Columnist Ray Hanania argues that the term MENA to describe Arab Americans only dilutes the ability for Arabs to defend themselves against racism and that the term Arab should be used not only with the U.S. Census but in seeking equality in government contract awards. MENA undermines the ability of Arabs to defend themselves, although the broader, more generic term covers a wider range of people. But as Hanania writes, no one ever called him a "dirty MENA" before. He urges support of legislation introduced by State Rep. Cyril Nichols
No ethnic group in America suffers more than Arabs. Why do I say that? Because all other groups such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans are protected by anti-discrimination laws and are included in the US Census. There is a small group of Arab Americans, working with Asian and other ethnic groups, who are pushing to replace
CHICAGO: Several candidates running for the office of mayor of Chicago have pledged to restore the role and involvement of the Arab American community in the affairs of the city, and reintroduce Arab cultural events and organizations that were were forced to close under a former mayor and were not reintroduced by the incumbent, Lori Lightfoot.
CHICAGO: Several candidates for mayor of Chicago have vowed to restore the role and participation of the Arab American community in city aff. | News Track