Gay Arab-Americans begin to be visible
Washington based Ramzi Zakharia founded the Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society to create a distinct gay Arabic identity. The group has chapters in San Francisco Detroit Los Angeles and New York with contacts in Lebanon Morocco Egypt and Yemen. Membership runs around 400 and the movement aims to challenge stereotypes and unite Arab Americans around the Palestine issue.
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FBI chief backs undercover tactics in Barry case
FBI Director William Sessions defended undercover operations including the Washington mayor Marion Barry crack tape sting. He said the Barry verdict shows caution is needed and cited Abscam as precedent while asserting such techniques can yield valid evidence.
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Harlem care pioneer clashed with mayor over foster rule
New York City Mayor David Dinkins faced public dispute with Mother Clara Hale of Hale House. Hale accused Dinkins of bowing to white leaders as city policy shifted infants from group nurseries to foster homes, threatening the Harlem facility’s funding and future. Dinkins defended independent action and offered alternative city support.
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