2013 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala
Please join us for the fifteenth annual Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala that will be held on April 16th. Honorees include Christiane Amanpour, the Children's Defense Fund, Casey Kasem, and Ralph Nader. Tickets are still available online.
This Week’s Video Countdown: From Cairo to New York - More of the Same
In this week's edition of video "Countdown": More of the same from the NYPD, Morsi's plan to eradicate humor, and a look to 2016 .
Policy Implications of Iran’s Fall from Favor in Arab and Muslim Public Opinion
In "Looking at Iran: Iran's Rise and Fall in Public Opinion", I detail the dramatic shifts that have occurred in Arab and Muslim attitudes toward Iran, its regional policies and its nuclear program.
Countdown is AAI’s weekly take on what’s happening and what’s being said by candidates, officials, and pundits—here in DC and around the country.
Newsblog
Tuesday April 09, 2013
Ralph Nader Receives the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service
By Jade Zoghbi
Next Tuesday, the Arab American Institute Foundation will honor the extraordinary career and contributions of Ralph Nader during the annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards. Read More »
Monday April 08, 2013
If These Are Gains, What Does Loss Look Like?
Many have written ably about the inherent problems of Western reporting on the Syrian uprising, but I think this picture sums up one of the fundamental concerns rather succinctly. The eagerness of many outlets to cheer on the military “advance” of the Syrian rebels – and thus the further militarization of the Syrian conflict – often eclipses the suffering and devastation that goes along with it. Read More »
Friday April 05, 2013
How Many Arab Americans Are There?
As the demographics researcher at the Arab American Institute, I’m often asked about the total number of Arab Americans in the country. Though the question seems simple, the answer is anything but. Read More »
Wednesday April 03, 2013
A Major Milestone for Arab American News Media
Osama Siblani, founder of the Michigan-based Arab American News, will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame on April 20th at its annual banquet. Arab American News is the largest weekly Arab American publication in the country, with a circulation of roughly 35,000. Read More »
Such diverse representation here at Capitol Hill #Immigration rally - an important issue for all Americans of all backgrounds #TimeIsNow
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RT @AAIUSA: We're releasing a new @zogby_research poll on American Attitudes Toward #Egypt & the #MB Friday at @amprog http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 43 minutes ago.
RT @MaiE_89: In the 1990’s, #Egypt had a 60% favorable rating among Americans, while today only 36% of US views the country positively via @AAIUSA
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013
From the desk of Dr. Zogby
Obama’s Lesson: “Look at the World Through Their Eyes”
President Obama got it just about perfect in his Jerusalem speech when he urged Israelis to see the world through the eyes of Palestinians. That portion of his remarks was so compelling it deserves to be quoted in full: Read More »
Viewpoint with James Zogby: Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program Fellows, Bill Press
Air Date: 5/31/2012
Fellows from Syracuse University’s “Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF); Bill Press, Host of the “Bill Press Show” and author of the new book, The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distortions, and Personal Attacks on the President---and Who Is Behind Them. Read More »
Testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (October 9, 2012)
The story of Arab Americans coming of age as an organized community is a classic American tale of immigrants seeking opportunity, benefiting from America’s freedoms, but also experiencing, at times, the dark side of exclusion and discrimination that has so often been a part of our nation’s history. Read More »
Upcoming Events
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Apr 16 2013
Kahlil Gibran "Spirit of Humanity" Awards Gala
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Apr 27 2013
ACCESS 42nd Anniversary Dinner
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Jul 19 2013
Middle Eastern Festival
