Politics Mar 28 U.S. Census changes how it identifies people by race and ethnicity, creates Middle Eastern category for first time By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
World Sep 29 French police accused of systemic discrimination in landmark legal case The NGOs allege that French police target Black people and people of Arab descent in choosing who to stop and check. The government ignored an initial legal step pressing it to take action against discrimination. By Associated Press
World Jun 14 Watch 7:45 Battle for power in Sudan reignites conflict in Darfur Intense fighting rages on between Sudan’s armed forces and the rebel forces. Hundreds of civilians have been killed during two months of combat, nearly two million people have fled their homes and hundreds of thousands have escaped to neighboring countries. By Stephanie Sy, Zeba Warsi
Arts Apr 28 ‘We’re just taking space.’ How Arabic music is breaking through to new audiences Until recently, Arab music had been used by American and European studios and popular media in a way that “was very orientalist,” playing on racist tropes, according to writer and music journalist Danny Hajjar. By Deema Zein, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri
Politics Mar 01 WATCH: House Judiciary examines discrimination against Muslim, Arab and South Asian communities The House Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee held a hearing on discrimination against Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities on Tuesday. By News Desk
Sep 11 Post-9/11 prejudice echoes in this year’s presidential race By Kamala Kelkar Some Arab and Muslim Americans say that they face more prejudice now than in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Continue reading
Jan 30 Census Bureau may count Arab-Americans for the first time in 2020 By Jeff Karoub, Associated Press The U.S. Census Bureau will test the new Middle East-North Africa (MENA) classification for possible inclusion on the 2020 Census if it gets enough positive feedback about the proposed change by Sunday, when the public comment period ends. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch From Lecture Hall to Graveyard Dr. Ronald Stockton; university professor and graveyard enthusiast. Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Performs Beethoven The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra performs Beethoven at a recent concert in Boston. Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch Mariam Said on the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Jeffrey Brown talks to Mariam Said about the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. Continue watching