Wednesday October 17, 2012

NNAAC calls on ICE to back away from schools, churches

DEARBORN, Mich. – The National Network for Arab American Communities joined immigrants rights advocates and a state representative in Detroit this morning to call for the resignation of Detroit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Rebecca Adducci.

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Friday October 12, 2012

AAANY and the Candidates’ Forum

On Thursday October 11, the Arab American Association of New York, in collaboration with Make the Road New York, held a Candidates’ Forum at which prospective politicians representing District 10 spoke and answered questions regarding their policies.

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Monday October 08, 2012

With Elections on the Horizon, Arab Americans Have Much to Be Proud Of

As we head into the 2012 elections, it is important for the community to know that our voice counts and that we can make a difference this election.

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Friday October 05, 2012

College minorities weigh in on importance of voting

In 2008, during the last U.S. presidential election there was an increase of 5 million in voter turnout from 2004, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Wednesday October 03, 2012

Speak Up with #MyFaithMyVote During Tonight’s Presidential

Tonight, MPAC in Washington, DC, will welcome a packed house of more than 70 viewers for the first of three Presidential Debate viewing parties during the 2012 election season.

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Wednesday September 26, 2012

September 27: Rally for NYPD Accountability & Community Safety

On Thursday, September 27 Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) member, supporter and partner organizations will hold an Advocacy Day at City Hall to highlight the harm that stop-and-frisk abuses and related discriminatory policing practices have on communities.

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Monday September 24, 2012

Hate Crimes Should not be a Partisan Issue

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, MPAC attended the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee’s important and timely hearing on “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Terrorism.”

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Wednesday September 19, 2012

Please join our twitter campaign TODAY, #AntiHate

In the wake of the tragic, hate-motivated shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a United States Senate Subcommittee announced that it will hold a hearing on the threat posed by hate and extremist groups in the United States.

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Monday September 17, 2012

Volunteer with AAI for National Voter Registration Day

On September 25, Yalla Vote will be part of a nationwide effort to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of this year’s election. AAI will join almost 250 organizations from across the country, including Yalla Vote partner NNAAC, for National Voter Registration Day, with the goal of registering thousands of new Arab American voters.

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Tuesday September 11, 2012

MPAC Releases ‘Not Qualified: Exposing America’s Top 25 Pseudo-Experts on Islam’

Today, MPAC released “Not Qualified: Exposing the Deception behind America’s Top 25 Pseudo Experts on Islam,”a timely study that examines the credentials of 25 known Islamophobes who purport to be experts on Islam, Muslims and national security.

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Thursday September 06, 2012

Who’s to Blame for DNC Platform Amendment?

There is plenty of blame to go around for the fiasco on the floor of the Democratic National Convention yesterday, where an amendment to the Party platform was forced through the convention floor despite significant vocal opposition.

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Monday September 03, 2012

Arab-American community leaders see opportunity for political organization in 2012 elections

By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Arab-Americans make up a small part of the American electorate, but they are fired up and organizing, hoping to make an impact in the 2012 elections.

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Tuesday August 21, 2012

AAANY to Offer Free Legal Advice to DREAMers

Calling all DREAMers

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Monday August 20, 2012

AAI Hosts Chicago Town Hall on US Foreign Policy & Syria

On Saturday, August 11, AAI hosted a town hall in Chicago to discuss the latest developments in Syria, the evolving US government response, and the role of the Arab American community in helping Syria move forward.

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Thursday August 16, 2012

Arab voter turnout in Dearborn primary significantly higher than previous elections

DEARBORN — Arab Americans are regarding Tuesday’s statewide primary elections as historic, after Attorney Sam Salamey brought home a first-place finish in the race for a seat on the bench in Dearborn’s 19th District Court, making him the first Arab American to outpace an incumbent in a primary, although Arab Americans account for more than 40 percent of the city’s population.

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Tuesday August 14, 2012

When a Culture of Hate Turns to Violence

While the shooting of a gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) in Oak Creek, WI, has forced the nation to deal with safety in our places of worship, coverage of the horrific incident has forced us to question how much media attention is given to certain crimes based on how relatable it is.

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Friday August 10, 2012

Voter Registration: A Perspective from a Youth Community Organizer

“Since I became a volunteer at the Arab American Association, I have gained many valuable skills, including community organizing,” writes Rama AlHerish, 15.

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Wednesday August 08, 2012

August 15 workshops set for DREAMers

August 15 is the first day that young undocumented immigrants can apply for relief under new rules announced by President Obama in June.

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Monday August 06, 2012

Get Out and Vote: Michigan Primary Election Tomorrow

Michigan voters – are you ready to make an impact? The Michigan primary election is tomorrow, Tuesday August 7th, and re-districting in Michigan means that it has never been more important that you, as an Arab American, make your voice heard.

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