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Author Archives: Hosam Elattar
Hosam Elattar is a Voice of OC/ Report For America reporter covering Anaheim & North Orange County, food insecurity, housing & homelessness, the Arab & Muslim American community and education.
Elattar started at Voice of OC as an intern in January, 2020 and has covered local food banks’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, School board debates on how to teach history, the decades long push by Arab American business owners to recognize Little Arabia and a corruption scandal at Anaheim City Hall.
He has won several awards from the OC Press Club including Best News Story, Best Political Story and Best Religion Story.
Elattar is Egyptian American and has lived in Botswana, Nepal, Uganda, The Dominican Republic and India.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Residents Rally, Hold Vigil for Palestinians Amid Global Demonstrations
Wednesday’s event was part of a week of action organized by local community groups to support Palestine.
Posted inGovernment
Global Palestinian Protests Arrive in Orange County; Community Groups Call on Elected Officials to Take Action
Community groups are coordinating and organizing a week of protests for people to come out in support of Palestine.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Will The District Attorney’s New Unit be Able to Curb Hate Crimes in Orange County?
Some cities have rolled out multi-language online portals for people to report hate crimes following racism against Asians.
Posted inGovernment
Aliso Viejo Officials to Consider Placement of Term Limits on 2022 Ballot
The issue of how long elected representatives should serve has popped up at the county level and in some cities.
Posted inEducation
Will Fullerton High School District Require Ethnic Studies? Los Alamitos District Passes Social Justice Standards
A couple of local school districts have already taken action to make ethnic studies courses a graduation requirement.
Posted inCulture
OC Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan With Socially Distant Prayers, Charity
After a month of fasting, devotion to God and reflection, Muslims commemorate Eid al-Fitr.
Posted inEducation
Los Alamitos School Board to Vote on Social Justice Standards; Anaheim District to Require Ethnic Studies
The idea of offering ethnic studies classes is sparking debates at school boards across Orange County.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Herd Immunity Might Not Be Hit Before June Reopening, Officials Fear Misinformation Might Hamper Progress
Public health experts fear not enough vaccinations are happening as more businesses open up, coupled with lack of solid local data on variants.
Posted inGovernment
Foggy Picture of the Pandemic’s Impact on Some of OC’s Racial, Ethnic Groups Stems from Lack of State Data
Some health leaders say data needs to be more detailed on the Middle Eastern/North African and Asian populations to better target resources.
