Trailblazing former Arab American U.S. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar dies at 85

September 19th, 20250 Passing of a political pioneer At the age of 85, veteran political and civil rights leader Mary Rose Oakar passed away on Saturday, September 13, in Cleveland, Ohio. In honor of her extraordinary public service, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all state government buildings on the day of her funeral,...