Palestinian Americans and Jewish Americans in OC both confront the impact of a war thousands of miles away. As local politicians issue statements, questions rise about their tone.
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Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Little Arabia Still Awaits Signs One Year After Official Recognition
Arab Americans celebrated the one-year anniversary of the city’s official recognition of Anaheim’s Little Arabia. Now they set their eyes on getting signs up in the area.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Again Hear Case of FBI Spying on OC Mosques
After a Supreme Court ruling last year, three OC Muslims are heading back to court alleging the FBI violated their constitutional rights by illegally spying on their community.
Posted inEducation
Santa Ana School District Struggles With How to Teach Palestinian & Israeli History
Santa Ana Unified School District officials promise to revise ethnic studies materials on Palestine and Israel amidst backlash from Jewish groups. Arab American leaders question whether the district will erase Palestinian history.
Posted inEducation
Anaheim High School District Looks to Keep Arabic Program For Now
Efforts by students to save Orange County’s only Arabic public high school program pushed school district officials in Anaheim to commit to keep the class for at least one more year.
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What’s the Future of Orange County’s First Arabic Public School Program?
Anaheim Union High School District officials cut their Arabic program but at least one local Arab American leader is asking why the community wasn’t involved in the decision.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
This Ramadan, Meet Five of the Newest Members of OC’s Muslim Community
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, is starting next week. Some Orange County Muslims will celebrate the month for the first time.
Posted inAnaheim
The Future of a Cultural Oasis: Anaheim Moves to Study Little Arabia and Brookhurst Corridor
Months after Anaheim officials recognized a part of the city as Little Arabia, a new city council is moving forward with a study proposed last year that could alter the future of Brookhurst street.
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Little Arabia 2022: Anaheim Finally Recognizes Community After Years of Activism
This year, the Arab American community’s decades old efforts to get Anaheim officials to recognize Little Arabia were successful. What’s next?
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Muslims Are Suing The FBI For Spying on OC Mosques; Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments Monday
In 2006, the FBI sent an informant to spy on mosques across Southern California and asked the community about “violent jihad.” Muslims ended up reporting the informant to the FBI.
