special Registration to Five Additional Countries
January 16

Recap on INS Registration
January 15

URGENT REMINDER: Today is Next Deadline for INS Special Registration
January 10

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December 2002

ADC Board of Directors Congratulates President on Banner Year
December 31

Senators and Congressman Demand Ashcroft Suspend INS Special Registration
December 26

ADC Expresses Deep Concern about Widespread Detention of Immigrants
December 19

ADC Outraged by U.S. Vote on Jerusalem
December 04

ADC Welcomes Release from Jail of Saadeddin Ibrahim
December 02

November 2002

ADC Urges President Bush to Reject Israel’s Request for More Money
November 26

ADC Immigration Law Advisory Second Phase of Registration with INS
November 22

ADC Cautions Media on Israel’s Deceptions
November 18

ADC Welcomes the Administration’s Rejection of Anti-Islam Bigotry
November 14

Treasury Department Releases Guidelines for Charities
November 08

ADC Immigration Law Advisory on Registration with INS
November 07

ADC, AAI Seek Guidance on Charities from Treasury Department
November 04

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