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ADC
Press Release:
ADC's Landmark Report Now Available
Washington, DC, May 22--The
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to
announce the release of its "Report on Hate Crimes and
Discrimination Against Arab Americans: The Post-September 11
Backlash." This Report spans the period of September
11, 2001 to October 11, 2002, and it can be read, downloaded, and
purchased at www.adc.org.
This definitive 150-page Report traces hate crimes and
discrimination against the Arab-American community, or those
perceived to be members of the community. This Report methodically
surveys the very serious problem of bias and is intended as a
permanent record of the community's experience. It is also
intended as a contribution to the literature on intolerance in
general.
The Report systematically outlines the major challenges facing
Arab Americans when dealing with other sectors of American society
including individuals, corporations, news and entertainment,
educational institutions, law enforcement and the government.
The Report is divided into four sections which deal with legal
issues, discrimination in education, media bias and defamation,
and recognizing positive acts of support.
In the first nine weeks following the September 11 terrorist
attacks, ADC documented over 700 violent incidents targeting Arab
Americans, or those perceived to be Arab Americans. Reports of
employment discrimination to ADC quadrupled compared to previous
annual reports.
ADC hopes that this Report will help us develop a truly tolerant
America, free of hatred and prejudice.
ADC's Landmark Report Now Available
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ADC
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