about us
The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a national grassroots, civil rights organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities as members. ADC is non-sectarian and non-partisan and is the largest Arab-American grassroots organization in the United States. ADC works to protect the civil rights of all people of Arab heritage in the United States by conducting political advocacy, providing legal services and raising awareness of Arab-American interests and issues in the mainstream media. ADC is also committed to promoting a more balanced approach to United States foreign policy in the Middle East and supports a foreign policy that encourages the growth of freedom as well as equitable and sustainable development in the Arab world. In its outreach work within the Arab-American community, ADC encourages greater civic participation in local, state and federal electoral politics. ADC also works to provide schools and communities with educational materials about the Arab-American community and the Arab world in order to dispel stereotypes and promote understanding.
ADC New Jersey seeks to implement the goals of the national organization in New Jersey. ADC New Jersey was founded in 1996. The individuals who comprise our membership are hard working and unyielding in their commitment to the ideals and objectives of ADC.
Our work includes, but is not limited to the following:
Political-We engage in advocacy to local, state and federal elected officials. We also strive to develop a strong relationship between the New Jersey Arab-American community and local elected officials;
Media-We interface with the media on issues affecting Arab-Americans and the Arab world. We also organize media advocacy training sessions and meetings with the local media, civil rights and immigrants' rights organizations based in New Jersey through activism and outreach;
Legal-We provide legal referral assistance to insure that Arab-Americans’ rights are protected and to prevent civil rights abuses and discrimination;
Education-We work with schools, teachers, universities and Arab-American parents across the country to combat discrimination and tensions created by bias in schools, and ensure that school curricula does not perpetuate stereotypes or misinformation about the Arab world; and
Social-We organize cultural and educational events on issues of interest and concern to the Arab-American community regarding Arab culture. In addition, we organize town hall meetings, professional networking events, workshops, educational lectures and other social events, which are open to members and non-members.
Our Board is comprised of eleven highly motivated individuals from all walks of life within the Arab American community representing several countries within the Arab world. Our Board members include lawyers, teachers, administrators, financial specialists and businessmen. Board meetings occur every other Wednesday at our office located at 246 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. We welcome your involvement in working towards and achieving our mutual goals as American citizens. All ADC New Jersey events are open to everyone in the New Jersey and beyond. We urge you to become a member and we welcome your involvement!
