Categories Archives: Blog

Save the Date! You’re invited to the ADC Alex Odeh Memorial Conference!

The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee would like to invite you to our Alex Odeh Memorial Conference in Southern California, happening October 8-9, 2021. After a long year and a half of us conducting all our programming virtually, we are happy to finally be able to gather with our community in memorial of Alex Odeh. Please save the date and plan […]

ADC Demands Congress Investigate Surge in Discrimination Against Pro-Palestinian Voices

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 16, 2021| 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 (D-VA), ADC highlighted the […]

Take These Actions to Help Palestinians

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is urging all our members to continue standing up against Israeli apartheid. More than ever before, there has been increasing awareness and solidarity with the Palestinian cause. This is because all over social media, people like you have been uplifting and centering Palestinian voices and organizations. Please continue doing so; […]

Take Action: Stand with Sheikh Jarrah

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is outraged by the deliberate and unabashed ethnic cleansing and apartheid Palestinians are facing in the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem at the hands of Israeli government officials and armed settlers. We are further outraged by the near silence of our representatives and mainstream news outlets. The Israeli occupation […]

Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid

For the past week, the world watched as Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians living in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah. Over 1500 Palestinians, mostly children, are facing threats of forced displacement and home demolitions by Israeli authorities. For nearly 75 years, this has been the devastating reality for many Palestinians – exile, intimidation, occupation, and […]

ADC Presents: Who Are We? The Story of Arab American History and Migration

ADC is delighted to present “Who Are We? The Story of Arab American History and Migration” in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. We are excited to have with us Dr. Akram Khater, Dr. Linda Jacobs, and Dr. Hani Bawardi who will be discussing […]

Happy Arab American Heritage Month!

The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is delighted to wish all our supporters a happy Arab American Heritage Month this April! Arab Americans, our culture, contributions and communities have all been part of this country’s story for generations- it is only right we take this month to celebrate our history and heritage. ADC is excited […]

ADC to DHS: Israel Does Not Belong In Visa Waiver Program

ADC reached out to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to express concern over the possible admittance of Israel to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). On the 23rd of March Secretary Mayorkas met with Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations, Gilad Erdan. The transcript of the meeting indicated that the […]

Syria TPS Renewal Information

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals currently in the United States. This morning the official notice was published in the Federal Register and can be read here. The DHS Secretary has the authority to designate a country for TPS due to […]

ADC Stands in Solidarity with the Asian American Community

The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) stands in solidarity with the Asian American community in the face of heightened anti-Asian discrimination and hate crimes. No group should live in fear of being attacked for their racial and ethnic identities. We call on all communities to examine their anti-Asian biases, stemming partly due to wrongful accusations during the […]

Breaking: California Judge Rules Against Attempts to Silence Palestinian Activist

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 3, 2021 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the decision by a California court to reject and dismiss a lawsuit which attempted to silence and intimidate Ms. Suhair Nafal, a Palestinian community member and activist. In September of 2020, Ms. Nafal contacted ADC for assistance after being served […]

ADC Seeking Legislative and Policy Coordinator

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a Legislative and Policy Coordinator to support the ongoing work and mission of the organization. The staff member will play an integral part in helping the organization advocate on behalf of the community. About the Position Monitor legislative actions impacting the community Developing and fostering relationships with Congressional […]

Breaking: DHS Renews and Re-designates TPS for Syrian Nationals A

This morning DHS Acting Secretary David Pekoske announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria will be renewed and re-designated. ADC welcomes this swift action by the Biden Administration to protect that status of thousands of Syrian nationals in the country. This summer ADC had requested the Biden campaign make this issue a priority, and […]

ADC Demands Yang Redact & Apologize for BDS Comments

Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) sent a letter to Mr. Andrew Yang concerning his column in The Forward regarding his “vision for New York City’s Jewish community”. In his column, Mr. Yang made the following statement about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement; “A Yang administration will push back against the BDS movement, […]

ADC Requests DHS Renewal and Redesignation of Syria TPS

  Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 21, 2021 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee filed a formal petition with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requesting redesignation and extension renewal of TPS for Syria. TPS for Syria is currently designated through March 31, 2021, with a deadline of January 31, 2021 for a decision from […]

ADC Welcomes Biden Reversal of Arab and Muslim Ban; More Work Ahead

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 19, 2021 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends President-elect Joe Biden on the decision to reverse the Trump Administration’s Arab and Muslim Ban upon taking office on January 20. The Ban was the Trump Administration’s first of many racist, discriminatory and perverse immigration policies.  The signing of the […]

ADC Congratulates Robert Saleh, New Head Coach of the NY Jets

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) congratulates Robert Saleh on being named the Head Coach of the New York Jets. A native of Dearborn, Michigan and alum of Fordson High School, Saleh most recently served as the Defensive Coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers – earning accolades as one of the top defensive coordinators in the […]

ADC Community Advisory: Trumpism, Insurrection & White Supremacy

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) stands with all concerned Americans during this time of heightened uncertainty and fear. We are closely monitoring the situation both in the Capital and with our contacts around the country in different states. As the threat of additional violence remains, ADC is calling on all community members to proceed with […]

Missed our Alex Odeh Virtual Memorial Gala? Watch it Here!

Thank you to everyone who made our 2020 Alex Odeh Virtual Memorial Gala a success! While COVID-19 kept us physically apart, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to share the evening with you virtually. ADC would like to thank everyone who made donations during the gala and want you to know your generosity is greatly appreciated. […]

Have You Registered Yet? ADC Presents: The 2020 Alex Odeh Gala

Have you registered for our 2020 Alex Odeh Virtual Memorial Gala yet? The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) will be holding the 2020 Alex Odeh Memorial Gala virtually on Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. We are delighted to have with us guest speakers Dean Obeidallah, Maysoon Zayid, Clarissa Bitar, John Yang, Vanita Gupta, Congresswomen Betty McCollum from Minnesota […]

Take Action: Support Inclusion of Arab Americans in CA Ethnic Studies Program

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) along with its California chapters demand that Arab American Studies is restored to the Core Curriculum of Ethnic Studies in the California educational system. We are alarmed that elected officials within the Education Department and state legislatures have determined, through discriminatory logic, to exclude Arab Americans from California’s high school Ethnic Studies core curriculum. […]

ADC Statement on Election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

We congratulate and welcome the incoming Biden – Harris Administration, and look forward to engaging with the administration on issues that matter to us. ADC is proud of the community organizers who have worked tirelessly this election season and doing their part to make sure our voice is heard. The last four years have been […]

ADC Requests Thorough Investigation into Murder of Arab American Mother and Son

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses condolences to Mr. Ehab Hawatmeh and the entire Hawatmeh family over the loss of his wife, Diana Hawatmeh and their 12-year-old son Joseph “Jojo” Hawatmeh. His wife and son were shot down and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 3, 2020. His 16-year-old daughter, Yasmeen Hawatmeh was also […]

Odeh Family, ADC Testify Against Prime Suspect in Alex Odeh Murder

  Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 2, 2020 – Tomorrow morning the daughter of the late Alex Odeh, Ms. Helena Odeh, and Mr. Samer Khalaf, President of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), will testify at the parole hearing of Robert Manning, the primary suspect in the assassination of Mr. Odeh, ADC’s Southern California Regional Director. […]

Remembering Alex Odeh: 35 Years Later, Still No Justice

Today, ADC and all Arab Americans once again commemorate a somber day. Thirty-five years ago, on October 11, 1985, Alex Odeh was assassinated when a pipe bomb exploded as he opened the door to the ADC West Coast office in Santa Ana, California, killing him shortly after. Alex is survived by his wife Norma, and their three […]

ADC Mourns the Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Justice Ginsberg was a true champion of the people. As the second woman ever to serve as a Supreme Court justice, she dedicated her entire career, on and off the Court, to protecting rights for women and LGBTQ individuals, and advancing […]

Remembering Sabra and Shatila 38 Years Later

Today marks the 38th anniversary of one of the most brutal massacres in modern history. Beginning at approximately 6:00 P.M. on September 16, 1982, shortly after Israeli troops seized control of West Beirut, the right-wing Lebanese Phalange forces operating under the direction of Israeli forces massacred, wounded, and left homeless thousands of defenseless men, women, […]

Federal Court Blocks Trump Anti-Immigrant Census Order; ADC, ACLU, Immigrants’ Rights Groups Challenged the Order

A federal court has blocked President Trump’s order seeking to keep undocumented immigrants from being counted in the U.S. census. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, New York Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, ACLU of Southern California, and Arnold & Porter. Plaintiffs are the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, ADC […]

Screening of “The Romey Lynchings”

ADC Presents: “The Implications of the Illegal Israeli Annexation of Palestine”

ADC Presents: Palestinian Solidarity with Black Communities

The for Last Dance? Activism, Politics and Sports

COVID-19 Informational Session

Housing and Tenant Rights with NFHA

ADC Stands Against Normalization of Apartheid & Oppression

The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is extremely outraged by today’s announcement of normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. This agreement comes with little surprise as the world is mostly silent about the suffering and oppression faced by Palestinian people. We want to make our stance clear- any negotiations or agreements between […]

Interview with Dr. Fattom, Senior VP of Vaccine Research & Development at the University of Michigan

ADC sits down with Dr. Ali Fattom, a Palestinian American working on finding a vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Fattom’s interview is part of a series ADC did with Arab-Americans fighting the global pandemic in order to highlight their work and contributions.

Interview with Ojeni Touma of ADC San Diego

Ojeni Touma, a young Palestinian-American member of ADC San Diego, shares her experience with us on being an EMT during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ojeni’s interview is part of a series ADC did with Arab-Americans fighting the global pandemic in order to highlight their work and contributions.

Breaking: House Passes Historic No Ban Act

Moments ago the U.S. House of Representatives made a historic vote to pass the NO BAN ACT. The legislation aims to repeal the Arab and Muslim Ban implemented by President Donald Trump in January of 2017. In addition, it also repeals all subsequent expansions of the Ban, including his asylum and refugee ban.  Trump’s Ban is […]

ADC Presents: From Egypt to the East Coast; Women’s Liberation through Music & Mutiny

Join ADC on Zoom this Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 3:00 PM EST/12:00 PM PT for live music and a discussion on the current women’s liberation movement coming out of Egypt and influencing a second #MeToo moment amongst Arabic-speaking communities of the diaspora. With us will be Egyptian-American author and activist Mona Eltahawy as well […]

Breaking: Government Rescinds Student Ban

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse course and rescind the ill-advised directive barring international students from remaining in the country if their universities switch to full online teaching. ADC Legal Director Abed Ayoub states, “The administration attempted to […]

New ICE Directive Targets International Students

Yesterday Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a directive targeting International Students in the country on F-1 and M-1 visas.  The directive states that students currently enrolled in universities that moved to online courses in the fall must depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction. Universities […]

Watch “The Implications of the Illegal Israeli Annexation of Palestine”

Israel has threatened to start its annexation plan and steal more Palestinian land starting this month. Watch the webinar ADC hosted earlier this week on annexation with speakers Diana Buttu, Omar Baddar, Miko Peled, and Josh Ruebner here on our Youtube channel if you were unable to join the live discussion. ADC stands in solidarity […]

ADC Calls for a Boycott of Barstool Sports

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is disgusted and appalled by newly resurfaced videos of Barstool Sports founder, David Portnoy, making racist, anti-Black, anti-Arab and Islamophobic comments. While Portnoy is doubling down on what he is calling “comedy,” ADC strongly stands against the use of hateful language towards any group of people. We have seen the effects […]

ADC Presents: The Implications of the Illegal Israeli Annexation of Palestine

Please join us for an important conversation on the new illegal Israeli annexation plan of Palestine. The webinar will be hosted on Zoom on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM PST. Register for this webinar to learn about the implications of the illegal Israeli annexation on Palestinian human rights, U.S foreign policy, and the overall […]

Register for A Screening of the Khayrallah Center Documentary “The Romey Lynchings”

Please join us this Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 3:00 PM EST/12:00 PM PST for a screening and discussion on the Moise A. Khayrallah Center’s documentary “The Romey Lynchings”, the story of the lynching of a Lebanese immigrant couple in south Florida in 1929. With us will be Dr. Akram Khater from the Khayrallah Center […]

His Excellency Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna’s Statement in Solidarity with the Anti-Racism Movement in America

From the City of Jerusalem, the City of Peace, we stand firm, in solidarity and support, with the peaceful demonstrators who are fighting to end racism, prejudice, and police brutality all over the United States and around the world.

A Conversation on Palestinian Solidarity with Black Communities

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) would like to once again thank guest speakers Ajamu Amiri Dillahunt, Noura Erakat, and Ahmad Abuznaid for a much-needed conversation on the importance of Palestinian and even broader- Arab- solidarity with Black communities. We would also like to thank the thousands of viewers who watched our conversation and shared it with their friends […]

ADC Commentary: Arab Americans have a long history of building alliances.

Commentary: Arab Americans have a long history of building alliances. That must continue during the pandemic. This article appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on May 19, 2020 By: DORIS BITTAR – President – ADC San Diego Chapter The challenges of defeating the novel coronavirus have put our lives into sharp focus by pushing […]

Statement on Racism & Anti-Blackness

Statement on Racism & Anti-Blackness   Washington, DC | www.adc.org | May 28, 2020 – As the largest Arab-American civil rights organization in the country, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) knows that the liberation of all marginalized groups is tied to that of our Black brothers and sisters. ADC stands against injustice, discrimination, and racism regardless […]

ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI)

ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI) ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI) Posted by American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) on Thursday, April 30, 2020

ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI)

ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI) ADC Conversation with Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (MI) Posted by American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) on Thursday, April 30, 2020

ADC Webinar: Teaching During COVID19

ADC Webinar: Teaching During COVID19 ADC Webinar: Teaching During COVID19 Posted by Kahlil Gibran on Friday, May 1, 2020

ADC Webinar: Housing and Tenant Rights During COVID-19

If you missed the livestream of ADC’s Webinar with Mr. Morgan Williams, General Counsel of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), discussing Housing and Tenant Rights during COVID-19, you can watch it on YouTube, linked below. Morgan Williams is responsible for leading NFHA’s strategic and tactical legal initiatives and affairs. Mr. Williams leads NFHA’s efforts […]

ADC Webinar: Dr. Gigi ElBayoumi discusses COVID-19

If you missed the livestream of ADC’s Webinar with Dr. Gigi ElBayoumi, discussing COVID-19, you can watch it on YouTube, linked below. Dr. Elbayoumi is the Executive Director of the Rodham Institute at George Washington University. Moderated by ADC National Board Member Dr. Souhial Toubia, the webinar provide important information about COVID-19 and its impact […]

ADC Webinar: Managing mental health while in quarantine and isolation

If you missed the livestream of ADC’s Webinar, you can still watch. The recording for our webinar on managing mental health under quarantine. Dr. Abudabbeh and Dr. Atiya had lots of information and advice to share, so make sure to watch this video and share your thoughts with us!   #COVID19 #MentalHealth

ADC Mourns Loss of Dr. David Khairallah

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Dr. David Khairallah, who passed away early Sunday morning. Dr. Khairallah was a well-respected attorney, community advocate, a longtime supporter of ADC and served on the National Board of Directors. Dr. Khairallah was born in Bhamdoun, Lebanon on February 18, […]

Personal Announcement from ADC President Samer Khalaf

Dear ADC Family, Over 20 years ago I was given an opportunity to join ADC as an intern, an experience that would change my life forever. A little over seven years ago I was once given a unique opportunity, and that was to become the ADC National President – an opportunity which I could not […]

Trump’s “Peace” Deal Reinforces Israeli Apartheid

Moments ago, President Donald Trump announced his self-proclaimed “Deal of the Century”, a flawed and detrimental Middle East “peace” plan focusing on Palestine and the apartheid state of Israel. The so-called “peace” plan introduces a solution that Trump falsely claims was suggested by Israel and the Palestinians. In this plan, President Trump gives Israel a green light to annex the West […]

ADC Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Arab and Muslim Ban

On the third anniversary of the signing of President Donald Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban Executive Order, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) reaffirms its commitment to fight the ban and all policies which target immigrant communities. Since President Trump has taken office, he has pushed for immigration policies driven by a white supremacist ideology. The Arab […]

ADC Welcomes Jinan Shbat as its New National Organizer

ADC welcomes Jinan Shbat to the team as the National Organizer. As a community activist for over 15 years, Jinan has worked with multiple communities on issues such as Palestinian human rights, intersectional activism, refugee rights, and the Arab/Muslim Ban. With these important topics, she has worked to train communities in responding effectively through civic […]

ADC Signs on to Coalition Letter, Urges Congress to Investigate FBI Surveillance

ADC, in coalition with allied organizations, signed a letter to Congress, urging them to investigate the FBI’s surveillance of Americans. The FBI has an extensive, damning history of spying on progressive, active Americans, specifically minorities. The Arab-American community knows all too well the harm and fear that comes with being surveilled by the government. See […]

New Trump Executive Order Illegalizes Boycott of Israel

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | December 11, 2019 – President Donald Trump plans to sign an Executive Order attacking First Amendment rights on college campuses. The order is falsely guised as an attack on anti-Semitism. The order changes the classification of “Judaism” from a religion to a nationality.  This order will allow the Department of […]

Turaath is Quickly Approaching! Get Your Tickets Today!

The holidays are quickly approaching! What’s a better way to celebrate Arab-American heritage than joining us for our annual Turaath cultural celebration?! Every year, ADC brings the community together to highlight Arab-American art and culture.  Past  years included fashion, dance, and, most recently, a comedy performance by Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid. This year, ADC will bring Layaali Arabic […]

Support ADC on #GivingTuesday

Ya shabaab w ya subayaa, help us kick off the season of giving TODAY by participating in #GivingTuesday! Here is how you can help support us: 1. Make a tax-deductible donation to ADC-RI! Whether you donate $5 or $500, every contribution goes towards empowering, organizing, and supporting the Arab-American community. 2. Take a short video of […]

Human Rights Activist Omar Shakir to be Deported by Israel

Washington, D.C. | November 24, 2019 | adc.org — The targeting of human rights and peace activists by Israel continues to reflect the fact that it is indeed an apartheid state with complete disregard for international and human rights. Recently Israel has ramped up their denial of entry of peace activists and continues to move to deport human rights […]

TODAY: ADC & 100+ NGOs Urge Trump Administration to Redesignate TPS for Yemen and Somalia

In coalition with 100+ Human Rights organizations, ADC co-signed a letter to the Department of State for the Redesignation of Yemeni and Somalian TPS recipients. Describing the gravity of the crises in Yemen and Somalia, the letter opens: “We, the 105 undersigned international, national, state, and local organizations, write to urge you to extend for […]

ADC Joins 54 Civil Rights Orgs Demanding to Remove Stephen Miller

Washington D.C. | www.adc.org | November 19th 2019 The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, the nation’s largest grassroots Arab-American civil rights  organization, joined 54 other civil rights organizations in sending a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that he fire Stephen Miller as his senior adviser for policy for propagating white supremacist, anti-immigrant sentiments. The letter highlights […]

ADC, Brennan Center for Justice, & CDT Question Use of Discriminatory Border Screening Policy in Letter Submitted to DHS

In a Letter to DHS, 40 Civil Society Groups Challenge Intrusive Social Media Screening   Washington, D.C. – Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), in coalition with the Brennan Center for Justice, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), and 40 other civil society organizations, submitted a letter to acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf, urging him to address the risks of the […]

BREAKING: US Disregards International Law on Israeli Settlements

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 18, 2019 – Moments ago Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the Trump Administration will no longer view Israeli settlements as against international law. This is another step taken by the Trump Administration to thwart and bury the idea of a peace process, and further solidifying Israel as an apartheid state. This […]

ADC Condemns Israeli Siege on Gaza

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 14, 2019 Over the past three days, Israel has been indiscriminately bombarding and murdering Palestinians in Gaza. As of today, the Israeli military aerial attacks have killed 34 and injured more than 100 Palestinians; eight of the victims came from one family. ADC calls on the U.S. and international […]

ADC Requests to Renew & Redesignate Temporary Protective Status for Yemen

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a formal request with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), urging Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan to renew and redesignate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The Secretary of DHS may renew and re-designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals […]

ADC Turaath Tickets on sale!

SAVE THE DATE! Turaath is one of ADC’s annual cultural events held in the Washington, D.C. area. Each year highlights a different cultural medium, with past years including fashion, comedy, and dance as part of the program. This year, ADC is proud to host the Layaali Arabic music ensemble. Layaali is a group of talented […]

Congressional Briefing: The Status of Syrian Refugees

American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), American Constitution Society (ACS), and Rutgers Law School Center for Security, Race and Rights co-sponsored a Congressional Hearing on the Status of Syrian Refugees on November 6th, 2019. Senior Staff Attorney Iman Boukadoum served on a panel of experts, along with Sahar Aziz and Amy Austin Holmes to inform Congress and […]

Thank You for an Amazing 2019 Alex Odeh Conference!

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 31st, 2019 ADC was thrilled to see Arab Americans from around the country join us in Cerritos, California on October 11-12th for a weekend of celebration, learning, and civic engagement. Our panelists were inspiring, our community was empowered, and we can’t wait to keep the energy going! In remembrance of Alex, let us […]

Apply for the 2020-2021 Jack Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship!

Washington, D.C. | adc.org | October 25, 2019 –  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is offering scholarships of $2,500 in honor of Dr. Jack G Shaheen for Arab American undergraduates who excel in Media Studies!   Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, as well as Graduate Students majoring in Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film are eligible to apply. Click here for a link to the posting. For those interested […]

ADC Stands with the Arab and Muslim Communities of San Diego Facing Hate Crimes

PRESS RELEASE | Washington D.C. | www.adc.org | October 24th, 2019 On Tuesday, October 22nd, a Syrian-American Teenager was assaulted on the trolley car in San Diego after being berated with Islamophobic and Anti-Arab slurs. ADC stands with the Arab and Muslim communities of San Diego. We are committed to defending the civil and human […]

Remembering Alex: What Odeh’s Story Means To Young Palestinian Activists Today

Kalamazoo, MI |October, 12th 2019 By Luma Qashou On October 11th, 1985, Alex Odeh, a Palestinian activist, was murdered in the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee offices in Santa Ana, California when a pipe bomb exploded as he opened the door. Over 34 years later, Odeh’s case remains unresolved and no justice has been served. Alex Odeh […]

ADC partners with 30+ Orgs to combat Amazon Ring’s Video Surveillance

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 9, 2019 ADC and over 30 other Civil Rights organizations have submitted a letter to lawmakers concerning the Amazon Ring Video Doorbell Home Security Service, demanding action be taken to regulate this unfettered law enforcement surveillance tool. Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell and Home security Service has partnered with 500 police departments […]

#RiseUpOct8 for Trans Rights

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 8, 2019 The Supreme Court will hear a landmark Trans rights case on workplace discrimination for Gay and Transgender people on October 8th, 2019. The Court will decide if Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects the Equal Employment of Transgender and LGBTQ persons in the workplace. ADC […]

ADC Supports Survivors and Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, ADC is standing in solidarity with survivors and speaking out against all forms Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence. As the largest and oldest Arab-American Civil Rights Organization in the nation, Power-based violence and gender equity are pervasive issues in Arab and American communities, and it is our […]

DHS to Collect DNA Samples from Detained Immigrants

  The Trump administration is developing a federal regulation to gather DNA samples from detained immigrants for FBI criminal databases. This move is part of the administration’s criminalization of migrants and asylum seekers, and greater anti-immigrant and racist sentiment. ADC’s legal department will be reviewing the regulation with coalition partners to determine how to take […]

A Reflection on the Times

By Malak Ghazal, Media and Communications Fellow My first week returning to ADC was a lot. The Women’s March became the anti-Palestinian-Women’s March, Congress had the first hearing on the Muslim Ban, and I met with Census 2020 Organizers from around the nation. Two weeks into the job as “Media and Communications Fellow,” I finally […]

Everything Wrong With Profiling

By: Elias Khoury, ADC Summer 2019 Intern   It somewhat astounds me that this idea has not yet met its death like the so many other discredited pseudosciences, such as phrenology, that claimed they could accurately judge people’s worth based on exceedingly arbitrary metrics. You would think that, after the tremendous failure of so-called “stop-and-frisk” […]

Race, Religion and their Influence on American Political Culture

By: Elias Khoury and Salah Dean Elayoubi, ADC Summer 2019 Interns   Lady Liberty — an Arab, Muslim woman proudly stationed on Liberty Island in New York Harbor — is a constant reminder of America’s strong commitment to racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural pluralism. However, in contemporary American society, we are seeing a small-but-vocal minority […]

Tucker Carlson Must Go After Attack on Iraqi and Arab Culture

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman within hours of each other. In each case, the packages were not delivered by a […]

Secretary Ross Testifies to Oversight Committee on Citizenship Question

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman within hours of each other. In each case, the packages were not delivered by a […]

ADC’s Statement on the Occupied Syrian Golan Heights

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman within hours of each other. In each case, the packages were not delivered by a […]

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Palestinian Harvard Student Denied Entry to the US

Just this week, immigration officials denied entry to Harvard enrollee Ismail Ajjawi, a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, supposedly due to content that his friends posted on social media

On the Removal of Palestine from the State Department Website

Recently, the State Department removed any mention of Palestine from its list of Near East Countries & Areas. This specific erasure is unprecedented, as past administrations, at the very

Fordham Freedom Fighters

In November of 2015, a group of students at Fordham University tried to start a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at their school. Much to the students’ dismay, university administrators fiercely resi

ACTION ALERT: Support Reps Omar and Tlaib!

Yesterday morning, it was announced that, at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) would be barred from entry into Israel pending their formal visit this weekend. Shortly before Netanyahu’s decision, President Donald Trump tweeted that it “would show great weakness” for Israel to allow […]

D.C. Circuit Court Rules to Revive Almaqrami v. Pompeo

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with our partners at the Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), welcomes the U.S. Court of Appeals of the D.C. Circuit’s decision to revive Almaqrami v. Pompeo. On August 13, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]

ADC Remembers Kamal Boullata

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) remembers world-renowned Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata, who died aged 77 in Berlin on August 6th, 2019. Born in Jerusalem in 1942, Boullata experienced first-hand the plight of military occupation at the hands of the state of Israel. From an exceedingly young age, he was forced to witness atrocities that most […]

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Protect Our Right to Boycott, Support H.R.496

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all members to reach out to their Congressional representatives and urge them to support H. Res. 496, that affirms the constitutional right to engage in a boycott. The Resolution was introduced on July 17, 2019 by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and is co-sponsored by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and civil rights leader Representation […]

ADC Stands with “The Squad” Against Racist Remarks

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the United States House of Representatives for passing resolution H.R. 489, condemning President Trump’s racist tweets about Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). President Trump’s continuous racist slander of these four Congresswomen of color exemplifies just how much progress still needs […]

Early Bird Registration – Alex Odeh Conference 2019

Early Bird Registration for the 2019 Alex Odeh Conference is available now!

ADC Supports the Khalid Jabara & Heather Heyer NO HATE Act

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses its support for the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer NO HATE Act which was introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL). Its House companion bill was introduced by Representatives Donald Beyer (D-VA) and Pete Olson (R-TX). These bills aim to raise the priority of hate crime cases, collect […]

ACTION ALERT: This World Refugee Day, Tell Congress to Welcome Refugees

Today, World Refugee Day 2019, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), in coalition with the Refugee Council USA and hundreds of civil and human rights organizations across the country, are calling to protect refugees. ADC celebrates the bravery and resilience of refugees as well as their contributions to our nation. From joining the work force to sharing their cultures, refugees […]

Breaking: Groups Express Concern Over Gov. DeSantis Trip to Israel

  Washington, D.C. | May 23, 2019 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), in coalition with state and national civil and human rights organizations, delivered a letter today, to Florida’s Governor DeSantis, opposing his upcoming trip to Israel. The trip is scheduled to take place from May 25-May 30, 2019.  The letter strongly urges the Governor to abide by Florida’s Constitution […]

ACT NOW: Tell Congress to protect the rights of Palestinian children!

On May 1, 2019, Congresswoman Betty McCollum reintroduced legislation that would prohibit U.S. tax dollars from being used to fund and support the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children living under Israeli military occupation. Specifically, the proposed legislation, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H.R. 2407, amends a provision of […]

Community Interfaith Iftar

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), is thrilled to announce its Annual Community Iftar will take place on May 23, 2019, at 7:30 pm, at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. ADC invites you, your family, your friends, and your loved ones to join us in honoring the holy month of Ramadan. This year’s Community Iftar will […]

ADC Stands with the Palestinian People!

  This week, Israel once again, carried out a severe military assault against the 1.9 million Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip. On Friday May 4, 2019, Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, including a protestor on crutches. Since May 4, 2019, Israel has deployed over 320 air strikes in Gaza that […]

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Commemorates the Armenian Genocide

Supreme Court hears Oral Arguments for Census Citizenship Question

Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case challenging Commerce Secretary Ross’ decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Last year, the Trump administration gave a green light to adding an untested, and dangerous citizenship question to the 2020 Census–a move that could lead to severe undercounts of communities of colors and […]

ADC Stands in Solidarity with Sri Lanka

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), offers our deepest condolences to the victims and to all those impacted by the atrocious attacks that took place in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed nearly 300 people and left more than 450 injured. In a statement, ADC National President Samer Khalaf said: “On behalf of the ADC, […]

ADC Joins 127 Groups to Urge Nation’s Political Parties to Repeal the Muslim and Arab Ban and Reverse Historic-Low Cap on Refugees

 Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) joins a diverse coalition of 127 national and state communities, partners, and organizations to issue a joint letter to national political parties, calling on them to include repealing the Muslim Ban and reversing the historic-low cap on admitted refugees as signature issues in their 2020 party platforms. The joint statement is in advance […]

ADC Condemns the Repeated Attacks Against Representative Ilhan Omar

    This last week we have witnessed a disturbing rise of hateful attacks and the incitement of violence against Representative Ilhan Omar. On April 11, 2019, The New York Post, published a fabricated accusation against Representative Omar that featured a photo of the World Trade Center. Prior to the Post’s deceitful attacks, Fox and Friends host Brian Kilmaeade […]

Statement of Concern Regarding April 9 Congressional Hearing on Hate Crimes and White Nationalism

  Posted on April 10, 2019 by ADC  April 8, 2019 Dear Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Collins, We write to share our concerns with you and members of the House Judiciary Committee regarding the April 9 hearing on Hate Crimes and The Rise of White Nationalism. We believe these are urgent issues and that Congress should […]

ADC Welcomes Historic NO BAN ACT!

  This morning marked an historic day with the formal introduction of the National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN ACT) in Congress. The proposed legislation is a culmination of years long effort pushed forward and supported by nearly 400 diverse, civil rights groups and faith-based organizations.  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to stand with our partners […]

ADC Commemorates the 43rd Anniversary of Land Day in Palestine and the One-Year Anniversary of the Great March of Return

  March 30, 2019, marks the 43rd anniversary of Land Day in Palestine and the one-year anniversary of the Great March of Return in Gaza.  Land Day, which helped inspire the Great March of Return, reminds the world that Palestinians, for 71-years continue to be denied self-determination and the right of return.  Land Day commemorates the 1976 popular […]

ADC’s Statement on the Occupied Syrian Golan Heights

The unprecedented decision by the Trump Administration to formally recognize Israel’s unjust claim to the occupied Syrian Golan Heights is troubling, deeply concerning, and goes against international law.  President Trump declared via twitter on March 21, 2019, that this policy shift, “is of critical strategic and security importance to the State of Israel and Regional Stability!” This […]

ADC Statement On White Supremacist Terror Attacks In New Zealand

We at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) are shocked over the news coming out of New Zealand. Our hearts are shattered for those who lost family members and loved ones in this tragedy. We stand with the Muslim Community of New Zealand after the horrific white supremacist terror attack that has left 49 dead and dozens injured, and we […]

Tucker Carlson Must Go After Attack on Iraqi and Arab Culture

The racist comments made by Tucker Carlson about the Iraqi people and their culture are beyond offensive to Iraqis and Arabs. Carlson’s verbal assault on Arab culture is abhorrent and will not be tolerated. Yesterday, Media Matters published a 2008 recording of Carlson, where he is quoted as saying Iraq is a, “place filled with a […]

ADC Celebrates International Women’s Day 2019

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. On behalf of the ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum, we honor all women and wish the international community, all the best, for the occasion of International Women’s Day. ADC celebrates the many strides that have been taken inside our community and beyond for […]

ADC is proud to stand With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar!

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) unequivocally condemns the Democratic leadership’s introduction of a resolution, targeting Congresswoman Omar and falsely conflating any criticism of Israel’s policies with anti-Semitism. ADC applauds the Congresswoman for taking principled positions in support of Palestinian and universal human rights. Introducing the resolution is an unjustified reaction to Congresswoman Omar exercising her first amendment rights. […]

ADC IN ACTION IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE TO SAY NO TO TRUMP’S #FakeNationalEmergency

On February 18, 2018, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), joined a leading coalition of human and civil rights organizations, to deliver a message to President Trump that his contrived “state of emergency” targeting Latinx Americans, just like his cruel “travel ban” against Arabs and Muslims, will not continue in our name, and we will be heard. […]

ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar!

                  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) unequivocally condemns all attacks and mischaracterizations against Representative Ilhan Omar for her outspoken position in support of Palestinian human rights. It is absurd that Representative Omar is being targeted for exercising her legal right to question the influence of AIPAC, one of […]

ADC Expresses Condolences for the Loss of Congressman John Dingell

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | February 8, 2019-  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee expresses its deepest condolences to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and to the family and loved ones of Congressman John Dingell for their great loss. Yesterday, Congressman John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress, passed away in his Dearborn, Michigan home at the age of 92. As a […]

ADC is Honored by the Yemeni American Merchants Association for Civil Rights Work 

  The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) congratulates the Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA) on its successful, inaugural Gala: Celebrating Accomplishments: Transforming Futures.  ADC is grateful to YAMA for honoring us with the Champion for Civil Rights Award  at the Gala.  As many know, YAMA is one of our most valued partners. YAMA organized the impactful Yemeni Bodega Strike in New York […]

ADC Condemns the Detention of US Journalist Marzieh Hashemi

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 23, 2019-  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) firmly condemns the unlawful arrest of U.S. citizen Marzieh Hashemi, who is currently being detained without any charges. Hashemi, a prominent American journalist, was arrested at St. Louis International airport on January 20, 2019.  It is confirmed by U.S. Federal Officials that Hashemi is not accused […]

ADC Welcomes Senior Staff Attorney Iman Boukadoum

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) enthusiastically welcomes, Iman Boukadoum, to our legal team as a Senior Staff Attorney. A human rights lawyer, she has over 7 years of policy, litigation and community engagement experience, focusing on intersectional ways in which the War on Terror, War on Drugs and immigration law, harm Arabs-Americans and other marginalized […]

ADC Celebrates Federal Court Victory in Census Citizenship Lawsuit

The ADC welcomes the ruling by Judge Jesse Furman in the Southern District of New York against the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.  ADC in conjunction with a coalition of civil rights organizations, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for attempting to include the citizenship question in the 2020 census.   […]

Tell Your Senators to Vote No on Anti-BDS Bill!

Senators Marco Rubio , James Risch, Cory Gardner, and Mitch McConnell, proposed the Senate’s first 2019 bill, S.B.1, “Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019.” S.B.1 shields Israel for its ongoing human rights violations against the Palestinian people. The bill calls to punish those that engage in boycotting Israel for violating international […]

ADC Thanks Yolanda Rondon For Her Service to Community & Civil 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 we congratulate her on the upcoming transition to private practice in California. Rondon joined the ADC team five years ago and is now departing ADC to start the next […]

ADC Submits Public Comment Firmly Opposing the Proposed Public Charge Rule

  On December 10th, 2018, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), responded to the Department of Homeland Security’s request for public comments regarding its new potential administrative rule change,“Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds.” ADC would like to thank Duane Morris LLP for providing its pro-bono legal services in drafting the written response. The discriminatory rule expands […]

URGENT ACTION: PROTECT THE RIGHT TO BOYCOTT

ADC condemns in the strongest terms the unconstitutional bill, SR. 70, the Israel Anti-Boycott Act.  Senator Ben Cardin re-introduced the proposed bill to the 2019 annual omnibus legislation, that can be a voted on any day! It is URGENT that YOU ACT NOW and contact Congressional leadership to tell them that you oppose the Israel […]

ADC Joins Civil Rights Coalition to Protect Student Rights

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | December 5, 2018- ADC denounces in the strongest terms all efforts to criminalize the right to free speech. We are alarmed by the growing number of assaults against the freedom of speech for those who advocate for Palestinian rights and equality. This week alone, we take note of the growing number […]

ADC is Proud to Stand with Marc Lamont Hill for Defending the Rights of the Palestinian People

ADC is proud to stand with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill for defending equal rights for the Palestinian people. ADC condemns in the strongest terms the abhorrent decision by CNN to fire Dr. Hill from his position as a commentator with the network. Dr. Hill continuously stands in support of human rights, justice, and equality for […]

ADC is Proud to Stand with Marc Lamont Hill for Defending the Rights of the Palestinian People

ADC is proud to stand with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill for defending equal rights for the Palestinian people. ADC condemns in the strongest terms the abhorrent decision by CNN to fire Dr. Hill from his position as a commentator with the network. Dr. Hill continuously stands in support of human rights, justice, and equality for […]

ADC Commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

  Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 29, 2018 -Today marks the United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Seventy years following dispossession in 1948, Palestine remains an international symbol for all people who are working to achieve equality, self-determination, and justice. ADC takes this opportunity to celebrate the growing support […]

ADC Alarmed by the Rise of Hate Crimes in 2017 

  Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 16, 2018 – Earlier this week, the FBI released its annual hate crimes statistics report for 2017. Although the numbers are a drastic underestimate of the actual violence minority communities face in the United States, they nonetheless show a 17% increase in hate crimes. In particular, hate crimes against Arab Americans have […]

ADC Condemns Israel’s Attacks on Gaza 

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 13, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemns in the strongest terms Israel’s recent airstrikes against the Gaza Strip. On November 12, 2018, Israeli military aerial attacks killed at least seven Palestinian civilians. Additionally, Israel has bombed and destroyed several civilian buildings in Gaza, including family homes, a hotel, the office of […]

ADC Confronts UCLA’s Discriminatory Treatment of Students for Justice in Palestine

   On November 8, 2018, ADC sent a letter to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) to convey its deep concern with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)’s treatment of the National Students for Justice in Palestine and Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA (collectively “SJP”). ADC believes that UCLA is perpetuating racist anti-Arab, […]

ADC Congratulates Arab American Election Winners

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 7, 2018 | ADC extends its congratulations to the Arab American candidates who secured victory in last night’s 2018 midterm Congressional elections.  In this pivotal midterm race, the Arab American community together with other communities of color in the U.S. made history. This election had a record number of Arab […]

Odeh Family, ADC Testify Against Prime Suspect in Alex Odeh Murder

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 6, 2018 –  On November 5, the daughter of Alex Odeh, Ms. Helena Odeh, and Mr. Samer Khalaf, President of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), testified at the parole hearing of Robert Manning who is the primary suspect in the assassination of Mr. Odeh, ADC’s Southern California Regional Director. Mr. […]

 ADC Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 29, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) offers its sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg, PA, this past Saturday, and strongly condemns the hatefully-motivated attack. The murder of the innocent worshippers during morning services […]

ADC Denounces Trump Administration’s Attack on Transgender Civil Rights

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 25, 2018 | This past weekend, the New York Times revealed that the Trump administration seeks to exclude transgender Americans from the protections of federal civil rights laws by implementing a misguided and narrow definition of gender. Contradictory to scientific study and legal precedent, the administration threatens the federal […]

Remembering Alex Odeh: 33 Years Later Still No Justice

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 11, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commemorates the life of Alex Odeh, ADC’s Southern California Regional Director, who was tragically assassinated on October 11, 1985. Today marks the 33rd Anniversary of the terrorist attack in Santa Ana, California, where Mr. Odeh was killed when a pipe bomb […]

Mary Harb to receive 2018 Alex Odeh Memorial Award

   Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 8, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that it will present the annual Alex Odeh Memorial Award to Ms. Mary Harb.  The Alex Odeh Memorial Award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, public service, and commitment to ADC and the Arab-American Community. Mary is a Palestinian […]

Judge James A. Kaddo to receive 2018 Dr. Raymond Jallow Lifetime Achievement Award

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 8, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that it will present the annual Dr. Raymond Jallow Lifetime Achievement Award to the Honorable Judge James A. Kaddo. The Dr. Raymond Jallow Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success and leadership throughout their career. Judge Kaddo is being […]

A Talk with Palestine’s Ambassador to the UN

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 1, 2018 – ADC is pleased to announced that Dr. Riyad H. Mansour, State of Palestine Ambassador to the UN, will headline our Palestine Session at the ADC National Conference in an one-on-one conservation on Palestine’s UN initiatives. The One on One Session with the Ambassador will be held […]

ADC Convention 2018 Schedule

ADC Convention Panel: We Count Too! A Conversation About the 2020 Census

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 25, 2018 –  As part of the upcoming convention in Anaheim, California, please join the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) for “We Count Too! A Conversation About the 2020 Census”. The panelists will discuss why the census is important and its new inclusion of a citizenship question. Featured panelists will also address community […]

ADC Convention 2018: Rising Above Hate and Combating Systemic Discrimination

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 20, 2018 –  As part of the upcoming convention in Anaheim, California, please join the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) for its civil rights panel, “Rising Above Hate and Combating Systemic Discrimination.” The panelists will discuss the Arab/Muslim Ban, immigration, and other policies impacting our community. The panel will be held from 2:30 PM […]

Sean Penn to Keynote ADC Convention

Photo credit: Eric Ray Davidson Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 19, 2018 – 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 […]

Remembering Sabra and Shatila

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 17, 2018 — Today marks the 36th anniversary of one of the most brutal massacres in modern history. Beginning at approximately 6:00 P.M. on September 16, 1982, shortly after Israeli troops seized control of West Beirut, the right-wing Lebanese Phalange forces operating under the direction of Israeli forces massacred, wounded, and […]

21st Century Orientalism: Portrayal of Arabs in New age of Media

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 14, 2018 –  As part of the upcoming National Convention in Anaheim, California, ADC will explore the portrayal of Arabs in the new age of media. The session will explore the issue of Orientalism 40 years after the publication of Edward Said’s landmark book; and will build on the work of the […]

Trump’s Closing of PLO National Mission Continues to Hinder Peace Process

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 10, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemns the Trump administration’s decision to close the General Delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)’s mission in the United States. In making such a decision, the administration affirms its intent to punish the Palestinian people, and proves that its role as a […]

ADC Convention 2018: Activate. Empower. Build.

Join us October 12-14 in Anaheim, California as hundreds of active Arab Americans (just like you) will come network and learn about the issues affecting our community. This year’s theme, “Activate. Empower. Build.” will focus on the need for the Arab-American community to unite in times of hardship. We will explore how to combat the […]

ADC 39th Annual National Convention: Reclaiming Our Narrative!

  Join ADC for its 39th Annual National Convention in Washington D.C., on March 1st-2nd, 2019, at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel! This year’s National Convention will bring together civil rights leaders, grassroots organizers, and the Arab-American community to empower our voices and reclaim our narrative. We invite you join us for ADC’s 39th National […]

TPS for Somalia: Important Re-Registration Notice

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 28, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) successfully campaigned for the renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. Please adhere to the following notice for TPS re-registration for Somali beneficiaries. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register between August 27 – October 26, 2018, to maintain their status through March 17, 2020. ADC encourages […]

Breaking: ADC Obtains Emergency Stays for Mauritanian Nationals

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | August 22, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) successfully obtained two emergency stays for Mauritanian nationals. These individuals faced deportation despite the fact that they had lived in the United States for over 20 years. ADC was able to obtain the emergency stay from the Board of Immigration Appeals […]

ADC Congratulates Ilhan Omar Who is Poised to be the First Somali American in Congress

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | August 15, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), congratulates Ilhan Omar on her Democratic Primary win for Minnesota’s Fifth District congressional seat. Omar, who’s District is overwhelmingly Democrat, is set to become one of the first Muslim Women, along with Rashida Tlaib, to serve in the United States Congress […]

TPS for Yemen: Important Re-Registration Notice

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 14, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) successfully campaigned for the renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. Please adhere to the following notice for TPS re-registration for Yemeni beneficiaries. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register between August 14–October 15, 2018, to maintain their status through March 3, 2020. ADC encourages Yemeni TPS […]

ADC Congratulates Rashida Tlaib Who is Poised to Become the First Palestinian-American Woman in Congress

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | August 8, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) congratulates Rashida Tlaib on her Democratic Primary election victory in Michigan’s 13th District. Tlaib beat out a crowded field of challengers and is now poised to become the first Palestinian-American women to serve in U.S. Congress. ADC applauds Tlaib’s victory. While […]

Senate Must Reject Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to SCOTUS

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | July 10, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on the United States Senate to reject President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Throughout his career, Kavanaugh has proven to have little regard for civil rights, women’s rights, and privacy rights. His […]

Israeli Destruction of Village Shocks the Conscience

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | July 6, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemns the ongoing occupation of Palestine by the apartheid regime of Israel. The violent razing of the predominantly Bedouin community Khan al-Ahmar blatantly violates international law, is appalling, and shocks the conscience. ADC stand’s against Israel’s actions and demands it be held accountable […]

DHS Renews TPS for Yemen, Refuses to Redesignate

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | July 5, 2018 – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a decision to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. TPS was extended for 18 months and allows only current TPS beneficiaries to renew their TPS status. Individuals from Yemen with TPS will be eligible to re-register for an extension […]

U.S. Senators Call on Re-designation of TPS for Yemen

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | July 5, 2018 – This week Senator Kaine led over a dozen U.S. Senatorsto Call on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Re-Designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has engaged in vigorous advocacy with Congressional offices to support TPS for Yemen and Somalia. ADC and our […]

Supreme Court Upholds Arab & Muslim Ban

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 26, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is deeply troubled and disappointed by the decision of the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) today to uphold President Donald Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban.  ADC will continue to fight against the implications of this decision and to work to uphold the civil […]

ADC to host Congressional Briefing on TPS

Washington, D.CWashington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 25, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination (ADC) will be Co-sponsoring a Congressional Briefing on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen and Somalia. This briefing builds off of ADC’s TPS campaign efforts for Yemen and Somalia. In addition to the briefing and working with Congressional Members, ADC has filed legal petitions […]

ADC Works With Congress To Support TPS for Yemen

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 25, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to be working with congressional leaders like Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, to support our Arab Immigrant communities. Recently, Congresswoman Dingell led a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen calling for the re-designation of Temporary Protected […]

Take Action: Congress must urge DHS to extend TPS for Yemeni Nationals in America

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 14, 2018 – The people of Yemen are suffering from what the UN Chief calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with over 22 million Yemenis in need of humanitarian assistance. Ongoing civil war has displaced nearly 3 million Yemenis, while 200,000 seek refuge abroad. The ongoing assaults in Yemen further exacerbate the […]

BDS is a Constitutional Right!

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 13, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemns in the strongest terms the smear tactics that are being used to discredit the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and those advocating for peace and justice for Palestinians. The ongoing tactics of conflating the BDS Movement with violence and anti-Semitism is erroneous, slanderous […]

Event: Sunday, April 29 – ADC Addresses “Punish a Muslim Day”

Join ADC this Sunday for a community discussion on “Punish a Muslim Day.” Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 24, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites you to join us for a community discussion on the recent flyers encouraging people to engage in “Punish a Muslim Day.” Originating in London, where they were left at the steps of […]

Supreme Court Leaning Toward Upholding Arab & Muslim Ban

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 26, 2018 | Yes, you read that headline correctly! After federal judges ruled against Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban, many concluded the Supreme Court would strike down the Ban. Yesterday, for the first time, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Ban, and the news is bad, very bad. “By the end […]

ADC Calls on Supreme Court to Strike Down Arab and Muslim Ban

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 25, 2018 | On this day – April 25th – the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organization, encourages the Supreme Court of the United States to uphold equality, tolerance, and pluralism in our nation. Today, for the first time, the Court will hear oral arguments from the Trump Administration and […]

#NoMuslimBanEver @ Supreme Court

Join ADC at the #NoMuslimBanEver Demonstration at the Supreme Court Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 20, 2018 | Join ADC on Wednesday, April 25 at the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to stand up for civil and immigrant rights and against Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban. Wednesday, April 25 at 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Supreme Court of the United States 1 […]

ADC Mourns Passing of Don Bustany

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 23, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses its utmost condolences to the family of Don Bustany, who passed away on April 23, 2018, in Santa Barbara, California. Donald S. Bustany, a pioneer in the Arab-American community and a longtime support of  ADC, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 10, 1928. He […]

Support the Anthony Shadid Internship Program Today!

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 19, 2018 | For nearly four decades the ADC Anthony Shadid Internship Program has provided thousands of students from across the country an opportunity to intern with the organization, and acquire the knowledge and skills to better serve our Arab-American community. Within a few weeks, the next group of interns will […]

Protecting Students’ Civil Rights: What you need to know

Facebook Live Tomorrow: Protect Students Civil Rights, What You Need To Know & What You Can Do Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 18, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is joining forces with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the National Education Association (NEA) Office of General Counsel to host a Facebook Live discussion on ways to protect students’ civil […]

ADC Congratulates Staff Attorney Yolanda Rondon on Recent Recognition

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 17, 2018 | ADC congratulates Staff Attorney Yolanda Rondon for the recent recognition of her distinguished service to the community. On April 24, 2018, Ms. Rondon will also be celebrated for her great legal career as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” recognized by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. On […]

We Have Rights – ????? ????

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 11, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) stands with our allies to condemn the brazen violation of immigrants’ rights across the country by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With ICE raids outside of the border region up 40% over last year, immigration lawyers are stretched thin. The We Have Rights campaign provides easy-to-understand […]

We Have Rights – ????? ????

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 11, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) stands with our allies to condemn the brazen violation of immigrants’ rights across the country by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With ICE raids outside of the border region up 40% over last year, immigration lawyers are stretched thin. The We Have Rights campaign provides easy-to-understand […]

ADC’s Impact: A Voice for Our Community

Your Impact, Your Voice ADC Speaking Up For Our Community Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 10, 2018 | We’ve all had the frustrating experience of watching talking heads on U.S. media discussing issues important to our community without bothering to ask us what we think. One of the central missions of ADC has always been to increase visibility […]

California Proclaims Arab American Heritage Month

California State Senate Proclaims Arab American Heritage Month A portrait of Little Syria in lower Manhattan, c. 1895 Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 10, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) applauds the California State Senate for unanimously proclaiming “the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month.” ADC also applauds the local Arab-American community led by Arab […]

Film Screening & Discussion: And Then They Came for Us

Film Screening & Discussion of “And Then They Came for Us.” Monday, April 16, 2018 @ 6:00 – 8:00PM Landmark Theaters E Street Cinema 555 11th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20004 Click here: Register for Tickets Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 9, 2018 |  This film brings the past into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American […]

Action Alert: Demand Your Representatives Speak Up for Gaza

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 9, 2018 | ADC is urging members and supporters to email their representatives and demand they publicly condemn Israel’s use of live-fire against Palestinian civilian demonstrators. TELL CONGRESS: STAND UP FOR GAZA ADC urges you to email your Congresspersons and politely but firmly demand that they speak out against Israel’s deadly attacks on civilians. […]

Action Alert: Oppose Trump’s Anti-Palestinian Nominee

This week, the Senate will vote on Marcus nomination Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | April 8, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) urges you to call and email your Senators and demand they vote NO on Kenneth Marcus, Pres. Donald Trump’s nominee for Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Check […]

ADC Alarmed by Social Media Requests for Visa Applications

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 6, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is alarmed by the U.S. State Department’s decision to collect social media information on the nearly 15 million people who apply yearly to enter the U.S. on non-immigration visas. Applicants will have to submit their social media usernames for the past five years on over 20 platforms, including […]

Campaign 705 to Defend Taxpayers and End Wasteful Aid to Israel

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 4, 2018 |In the recently passed $1.3 trillion federal spending bill, Congress increased military aid to Israel. All military aid to Israel is in violation of U.S. law prohibiting the transfer of arms to human rights violators. All of which is made worse by the fact that Congress refuses to enforce accountability and transparency on aid […]

ADC Condemns Racist Depiction of Arabs in New Film “Beirut”

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | April 3, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organizations, is deeply offended by the racist and simplistic portrayal of Arabs, and misrepresentation of regional politics, in the upcoming film Beirut. The film is filled with the stereotypical anti-Arab sentiment which Hollywood has been notorious for freely spreading and […]

ADC Is Outraged Over Israel’s Use of Live Fire Against Palestinian Civilians

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 30, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is outraged over Israel’s use of live fire against civilian and peaceful Palestinian marchers and we are greatly saddened that at least fifteen civilians (as of writing) have been killed and over 1,400 injured by Israeli occupation forces. This morning, thousands of Palestinians in the […]

ADC on Alert: “Punish a Muslim Day”

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 29, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organization, is outraged by the hateful and violent fliers encouraging people to take part in “Punish a Muslim Day.” Originating in London, where they were left at the steps of several mosques, the fliers have alarmed communities across the U.S. […]

ADC Calls on Senate to Reject Gina Haspel

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 28, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on the U.S. Senate to reject Gina Haspel, Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). As the Chief of Base of a CIA “Black Site” detention facility in Thailand, Haspel oversaw the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques” against detainees. Such techniques […]

Action Alert: Defeat Anti-Immigration, Anti-Family Bill

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 28, 2018 | The U.S. House of Representatives is considering an anti-immigration and anti-family bill. The Securing America’s Future (SAF) Act (H.R. 4760) would: Eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery Drastically cut family unification visas Authorize wasteful spending on a Border Wall Expand mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants Increase the deportation force Rescind crucial protections for individuals […]

Trump’s Trifecta Threatens Us All

Help ADC Fight Back Against War Hawks and Anti-Arab Bigots Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 27, 2018 | It’s finally happening, folks! Until now Trump’s unpredictability was somewhat restrained by his national security team, but now Trump is throwing them overboard and replacing them with militarists and bigots. It’s getting scary and we need your help to fight […]

ADC Strongly Opposes Trump’s Politicization of Census 

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 27, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) strongly opposes the United States Census Bureau’s decision to include a highly-politicized and potentially discriminatory citizenship question in the 2020 Census. “The use of a citizenship question on the proposed 2020 Census, especially without any serious analysis, is a disgusting political maneuver,” said Samer Khalaf, […]

ADC Stands with March For Our Lives’s Campaign for Gun Safety Reform

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 26, 2018 | On Saturday, March 24, ADC members joined the hundreds of thousands of demonstrators who marched against gun violence at March for Our Lives rallies across the country. ADC strongly supports the inspiring student-led movement and will continue to support all those who use their First Amendment rights to mobilize their fellow […]

ADC Opposes John Bolton Appointment to NSC

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 23, 2018 |The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses its opposition, in the strongest possible terms, to the forthcoming appointment of John Bolton as head of the National Security Council. Bolton’s prejudice against Arabs and Muslims, contempt for international law and institutions, and gung-ho cowboy militarism makes him an exceptionally dangerous candidate to be […]

ACT NOW To Stop Trump’s Xenophobic Secretary of State Nominee

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 22, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organizations, calls on the U.S. Senate to reject Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State. Pompeo’s long history of hostility toward Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans disqualifies him from serving as the nation’s top diplomat. EMAIL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL […]

Trump’s “Art Of The Deal” On Palestine.

Donald Trump recently threatened on – where else? – Twitter to slash funds to the Palestinian Authority for their alleged unwillingness to “negotiate a long overdue peace treaty with Israel.” Counterintuitively, Trump bragged about removing the fi …

ADC Statement on Austin Bombings Targeting Communities of Color

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 20, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is outraged over the recent hate-motivated violence targeting African Americans and Latinx Americans in Austin, Texas. ADC calls on all leaders and elected officials to denounce these crimes, and the individuals and groups that target communities of color out of hate for their race, ethnicity, […]

Will Customs and Border Protection Get Away with Anti-Arab Racism?

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 20, 2018 | ADC needs your financial support to expose and end discrimination against Arab-Americans by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Please Donate to ADC to Keep the Pressure on CBP! After Trump’s election, ADC was contacted by Arabs and Muslims reporting that their Global Entry privileges (expedited airport security […]

Do Arabs Have Equal Justice Under Law?

Equal Justice Under Law* *Arab-Americans Need Not Apply Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 14, 2018 | The U.S. Supreme Court’s façade bears the inscription “Equal Justice Under Law,” but our public officials have often betrayed that ideal. Only through struggle have courageous individuals, coming together, upheld that promise. Today, we once again face the threat of unequal justice. ADC […]

Hate Crimes Go Unprosecuted

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman within hours of each other.  In each case, the packages were not delivered by a carrier but […]

Hate Crimes Go Unprosecuted

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-ol …

ADC Commends California Democrats for Progressive Platform on Palestine

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 8, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the California Democratic Party for supporting free speech, the rights of Palestinian children, and an equitable approach on Palestine and Israel in their 2018 Platform, which was approved in San Diego on February 25, 2018. California Democrats rejected a draft that would have had the state party […]

Dignity is Priceless: Support UNRWA

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 8, 2018 | Trump’s malicious decision to cut $300 million in U.S. aid to UNRWA is an existential crisis for the organization serving Palestinian refugees. For the first time in recent history, the U.S. government is withholding humanitarian relief to achieve a political objective: strong-arming the Palestinians to capitulate to interminable Israeli occupation. What UNRWA […]

April 22: Join ADC Orange County at “Truth In Media”

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 7, 2018 – American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Orange County Chapter Presents: TRUTH IN MEDIA COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Sunday, April 22 – 3:00 – 5:00 PM Red Rock Chateau 17521 E. Santiago Canyon RD Silverado, CA 92676 Free Community Event – Call (714) 352-0506 to reserve.

TPS for Syria: Important Re-Registration Notice

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 7, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) successfully campaigned for the renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. Please adhere to the following notice for TPS re-registration for Syrian beneficiaries. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register between March 5–May 4, 2018, to maintain their status through September 30, 2019.             To Re-register, click here […]

ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum Celebrates International Woman’s Day

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 8, 2018 | The ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum wishes all women, around the world and in the USA, a happy International Women’s Day. American-Arab women and women from all backgrounds are making great strides towards more gender-inclusive global and U.S. societies. Now, more than ever, the opportunity exists for a significant human paradigm shift towards […]

In Memoriam: Khalil Ibrahim Aburish

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | March 6, 2018 | It is with deep sadness that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announces the passing of Khalil Ibrahim Aburish, 77. Khalil Ibrahim Aburish was lifelong a pillar of the Arab-American community. As a member of ADC, he was infinitely generous in supporting the organization. For decades, his philanthropic efforts have supported […]

Hate Crimes Go Unprosecuted

On March 2, a 39-year-old African-American man was killed after opening a letter bomb in Austin, TX. Yesterday, Monday, March 12, two more letter bombs killed another Austin resident, a 17-year-old African-American male, and severely injured a 75-year-ol …

Action Alert: March 5 National Call-In Day, Stand Up for Free Speech

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 2, 2018 | This Monday, March 5, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) urges all its members to join the National Call-In Day to stand up for our right to free speech and defeat the Israel Anti-Boycott Act. CLICK HERE TO CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Lobbyists from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are […]

Trump Attacks Arabs, ADC Fights Back!

Back in the day, Trump may have enjoyed playing pretender-wrestler but now his attacks are real and target people’s lives. Everyone knows about the infamous Arab and Muslim Ban and the decision to endorse the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem, which is contrary to the legal and historical claims of Palestinians, and contemptuous of the well-being of […]

Now’s the Time to Join ADC!

When was the last time you read the paper and thought, “Somebody should do something about this?!” Maybe it was after Arab-Americans had their Global Entry airport passes revoked by the Department of Homeland Security without any explanation. Or maybe it was after Trump’s nearly 60% cut in refugee admittance, which will close the door […]

ADC in Solidarity with Japanese-Americans on Day of Remembrance

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | February 20, 2018 | On the Day of Remembrance, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) honors the memory of Japanese-Americans forced into internment camps in the U.S. during World War II. This painful chapter in our history reminds all Americans of the great danger to our constitutional rights when fearmongering and prejudice infect our national politics. […]

Action Alert: #FreeAhed

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | February 15, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to join the global solidarity movement to #FreeAhed, a Palestinian child prisoner unjustly detained by Israel. We ask our members to contact their representatives and call on them to petition U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to demand Israel release Ahed Tamimi without delay […]

ADC Presents: Arabesque Lecture Series – Arab/Muslim Banniversary

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | February 14, 2018 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) cordially invites you to the first of this year’s, “Arabesque Lecture Series” The Arabesque Lecture Series offers a lecture or panel discussion each month featuring a rich and diverse selection of topics ranging from current politics to culture of the Arab American community and the […]

ADC Celebrates Black History Month

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | February 14, 2018 | “I want to take my rightful share of life by force, I want to give lavishly, I want love to flow from my heart, to ripen and bear fruit. “ ? Tayeb Salih, Sundanese Arab novelist, Season of Migration to the North During Black History Month, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) celebrates […]

Anti-Sharia Legislation, Islamophobia Rises Under Trump.

The specter of Sharia’s is apparently hunting America. At least that’s what many state legislators erroneously believe. In 2017, 23 bills were introduced in 18 state legislatures seeking to ban Sharia’s (Islamic law)…a spike from 14 such bills in 2 …

Defying Common Sense, DHS’s Decision on Syria TPS

With bated breath, nearly 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. waited to hear the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision on Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on January 31. TPS allows individuals in countries ravaged by natural or manmade disasters a form of temporary asylum in the U.S. with all the legal rights of standard immigration […]

Defying Common Sense, DHS’s Decision On Syria TPS.

With bated breath, nearly 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. waited to hear the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision on Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on January 31. TPS allows individuals in countries ravaged by natural or manmade disast …

DHS Extends TPS for Syria But Refuses to Re-Designate

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 31, 2018 – Moments ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 7,000 Syrian beneficiaries in the U.S. The decision only allows current TPS holders to renew their status. DHS refused to re-designate Syria for TPS. ADC filed a formal petition with […]

Action Alert: Call Congress to Demand UNRWA Funding

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 29, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is calling on members and supporters to contact their Congressional representatives to urge them to support Palestinian refugees and fund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). On January 16, the U.S. State Department announced an 80% cut of U.S. support for UNRWA. This abrupt cut in […]

ADC Calls on Congress to Support MENA Category

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 26, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is deeply frustrated and angered that the Census Bureau appears to be rescinding its previous commitment to include a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) category in its race and ethnicity data collection for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau, which conducts several “test runs” leading up […]

ADC Condemns NOLA City Council for Rescinding Human Rights Resolution

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 26, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organization, strongly condemns the New Orleans City Council for rescinding Resolution 18-5, which upheld New Orleans’ commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Despite what detractors had claimed, the resolution neither mandates any political program nor is it concerned […]

In Memoriam: Joseph R. Haiek

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 25, 2018 – It is with deep sadness that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announces the passing of Joseph R. Haiek, 85, in Cairo, Egypt on the morning of January 25, 2018. Haiek was a longtime ADC member and former board member. Haiek was the author of the Arab American Almanac, the most comprehensive history of […]

Apply for Summer 2018 Internship

Washington, D.C.| www.adc.org | January 24, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is seeking applicants for the Anthony Shadid Internship Program for the summer of 2018. Applications for all positions are due Wednesday, March 30, 2018. Since 1981, over 500 students have participated in the Anthony Shadid Internship program. Interns learn about civil rights, Arab […]

ADC Condemns US Cut in UNRWA Funding

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee strongly condemns the U.S. cut in funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides education and healthcare to millions of Palestinian refugees I Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The U.S. State Department announced late Tuesday evening a contribution of $60 million to UNRWA, an 80% […]

Upcoming Conference: New Levant Initiative

The New Levant Initiative is hosting a special one-day conference at The Kennedy Center on March 1, 2018, to highlight the many shared cultural areas that give rise to the Levantine identity, including Levantine art, music, food, architecture and more. To RSVP, e-mail NLI at conference@new_levant.org  To View Program Agenda, Click Below:

Day of Action: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – Call Your Representative and Demand TPS for Syria

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 16, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) needs your help to support the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria in a national call to action. On January 17, 2018, join with thousands of members nation-wide as we call our representatives and demand TPS re-designation and extension for Syria. […]

Take Action: Cancel Lecture by Anti-Arab & Anti-Muslim Activist Daniel Pipes

ADC Calls on the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs to Cancel Lecture by Anti-Arab and Anti-Muslim Agitator Daniel Pipes  Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 15, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discriminator Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest civil rights Arab-American organization, calls on members to contact the Baltimore Council on Foreign to Affairs to request rescinding its invitation to […]

Anti-Sharia Legislation, Islamophobia Rises Under Trump.

The specter of Sharia’s is apparently hunting America. At least that’s what many state legislators erroneously believe. In 2017, 23 bills were introduced in 18 state legislatures seeking to ban Sharia’s (Islamic law)…a spike from 14 such bills in 2 …

Anti-Sharia Legislation, Islamophobia Rises under Trump

The specter of Sharia’s is apparently hunting America. At least that’s what many state legislators erroneously believe. In 2017, 23 bills were introduced in 18 state legislatures seeking to ban Sharia’s (Islamic law), a spike from 14 such bills in 2016. No doubt, the first year of the Trump administration – and the much touted […]

Trump’s “Art of the Deal” on Palestine

Donald Trump recently threatened on – where else? – Twitter to slash funds to the Palestinian Authority for their alleged unwillingness to “negotiate a long overdue peace treaty with Israel.” Counterintuitively, Trump bragged about removing the final status of Jerusalem “off the table.” This statement was made in reference to his decision to recognize Israeli […]

ADC Condemns Trump’s Vulgar Comments on Haiti and Africa

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 12, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) vehemently condemns the racially offensive comments reportedly made by President Donald Trump yesterday behind closed doors.    This administration has repeatedly exhibited prejudice toward immigrants from countries in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. This un-American discrimination has manifested itself in hardline immigration […]

TPS for Syrian Nationals

The DHS Secretary has the ultimate authority to designate a country for TPS pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1254a if there is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the return of nationals to their home country would pose a serious threat to their personal safety. This decision is […]

TPS for Syrian Nationals

The DHS Secretary has the ultimate authority to designate a country for TPS pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1254a if there is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the return of nationals to their home country would pose a serious threat to their personal safety. This decision is […]

#SaveTPS: The Case for Syria

In January 2018, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee filed a formal petition with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State requesting re-designation and extension of TPS for Syria. Syria qualifies for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) because “here is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the […]

Trump’s “Art Of The Deal” On Palestine.

Donald Trump recently threatened on – where else? – Twitter to slash funds to the Palestinian Authority for their alleged unwillingness to “negotiate a long overdue peace treaty with Israel.” Counterintuitively, Trump bragged about removing the fi …

ADC Urges DHS to Extend and Renew TPS for Syria

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 8, 2018 – In light of the Trump Adminstration’s decision today to end TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for immigrants traveling from El Salvador, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) reiterates its great concern for the handling of TPS issues by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ADC is in the process of filing an official […]

Defying Common Sense, DHS’s Decision On Syria TPS.

With bated breath, nearly 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. waited to hear the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision on Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on January 31. TPS allows individuals in countries ravaged by natural or manmade disast …

ADC Condemns Threat to Cut Aid to UNRWA

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 4, 2018 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) strongly condemns the Trump Administration’s recent threats to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, made a statement on Tuesday that the Trump Administration would stop funding […]

Protect TPS for Syrian Refugees

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) needs your help to support the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. TPS for Syrian nationals expires March 31, 2018, and is fast approaching. Nearly 6,000 Syrian nationals in the United States are TPS beneficiaries and live in limbo for fear of forced removal. Let the Trump administration know that […]

Arab-American Trivia Day

January 4th is National Trivia Day! Let’s find out how well you know your Arab-American trivia! Click on an image to play and reveal the answer! Can you answer all 5 correctly?!

This Friday, Join Us In A Celebration of Arab Culture!

Join Us At Turaath 2017 Washington, DC | www.adc.org | December 11, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that our annual “Turaath” event will feature Yousef Shamoun & the Tarab Ensemble! Join us for an eclectic night of music from across the Arab world! Tarab, often translated as musical ecstasy— is a genre of Arabic […]

Somali Nationals Humiliated and Degraded by ICE

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | December 12, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is extremely troubled by recent direct reports it has received of inhumane and degrading treatment of 92 Somali nationals by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The treatment occurred aboard a flight departing Louisiana and landing in Senegal. The flight, which […]

Yalla! Top 10 Reasons to Support ADC!

Top 10 Reasons to Support ADC There are infinite reasons to support ADC, but here are some of our favorite reasons! Our upcomingTuraath on December 15 is a magical night of musical enchantment from across the Arab world.  ADC fought Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban 1.0 and 2.0, and now we’re ready to fight 3.0 and put a […]

Take Action: Contact White House on Jerusalem

Action Alert: Contact White House & Congress To Voice Your Opposition to Trump’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Washington, D.C. – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) vehemently opposes President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. President Trump stated that he wished to […]

ADC Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Change Course on Jerusalem

Washington, DC | www.adc.org |  December 6, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) vehemently opposes President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Today, President Trump stated that he wished to break from established U.S. foreign policy to serve the “best interests” of the U.S. and […]

ADC Concerned by SCOTUS Decision on Travel Ban

Washington, DC | www.adc.org |  December 5, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is extremely concerned by the United States Supreme Court’s decision allowing President Donald Trump’s Arab and Muslim Ban 3.0 to go into full effect. The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, held that the injunction put in place by lower courts against the Ban […]

Trump’s Retweet of Anti-Muslim Videos Mirrors White Supremacists Tactics

Tweets assaulting a free press, threatening to persecute an erstwhile political opponent, misogynist mocking of women, racially inflected attacks against black athletes, etc…, ect…, the moral debasement of the Office of the President of the United States is interminable in the Age of Trump. The better part of the nation recoils in disgust and shock […]

ADC Condemns Republican Party’s Prejudiced Survey

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab-American civil rights organization, condemns an online survey sent to voters by the Republican National Committee (RNC). Unfortunately, the RNC has signaled its willingness once again to promote divisive attacks in the lead up to the 2018 midterm elections. Republican voters were asked, “Are you concerned by […]

Only Two Weeks Left Until Turaath!

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 29, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is excited to announce that our annual Turaath event is only two weeks away! Come join us for a magical night of musical enchantment from across the Arab world, featuring the talented Yousef Shamoun and the Tarab Ensemble! CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR TURAATH  CLICK HERE […]

Take Action: Keep the Palestine General Delegation Offices Open!

Take Action: Keep the Palestine General Delegation Offices Open! Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 20, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is calling on President Donald Trump and the United States Department of State (DOS) to reverse course on DOS’s recent decision to close the Diplomatic Offices of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) […]

Action Alert: Support Historic Bill on Palestinian Human Rights

Defend Palestinian Children! Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 17, 2017 – ADC strongly commends Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s (D-MN) for introducing the first-ever legislation on Palestinian human rights in Congressional history. The Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act, H.R. 4391, will “prevents the use of United States tax dollars for the Israeli military’s […]

Action Alert: Support Temporary Protection Status

Protect Vulnerable Immigrants from Deportation! Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 20, 2017 – For 25 years, there has been bipartisan support for Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for refugees and migrants from conflict zones. But now the Trump administration is threatening to revoke TPS status for 300,000 people. Already the administration has terminated TPS for 1,000 Sudanese […]

Reminder: #GivingTuesday Coming Up

Save the Date! ADC Presents Turaath 2017

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ADC Continues to Support the Diversity Vist Program 

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has always been, and will continue to be, a strong supporter of the Diversity Visa (DV) program. Yesterday, President Donald Trump called for an end to the DV program after singling out the perpetrator of Tuesday’s attack in New York City as a DV recipient. However, the DV program did not cause […]

Virginia & New Jersey: Vote on Nov. 7th!

ADC Encourages all Arab-Americans in Virginia and New Jersey to Vote on Tuesday, November 7th!  Arab Voters Can Make a Difference! New Jersey has one of the nation’s largest Arab-American populations and northern Virginia is home to one of the top 5 metropolitan concentrations of Arab-Americans. It is no surprise that the New York Times recently reported […]

CVE Resources for Activists and Tech Sector

Below are some resources on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) program for political Activists, like animal & environmental activists, and technology/internet freedom stakeholders. ADC Resource Power Point on CVE and “Don’t Be a Puppet”? Countering Violent Extremism is the Perfect Excuse to restrict free speech and control the media – UN? special rapporteur on free expression […]

CVE Resources for Education Stakeholders

Below are resources for Teachers, Counselors, Schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, Teacher Unions on the impact of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Programs in the learning environment. National Education Association (NEA) Letter on Don’t Be a Puppet American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Letter on Don’t Be a Puppet ADC Resource Summary on How CVE Surveillance and the FBI “Don’t Be […]

Mapping the CVE Apparatus

ADC firmly opposes the use and implementation of the inherently flawed Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs. CVE employs profiling to target and criminalize Arabs and Muslims. ADC produced a map of some CVE programs implemented and/or localities participating in CVE across the country.The implementation and/or use tools for CVE purposes in schools was reported by the […]

11/5: Egyptian Potluck & Film in McLean

Egyptian American Cultural Assocation Potluck & Film 

Don’t Give Trump Spying Powers

Tell Congress: Pass the USA Rights Act Take Action: You Can Vocalize Your Rights Here and Now! Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 27, 2017 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is calling on Congress to reform Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 and pass the USA Rights Act. The USA Rights Act was introduced into Congress by Senators Ron Wyden […]

Trump Plays Nativist Politics with TPS and Dreamers’ Lives

ADC Calls on Congress to Defend Dreamers and #SaveTPS Take Action: Contact your Representatives! Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 24, 2017 | The White House’s “Immigration Policy Priorities,” announced on Oct. 8th, is a poison pill that would destroy any bipartisan deal on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Back in 2012, Pres. Obama signed the executive order on DACA permitting undocumented immigrants […]

Extreme Vetting

Since the rollout of the first Arab and Muslim Ban, ADC has increasingly received reports of bias-motivated questioning by DHS and CBP officers including about persons political and religious beliefs. In other cases, individuals have been questioned about their social media usage and requested to provided usernames for all their social media platforms. Public documents […]

ADC in the News

In case you’ve missed it, here’s a roundup of some of the headlines that have highlighted ADC’s important civil rights and anti-defamation work.  Travel ban violates Trump Administration’s most sacred principle Religion News Service – Oct. 20, 2017 Now there’s a strong argument (see the amicus brief of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee against EO2) that the travel ban — an […]

Trump Plays Nativist Politics with Dreamers’ Lives

The White House’s “Immigration Policy Priorities,” announced on Oct. 8th, is a poison pill that would destroy any bipartisan deal on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Back in 2012, Pres. Obama signed the executive order on DACA permitting undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children to legally stay and work. 800,000 young applications, […]

Remembering Alex Odeh: 32 Years Later

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | October 11, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commemorates the life of Alex Odeh, ADC’s Southern California Regional Director, who was tragically assassinated on October 11, 1985. Today marks the 32nd Anniversary of the terrorist attack in Santa Ana, California, where Mr. Odeh was killed when a pipe bomb […]

10/22: ADC Orange County’s Alex Odeh Memorial Banquet

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 11, 2017 | Marhaba, ADC OC members, supporters, and friends! ADC Orange County chapter cordially invites you to join us at our annual Alex Odeh Memorial Banquet on Sunday, October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort. Please book your seats online here. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are listed in this attached […]

10/13: ANERA’s Gala, Tapestry of Humanity

BUY TICKETS HERE On Friday, October 13, 2017, ANERA friends, old and new, are coming together in recognition and support of our shared humanity as we raise funds for Syrian and Palestinian refugees and others in need. This special evening of inspiration will take place at the stunning National Museum of Women in the Arts […]

Two great events to show Palestine Refugee kids that ADC cares!

The Gaza 5K Walk/Run hosted by UNRWA USA is coming to California! ADC is a proud sponsor and excited to be a part of these terrific community events. Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 6, 2017 | The San Francisco Gaza 5K walk/run is just 8 days away! Join us at Lake Merced Park on Saturday, October 14, for a morning of moving for mental […]

10/05: New Jersey – Theatrical Premier of “The Arab Americans”

 New Jersey –  Theatrical Premier of “The Arab Americans” Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7:00 PM | Purchase tickets The New Jersey Theatrical Premiere of The Arab Americans is on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7 PM at Bow Tie Caldwell Cinema, 317 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ. The Arab Americans is the untold story of the contributions immigrants from the […]

ADC Calls on Congress to Defend Privacy Rights

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | October 5, 2017 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) urges Congress to stand against arbitrary and unchecked surveillance at U.S. borders and ports of entry and exit. Vote NO on S. 1757, the Building America’s Trust Act. Introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R – TX), S. 1757 would further militarize our borders by mandating ground, tower, and […]

The 37th National Convention Was A Great Success, Thanks to You

Donate to ADC As We Prepare to Make the 38th Convention Even Better! The 37th ADC National Convention on Sept. 22-24th commenced with great commitment and excitement. We at ADC were pleased to see Arab-Americans from around the country join us in Washington, D.C. for three days devoted to celebrating our culture and heritage, and acquiring invaluable […]

ADC Calls on Congress to Confront Trump’s Anti-Refugee Stance

Contact your Representatives! The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on members to contact their Congressional representatives to challenge Pres. Trump’s anti-refugee stance. The U.S. State Department has announced that for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018), the Trump administration will enforce a historic low cap of 45,000 refugees for resettlement in the United States. This is a drastic cut […]

9/30: Join ADC for a night of Arabic music benefiting Palestine refugees

Saturday, Sep. 30 | 6:30 PM | Purchase tickets Please join ADC at the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble: 25th Anniversary Concert taking place next Saturday, September 30 at All Souls Unitarian Church. It will be an evening of beautiful music benefiting UNRWA USA’s work. Layaali is a Boston-based group of talented musicians whose love and dedication to […]

The Trump Proclamation: Arab and Muslim Ban 3.0

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is outraged on President Trump’s proclamation that effectively expanded and further entrenched the Arab and Muslim Ban. There is no set expiration date for the Arab Muslim Ban 3.0 and the language articulates indefinite implementation. At 3:30pm on September 24, 2017, the proclamation was issued as the travel restrictions on the […]

ADC in the News – September 2017

ADC recently made the news on issues from Pres. Trump’s actions on DACA (read ADC’s statement) to anti-Arab, anti-Muslim prejudice in American culture and effort to remedy it. Huffington Post – Sept. 7, 2017 Sessions Is Wrong: There Is No Legal Justification For Ending DACA In 1999, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority in […]

ADC Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in IRAP v. Trump

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 19, 2017 – Yesterday, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief to the United States Supreme Court in IRAP v. Trump. The brief support the petitioners, the International Refugee Assistance Program, and calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate the […]

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Civil Rights Luncheon

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 19, 2017 – ADC is excited to announce that the Keynote Speaker at this year’s ADC Annual Civil Rights Luncheon will be Congresswomen Yvette Clarke. Congresswoman Clarke serves on the Energy and Commerce, Small Business, and Ethics committees. In addition to her committee work, Congresswoman Clarke serves as the At-Large Member of the […]

The Aburish Family to Receive Alex Odeh Award

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 19, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that the Aburish Family will be the recipient of the 2017 Alex Odeh Award presented at ADC’s 37th National Convention. Every year, ADC bestows this award on an Arab-American(s) who have made enormous contributions to our community. The award […]

ADC Convention Session: The Criminalization of Race & Color

Saturdary, September 23rd, 2017 – 12:45AM – 12:00PM at the ADC National Convention in Washington, D.C. Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 14, 2017 – ADC is proud to invite you to join us at an important and timely session on the criminalization of race and color. This panel will provide a necessary platform for our community to […]

ADC Remembers Sabra-Shatilla: The Forgotten Refugees

The Forgotten Refugees Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 16, 2017 This September will be the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Sabra-Shatilla Massacre in West Beirut. Three thousand unarmed refugees were massacred from 15-18 September 1982. I was then a young orthopaedic trainee who had resigned from St Thomas Hospital to join the Christian Aid Lebanon medical team […]

ADC National Convention Schedule

Friday, September 22nd, 2017 9:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. – One State or Two State Solution – What’s Best for the Palestinians?  Nizar Farsakh – Consultant, trainer focusing on leadership, advocacy and negotiations Noura Erikat – Assistant Professor, George Mason University Amer Zahr – Comedian, Speaker, Writer, Adjunct Professor Univ. of Detroit Mercy – Law […]

ADC Convention Session: Charlottesville, Reemergence of White Supremacy?

Friday, September 22nd, 2017 – 4:15PM – 5:30PM at the ADC National Convention in Washington, D.C. Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 15, 2017 – The August 12, 2017, Charlottesville protests and attacks exposed the country, and much of the globe, to just how toxic race-relations have become in the U.S. The world watched as White Supremacist and […]

Community Empowerment Luncheon with Arab-American Congressional Candidates

Friday, September 22nd, 2017 – 12:30PM – 3:00PM at the ADC National Convention in Washington, D.C. Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 14, 2017 – ADC is proud to invite you to join us at our Community Empowerment Luncheon featuring leading figures from the new generation of Arab-American leaders running for Congress who will address the present […]

6 (Sitta) Reasons Why You Need to Register for the 2017 ADC National Convention

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 15, 2017 – There is no better place and time to get involved and truly make a difference than at the 37th annual ADC National Convention hosted at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on September 21st-24th. Here are Six, or as we Arabs say, Sitta, reasons why Arab-Americans need to register […]

ADC Session: One State or Two? What’s Best for Palestinians?

ADC Convention Session: One State or Two-State Solution – What’s Best for the Palestinians? Friday, September 22nd, 2017 – 9:30AM – 10:45AM at the ADC National Convention Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 14, 2017 – The policy in support of a two-state peace deal as the proper agreement for the Arab-Israeli conflict is being challenged by a […]

ADC Session Panel: Palestine and the United Nations

A Talk with Palestine’s Ambassador to the UN Sunday, September 24th, 2017 at 10:45AM – 12:00PM at Marriot Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 13, 2017 – ADC is pleased to announced that Dr. Riyad H. Mansour, State of Palestine Ambassador to the UN, will headline our Palestine Session at the ADC National Convention in […]

ADC Convention Panel: Census 2020 – The MENA Category and Looking Ahead

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 12, 2017 – If you’re Arab you’ve probably been baffled when asked to check your Race in the Census or any other form and find yourself forced to check off “White.” Arabs are not Black, Hispanic, Asian, but they’re not White, either. But Middle Easterners and North Africans are lumped in as […]

Phyllis Bennis to Receive Rachel Corrie Award at ADC Convention

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 11, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that Palestinian rights activist, scholar and journalist Phyllis Bennis will be the recipient of the 2017 Rachel Corrie Award presented at ADC’s 37th National Convention. Register for the Convention The Rachel Corrie Award is an annual award given to […]

Dr. Ahmad Tibi to Keynote ADC Palestine Luncheon

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 8, 2017 – This year, we are honored to announced that the Keynote Speaker for the ADC Palestine Luncheon will be Dr. Ahmad Tibi, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset (Israeli parliament). Born in the Arab city of Tayibe in central Israel in 1958, Dr. Tibi graduated from the Hebrew University of […]

DEATH OF DACA: WAKING UP FROM THE DREAM

Today, President Trump has chosen to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)  program. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee strongly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to end DACA and put the lives of nearly one million young people in jeopardy. “Killing DACA is more than just a brutal wakeup call to almost a million ‘Dreamers,’ […]

Shakir Al Alousi Art Exhibition at ADC National Convention

Opening Event on Friday, September 22, 2017 @ 5:30 – 7:00PM The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce the Art Exhibition for the 37th ADC National Convention will feature Iraqi painter Shakir Al Alousi, which will be on display throughout the Convention from September 21-24, 2017. Click here to Register for the Convention […]

Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia to Receive ADC Excellence in Legal Advocacy Award

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 31st, 2017 | Every year, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) presents awards to individuals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Americans. ADC is proud to announce that Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will receive the Excellence in Legal Advocacy Award at our Civil Rights Luncheon during ADC’s 37th Annual National Convention in […]

ADC Civil Rights Luncheon

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 29th, 2017 | On Saturday, September 23rd, ADC will be holding its Annual Civil Rights Luncheon. This event has traditionally served as the primary forum where convention attendees learn about the issues affecting their rights and the steps their government, and civil rights organizations, are taking to address civil […]

Scholarships Available for Students Wanting to Attend the Convention!

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 29th, 2017 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is giving out partial scholarships for students who wish to attend and take part in our exciting convention! By participating in this year’s weekend long event, you can attend panels on pertinent themes, network with professionals, activists and an array of […]

Memorial to Jack Shaheen at ADC National Convention

Memorial to Jack Shaheen Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 29th, 2017 | ADC invites you to join us as we pay tribute to Jack Shaheen at our 37th National Convention Gala Dinner on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Click here to register for the Convention Dr. Jack G Shaheen dedicated his life to the Arab-America […]

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center to Host Friday Convention Reception

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 23, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting a Friday Evening Reception on September 22th at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. Admission is limited to attendees of our 37th National Convention. The reception will take place from 7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. at the Qaboos Center located at […]

Khaled Beydoun to Receive ADC Advocate of the Year Award

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 28th, 2017 | Every year, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) presents awards to individuals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Americans. ADC is proud to announce that Professor Khaled A. Beydoun will receive the Advocate of the Year Award at our Civil Rights Luncheon during ADC’s 37th Annual National Convention in […]

Vince Warren to Give Keynote Speech at Civil Rights Luncheon

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 24th, 2017 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that Vince Warren will be presenting the keynote speech at our Civil Rights Luncheon during ADC’s 37th Annual National Convention in Washington, DC. Mr. Warren will be joining us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Marriott Wardman Hotel, where the rest […]

Job Opening: ADC Communications Coordinator

Overview: The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to join the ADC National Office in Washington, D.C. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for executing overall communications strategy of the organization and advance ADC’s issues through a wide range of media outlets. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the ADC […]

Register for the ADC Convention Now!

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites you to the 37th Annual Convention,  September 21-24th at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Convention offers an excellent  opportunity to strengthen our community bonds, celebrate our heritage and culture, and discuss issues impacting our community. There is no better place and time to get involved and […]

ADC National Convention – ADC to Present the 2017 Rose Nader Award to Dena Takruri

ADC to Present the 2017 Rose Nader Award to Dena Takruri Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 16th, 2017 | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that Dena Takruri will be receiving the 2017 Rose Nader Award at ADC’s 37th Annual National Convention in Washington, DC. The Rose Nader award is presented by Ralph and Claire […]

Take Action: Demand #NoBanDVLottery2017

The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to write their representatives and demand #NoBanDVLottery2017. You must urge them to oppose the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE/S.354) Act introduced by Senator Cotton. Take Action Now! This legislation seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the Diversity Visa Program. This diversity […]

Fact vs. Fiction: Trump’s Administration’s Proposal to Cut Legal Immigration

  On August 2, 2017, President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment) from the White House’s Roosevelt Room.  Trump was right when he said that the legislation would change “the way the United States issues Green Cards to nationals from other countries.” In fact, it would be the […]

ADC National Convention – The Criminalization of Race and Color – Panel Announcement

The Criminalization of Race and Color  As part of the upcoming Convention, ADC will be hosting a session on The Criminalization of Race and Color. This panel will provide a necessary platform for our community to discuss the criminalization of race, and how the intersectionality of color and class in the Arab American community impacts our daily lives. The […]

ADC National Convention – Resisting Trump’s Immigration Policies – Panel Announcement

No Ban, No Wall, No Raids – Resisting Trump’s Immigration Policies  From promises of a  “border wall,” to the “ Arab and Muslim ban,” increased ICE raids, and aggressive deportation policies Trump has made one thing clear since being elected President – he is targeting immigrant communities, and millions are impacted. Our panel of experts […]

ADC Seeks Your Opinion for Our Housing Survey

ADC Seeks Your Opinion for Our Housing Survey The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to partner with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). We are partnering together to collect data on housing related discrimination, hate, and harassment activity, to build awareness and uplift why housing resources are necessary. As part of these efforts, ADC would […]

Diversity Lottery Winners Golden Ticket Stolen

BY: Leen Alfatafta, ADC Organizing Intern Imagine a war breaks out in your country wreaking havoc on all that you hold dear. It has already taken the lives of at least 8,000 people and displaced millions.  In fact, commentators are speculating your country is on the brink of famine. Many of the vibrant previously ports […]

Diversity Visa Winners Banned: ADC Takes State Department to Court

ADC and civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the State Department’s refusal to process visa applications for winners of the U.S. Diversity Visa Program lottery who hail from the six countries covered by President Trump’s Muslim ban.  Almaqrami (P.K.) v. Tillerson, was filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit […]

The Price of the American Dream – Yemeni Diversity Visa Lottery Winners in Limbo

By: Yusuf Al Barzinji, ADC National Organizing Coordinator The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), National Immigration Law Center and Jenner & Block Firm, LLP filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia against the U.S. State Department. The lawsuit challenges the State Department’s adoption of a policy refusing immigrant visas […]

TPS for Sudan: What is America if we Fail Humanity? #SaveTPS #SupportSudan

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on you to contact the White House and call for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, South Sudan Syria, Somalia, and Yemen. Already, over two dozen U.S. Senators including Senator Brown and Senator Merkley support TPS redesignation and extension for ten countries including Sudan, Syria, Somalia, […]

TPS for Sudan: What is America if we Fail Humanity? #SaveTPS #SupportSudan

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on you to contact the White House and call for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, South Sudan Syria, Somalia, and Yemen. Already, over two dozen U.S. Senators including Senator Brown and Senator Merkley support TPS redesignation and extension for ten countries including Sudan, Syria, Somalia, […]

Injustice in Palestine & Criminalization of Speech that Exposes Injustice

Injustice in Palestine & Criminalization of Speech that Exposes Injustice The Israeli forces’ violent suppression of the demonstrations in Occupied East Jerusalem and the Occupied West Bank has so far left four young Palestinian men dead and approximately 400 Palestinians injured. The tension caused by the new Israeli security measures at Al-Aqsa compound boiled over […]

ADC Disappointed by Congress’ Failure to Pass Pocan Amendment

ADC Disappointed by Congress’ Failure to Pass Pocan Amendment ADC is deeply disappointed that Congress failed to pass the Pocan Amendment with a vote of 23-29. The amendment would have ensured that no funds could be used to enforce the Arab and Muslim ban against family members of U.S. persons. Only one Republican, Congressman Charlie […]

TAKE ACTION on Freedom of Speech and Much More: ADC July 2017 Legislative Update

Take Action on BDS and Much More: ADC July 2017 Legislative Update  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has continued to work tirelessly to advocate for the Arab-American community. In the first half of 2017, ADC has addressed many pieces of legislation including the proposed Anti- BoyCott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) bills in the Senate and […]

ADC Interns Debate International Policy at Model Arab League

Interns at Georgetown University for Model Arab League                  By MALAK GHAZAL July 17th, 2017 The ADC Summer Interns attended the National Council for U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League (MAL) Program this weekend at Georgetown University. Similar to a Model U.N. conference, Model Arab League reenacts international diplomacy […]

Action Alert: Resist Hate and Redefine America Today

The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to write their representatives and urge them to support Rep. Mark Pocan’s amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. Take Action Now! The amendment seeks to block any DHS funding intended to carry out the March 6 Executive Order Travel Ban. The […]

ADC Commends U.S. District Court of Hawaii Decision

After many setbacks in lower courts, the Trump administration submitted a new version of the Muslim ban to the Supreme Court on June 29th. Although the Supreme Court order explicitly stated that the ban could not be applied to close family members of U.S persons, the Trump Administration still decided to extend the ban to […]

ADC Commends U.S. District Court of Hawaii Decision

After many setbacks in lower courts, the Trump administration submitted a new version of the Muslim ban to the Supreme Court on June 29th. Although the Supreme Court order explicitly stated that the ban could not be applied to close family members of U.S persons, the Trump Administration still decided to extend the ban to […]

ACTION Alert: Demand Mayor Bill de Blasio Support Open Government

The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to write to Mayor Bill de Blaiso, Mayor of the City of New York, in support of two community leaders: Talib Abdur-Rashid and Samir Hashmi. Talib and Samir were subject to unlawful surveillance by the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the FBI as part […]

ACTION Alert: Demand Mayor Bill de Blasio Support Open Government

The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to write to Mayor Bill de Blaiso, Mayor of the City of New York, in support of two community leaders: Talib Abdur-Rashid and Samir Hashmi. Talib and Samir were subject to unlawful surveillance by the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the FBI as part […]

ADC Stands with Linda Sarsour

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | July 13, 2017 – ADC, the nation’s largest grassroots Arab-American organization, unequivocally stands with Arab-American activist Linda Sarsour in the face of bigoted attacks against one of our community’s most prominent leaders. As co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, Sarsour become the object of hate for Islamophobes. Immediately after her widely-praised speech last January, where she called herself “unapologetically Palestinian-American,” Sarsour’s visible […]

Intern Perspective – Muslim Ban 3.0

By the ADC ANTHONY SHADID INTERNS On Monday June 26, the Supreme Court announced that it will be reviewing the Muslim Ban case in October. Until then, parts of the travel ban will still be enforced. The interim enforcement of the ban is a loss for the Arab-American and Muslim-American communities, the ADC, and other […]

ADC Mourns Passing of Dr. Jack G. Shaheen

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | July 10, 2017 – It is with a profound sense of loss and sadness that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee mourns the passing of Dr. Jack Shaheen, who passed away last night. ADC Board Chairman Safa Rifka expressed: “The community lost one of its best. We will miss his sharp intellect, […]

Yemeni American Merchants Association of New York Hosts Press Conference on Diversity Visas and the Executive Order Travel Ban

Press Contacts/Media Inquiries: Debbie Almontaser (917) 559-8480 Zaid Nagi (718) 730-2628 Khaled’s dream was broken when he could not give the exact number of students who attended the same large school that he graduated from 17 years ago.   On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Yemeni American Merchants Association of New York (YAMA) will host a […]

Arab and Muslim Ban In Effect June 29, 2017

If you or a loved one will be traveling to the United States during the ban, you may send traveler information to us at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) so that we can ensure someone is looking out for your rights. Please use the form here to submit traveler information.   ADC Amicus Brief to the […]

ADC Troubled by the Supreme Court’s Decision to Partially Reinstate Travel Ban

ADC Troubled by the Supreme Court’s Decision to Partially Reinstate Travel Ban Washington, D.C., June 26, 2017 The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination (ADC) is troubled by the Supreme Court’s decision to partially reinstate the Arab and Muslim travel ban against refugees and foreign nationals seeking visas. The Supreme Court’s decision is a blatant dismissal of the actual […]

ADC Invites You to Our Iftar!

This Ramadan’s ADC Iftar will be held on June 19 at the Jerusalem Restaurant in Falls Church. This event is open to all! Tickets are limited so buy yours now!  Monday, June 19th, 2017 •  8:30 – 10:30 Ticket: $22 per person Jerusalem Restaurant • 3405 Payne Street, Falls Church, VA 22041 To purchase tickets, […]

Action Alert: Who’s snooping around your secrets?

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 14, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on you to ask your representatives to take a closer look at the Section 702 Surveillance Tool. On Tuesday of last week, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a bill on the Senate floor to make Section 702 as well as […]

50 Years of Occupation – ADC Stands in Defense of Palestine

50 Years of Occupation – ADC Stands in Defense of Palestine At least five categories of major violations of international human rights law and humanitarian law characterize the occupation: unlawful killings; forced displacement; abusive detention; the closure of the Gaza Strip and other unjustified restrictions on movement; and the development of settlements, along with the […]

Host an ADC Iftar this Ramadan!

Host an ADC Iftar this Ramadan! Host an ADC Iftar this Ramadan! As you gather with your family and friends in the spirit of community and charity, tell your friends about the important work ADC is doing to defend our civil and religious rights and promote our cultural heritage. ADC President Samer Khalaf, or ADC […]

ADC and Electronic Frontier Foundation Border Privacy Pocket Guide

ADC partnered with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) to enhance knowledge and awareness about digital privacy rights at the border to Arab community. To expand outreach, we have produced an Arabic translation of the Border Privacy Pocket Guide based on the EFF 2017 Report on Digital Privacy at the Border. We encourage all travelers to have a copy of […]

ADC Remembers Palestine and the Nakba

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | May 15th, 2017 – Today, marks the 69th anniversary of the expulsion and dispossession of the Palestinian people from their homeland, the Nakba or Catastrophe, at the hands of Zionist paramilitaries. Over 400 Arab villages were depopulated and either razed or handed over to Jewish settlers, and over 700,000 Palestinians […]

ADC to Provide Testimony at Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Hearing

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 20, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) will be providing testimony at The Inter-American Commission on Human Rightshearing to be held in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning. ADC’s testimony will focus on the humanitarian impact of President Trump’s Arab and Muslim ban. The hearing will also focus on […]

ADC Welcomes Decision to Halt Arab & Muslim Ban 2.0

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 16 , 2017 ADC welcomes the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson in the case of Hawaii vs. Trump. Earlier this evening Judge Watson issued a Temporary Restraining Order, which immediately halts implementation of the Arab and Muslim Ban. The courts have once again served as a check […]

The Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0. Goes into Effect at Midnight: What to Do?

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 15, 2017 – Tonight at midnight, the Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0 will go into effect. On March 6, 2017, Donald Trump signed the Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0. TheExecutive Order’s (EO) aim is to ban Arabs and Muslims from entering the United States. The new order is essentially […]

ADC Files FOIA Request Regarding Global Entry Revocations

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 9, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) regarding the revocation of  Global Entry privileges for Arab and Muslim Americans. The effort is led by […]

ADC Celebrate’s International Women’s Day

Today, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day and the immense sacrifices women have made in the struggle for equality. We recognize that our society has placed women into a class system to prevent their advancement and achievement based on gender. In spite of systematic obstacles and barriers, women are […]

Take Action: Oppose the Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to take immediate action against the Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0. The administration’s attempt to tailor the Executive Order (EO) signed on March 6, 2017 to court rulings does not change the fact that this is still an Arab and Muslim Ban. It is imperative you […]

Arab and Muslim Ban 2.0: How to Prepare for Travel and Litigation Updates

March 6, 2017 | www.adc.org | Washington, D.C. – A few moments ago Donald Trump signed another Executive Order (EO) aimed at banning Arabs and Muslims from entering the U.S. This EO was signed after his first attempt at the ban was stopped in court. The administration’s attempt to tailor the order so it conforms […]

ADC Is Hiring!

Join the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) team and contribute to our mission of protecting the civil rights of Arab Americans, and promoting the rich Arab culture. We are seeking to fill three positions aimed at expanding ADC’s grassroots capacity, and increasing engagement with our membership and community. We seek to fill the following positions: Digital […]

REMINDER: Registration Deadline for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni Nationals Approaching

The Re-Registration Period for Yemeni nationals who already have TPS is March 6, 2017. The Initial (First) Registration Period for Yemeni nationals who are applying for TPS for the first time is July 3, 2017. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a petition to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, requesting him to extend TPS protection for Yemeni […]

Day of Action Against Arab and Muslim Ban

The revised executive order on the Arab and Muslim ban is expected next week.  Join ADC and MPower Change for a Day of Action: #NoBanNoWall #NoRevisedEO this Sunday, February 26th to continue to send the message that our communities and allies oppose and resist the original and revised Arab and Muslim bans.  Here’s how you […]

Deadline for Summer 2017 Internship

  Washington, D.C.| www.adc.org | February 23, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee deadline for the Anthony Shadid Internship Program for the summer of 2017 is March 23rd, 2017!. If you have not yet applied, hurry– there’s still time! Applications for all positions are due Thursday, March 23rd, 2017. Since 1981, over 500 students have […]

Take Action: Palestinian’s Rights to Jerusalem

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | February 23, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to take immediate action against H.R.257 – Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act. The Bill would change longstanding US policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the official Capital of Israel. Additionally, […]

Update: Potential New Arab and Muslim Ban

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | February 22, 2017 – Reports indicate that Donald Trump will sign a new version of the Arab and Muslim Ban. The initial order, which was signed in late January, was met with much resistance and challenges. That order has been halted by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Regardless of any […]

ADC Reaffirms Position on CVE/CIV; Prepares for Legal Fight

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | ADC reaffirms our steadfast opposition to the government program known as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).  Since the inception of the program ADC has never wavered on our opposition to the program in its entirety. As the Trump administration works to make troubling changes to the program, ADC is preparing for […]

Community Advisory: Global Entry Revocation

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has received reports that immediately following the presidential election in November, persons who were granted access to the Global Entry program had the privilege revoked by Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Protection. If you have had your Global Entry privilege revoked, please contact ADCimmediately by emailing the […]

Take Action: Stop the Arab and Muslim Ban

Last week, President Trump signed an illegal, anti-immigrant executive order banning entry to the U.S. from seven Muslim majority countries. This order blatantly violates the rights of Arabs, Muslims, immigrants and refugees. As a result of the executive order, refugees, students, and other visa holders have been denied boarding and entry into the United States […]

TAKE ACTION. Do not turn the United States from a refuge into a jail cell

CALL YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES TODAY: Do not turn the United States from a refuge into a jail cell   Background: Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order effectively instituting a Arab and Muslim Ban, and shutting down the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for the next 120 days, banning some of the world’s most […]

Sanctuary Cities

Broadly, sanctuary city policies limit cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and ICE. What this means on the ground, though, has been obscured by broken window policing. Broken window policing is over policing of non-violent crimes, petty offense crimes often called quality of life crimes under a zero tolerance policy. Quality of life crimes involve […]

COMMUNITY ADIVSORY: TOOLKIT ON ARAB & MUSLIM BAN

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | On January 27, 2017,  President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) Protection of the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, which essentially implements an Arab and Muslim ban. The EO also puts an immediate ban on refugees entering the United States. TAKE ACTION The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has […]

Take Action: Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 26, 2017 – Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced Executive Orders that will set to institute an Arab and Muslim Ban. Earlier this month, the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on […]

Save the date for the 2017 ADC Annual Convention!!

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is delighted to announce that the 2017 ADC National Convention will take place in Washington, DC from September 21st – 24th, 2017 at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel. The Marriot Wardman is located in the heart of Washington, DC.  There are several restaurants, shops, and activities that will suit any budget within […]

Take Action: Oppose the Nominations of Senator Sessions to U.S. Attorney General and Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 9, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls on all community members to take immediate action against the problematic nominations by President-elect Donald Trump. Contact your Senators offices now and ask that they do not confirm Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, and Betsy DeVos for Secretary of […]

Defending Our Rights: Protect American Families Act Introduced in Senate

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 6, 2017 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes and supports the Protect American Families from Unnecessary Registration and Deportation Act of 2017, introduced by Senator Cory Booker. ADC welcomes the opportunity to work with Senator Booker, and all elected officials, on policies that impact the Arab American community. Read ADC’s Letter of Support […]

DHS to extend TPS for Yemen Nationals

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | January 4, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals currently in the United States. The notice has been published in the Federal Register and can be read here. The DHS Secretary has the authority to designate […]

In Memoriam: Archbishop Hilarion Capucci

The Arab community lost their beloved Archbishop of the Arabs, the champion of Palestine. Hilarion Capucci, the exiled Greek Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem (Melikite) who dedicated his life to defending Palestine died on Sunday in Rome, Italy. He was born in 1922, in Aleppo, Syria. Capucci will be buried next to his mother in Lebanon. Early in […]

Breaking: DHS Terminates NSEERS

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | December 22, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the decision by Secretary Jeh Johnson of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to rescind the regulatory framework of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). The recession effectively ends NSEERS, a failed program rooted in discriminatory profiling. Over the past […]

ADC Applauds CNN Hero: Luma Mufleh

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | December 12, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to recognize Luma Mufleh as one of 2016’s Top Ten CNN Heroes! In 2004, Jordanian American Luma Mufleh took a wrong turn while driving through the town of Clarkston, Georgia and noticed a group of boys playing soccer in […]

Apply Now — ADC 2017 Internship Program!

ADC seeks college and graduate students with interest in the Arab American community, civil rights, law, policy, journalism, culture, organizing, and activism, as interns for our 2017 Anthony Shadid Internship Program. The program offers a variety of positions for leadership development. It educates students on issues of civil rights, Arab heritage, and current events in […]

Call on Obama to Rescind NSEERS

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is taking seriously the professed policy of requiring a Muslim registry. ADC adamantly opposes any mandated registration predicated in racial, religious, and/or ethnic profiling. Foremost, the National Security Exit-Entry Registration System (NSEERS) implemented in 2002 does not mean that a Muslim registry is legal. In late 2002, the Department of […]

ADC Alarmed by Hate Crimes

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | November 15, 2016  – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is alarmed by the significant rise in violent hate rhetoric and crimes targeting Arab and Muslim American communities, and communities of color.  These attacks have intensified after the presidential election held last week. The recently released 2015 Hate Crimes Report shows that hate […]

Be Part of #GivingTuesday

Be part of #GivingTuesday by making a donation to ADC! #GivingTuesday, a global celebration promoting the important tradition of generosity and philanthropy. #GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity for you to help ADC continue defending the rights of our community. ADC is dedicated to protecting civil rights, promoting mutual understanding and preserving Arab American cultural heritage. […]

ADC and 200 Organizations Demand End to NSEERS

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 22, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) submitted a letter co-signed by nearly 200 organizations to President Barack Obama, calling on his administration to rescind the regulatory framework behind the National Security Exit-Entry Registration System (NSEERS). The letter was submitted on behalf nearly 200 civil and human rights, civil liberties, […]

Read Here: ADC Letter to Administration On behalf of Nearly 200 Organization Requesting Rescinding of NSEERS

Click here to download a PDF copy of the letter November 21, 2016 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: The undersigned nearly 200 civil and human rights, civil liberties, education, social justice, and inter-faith organizations write to urge your Administration to take immediate action to […]

Boston, MA! The Marcel, Rami, and Bashar Khalifeh 2016 Tour is Coming to You!

Marcel Khalife is a world renowned Lebanese composer, oud master and performer famous for translating poetry into music. He has performed around the world, and now he is coming to Boston, MA!  His talented sons, pianist Rami Khalife and percussionist Bachar Khalife, will accompany him on stage, making this a performance not to be missed! On December 9th, 2016, […]

Community Advisory – ADC Alarmed by Hate Crimes, Threats to places of Worship

November 15, 2016  – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is alarmed by the significant rise in violent hate rhetoric and crimes targeting Arab and Muslim American communities, and communities of color.  These attacks have intensified after the presidential election held last week. The recently released 2015 Hate Crimes Report shows that hate crimes have increased […]

Civil Rights Under a Trump Administration

As the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States sinks in, we need to urgently assess how civil rights and liberties in this country will be affected. Unfortunately, the rhetoric of the campaign season that many viewed as full of hate, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiment, requires […]

ADC Urges Hate Crime Investigation into Murder of Saudi Student

November 1, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) extends its condolences to the family of 24 year old Hussain Saeed AlNahdi. The Saudi national was in the Unites States for his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. AlNahdi was brutally attacked over the weekend and died of his injuries. ADC is in contact with […]

ADC Presents Marcel, Rami, and Bachar Khalife 2016 U.S. Tour!

Marcel Khalife is a world renowned composer and oud master. His sons, pianist Rami Khalife and percussionist Bachar Khalife, will accompany him on tour, making this a performance not to be missed! Come experience the profound sounds and the unique voice that continues to transcend cultural barriers and build bridges with mainstream audiences around the world. New York, NY: […]

ADC Demands Cancellation of HBO show “Mogadishu, Minnesota”

October 21, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) demands cancellation of the airing of the HBO show “Mogadishu, Minnesota.” Formerly titled “The Recruiters,” ADC has serious concerns that the show will feed into further stereotyping and stigmatization of the Somali-American community in Minnesota, and Arabs and Muslims around the country. Read: ADC letter to HBO […]

Over 30 Years Later and Still No Justice for Alex Odeh

October, 11 2016 – Today marks the 31st Anniversary of the terrorist attack in Santa Ana, California, which killed Mr. Alex Odeh, who at the time was serving at the West Coast Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). Mr. Odeh was killed when a powerful pipe bomb exploded as he unlocked and opened […]

DNC: Now Is The Time to Express Solidarity With ‘Our Arab-American Brothers and Sisters’

October 4, 2016 – This past weekend the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) hosted a successful National Convention in Washington, D.C. The highlight of the weekend was the Keynote Address given by Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.  Governor McAuliffe spoke against the hateful political rhetoric that has plagued the current election season. In addition to the […]

Complete ADC 2016 Convention Schedule

Come join us at the 2016 ADC Convention in the heart of Washington, DC!  The convention is the perfect opportunity to support the important work of ADC while simultaneously reaching out to what is the largest annual gathering of Arab Americans and supporters.  Come take advantage of a valuable opportunity to meet and network with […]

Complete ADC 2016 Convention Schedule

Come join us at the 2016 ADC Convention in the heart of Washington, DC!  The convention is the perfect opportunity to support the important work of ADC while simultaneously reaching out to what is the largest annual gathering of Arab Americans and supporters.  Come take advantage of a valuable opportunity to meet and network with […]

ADC To Host Grassroots Empowerment Luncheon

  Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 21, 2016 – At the 2016 National Convention, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) will host a Grassroots Empowerment Luncheon on Friday, September 30, 2016. The Grassroots Empowerment Luncheon is a working lunch designed to give you the opportunity to discuss different issues that impact the Arab American community. […]

Announcing ADC’s 2016 Convention Panel: BDS Movement and First Amendment Rights

    As part of the upcoming Convention, ADC will be hosting a panel session on the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian freedom, justice, and equality. The panel will discuss efforts to promote the BDS Movement and advocate for Palestinian human rights, including efforts on college campuses. Panelists will discuss the history of […]

Governor Terry McAuliffe to Give Keynote Address at ADC Annual Gala

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is honored to announce that Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia will be the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming ADC Annual Gala. Gov. McAuliffe will also be honored for his Commitment to Public Service. The Gala will be held on the evening of Saturday October 1st, 2016, at the Wardman Park […]

Announcing ADC’s 2016 Right to Travel Panel: “Flying While Brown”

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 19, 2016 – As part of the upcoming Convention, ADC will be hosting a panel session titled “Flying While Brown” to provide an analysis of the increase in discrimination on commercial airlines. The panel will discuss the profiling of Arab, Muslim and South Asian passengers at airports and by airlines. Many […]

ADC Announces 2016 Alex Odeh Memorial Award

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | September 19, 2016 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce that it will present the annual Alex Odeh Memorial Award to Mr. and Mrs. Samer and Nora Burgan at the upcoming ADC National Convention in Washington, D.C. The Alex Odeh Memorial Award is presented annually to individuals […]

Thirty-Four Years Later, Sabra and Shatila Remembered

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 17, 2016 — This weekend marks the 34th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most brutal massacres in modern history. Beginning at approximately 6:00 P.M. on September 16, 1982, shortly after Israeli troops seized control of West Beirut, the right-wing Lebanese Phalange forces operating under the direction of […]

Scholarships Available for Students Wanting to Attend the Convention!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! As the future leaders of your generation, it is important to stay involved, take action, and INSPIRE CHANGE in your local communities. How you ask? By attending this year’s ADC National Convention and participating in a weekend long event where you can attend panels on pertinent themes, network with professionals, activists and an […]