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2012 Republican National Convention

From the moment the first sizable group of Arab American immigrants began arriving in the United States, our community has sought political inclusion and embraced its civic responsibility. Despite the significant external challenges we face, Arab Americans are moving forward to solidify our place in our country’s political process.Today, we are proudly represented in Mayor’s offices and Governors mansions, in White House cabinets and in foreign service, from the U.S. Capital to statehouses around the nation.

In 2012, Arab Americans are on the ballot, to be sure. But we’re also running campaigns and running the parties. We are delegates and volunteers, commentators and counselors. And, above all, we are voters.

We are representing our community, our states, and our nation in record numbers, in positions we are honored to hold, and responsibilities we are proud to accept--that is the story of Arab Americans at our national conventions.

Join the Arab American Institute  for a policy forum addressing the challenges facing religious liberty in the U.S. and the GOP’s role in protecting one of our Constitutions’ core tenets. 

Since our nation’s founding, religious and ethnic minorities have been an essential part of the social fabric that makes America great. The Republican Party –the Party of Lincoln – has a long-held history of championing the cause of religious and individual liberty, both cornerstones of GOP values.  Today, just as it has in the past, the nation struggles with a static economy, and fears about national security have led to an environment in which our individual and religious liberties are at risk. Every day, American Muslims and Arab Americans, among others, are viewed with suspicion and are singled out with unsubstantiated claims that they, their culture or their religion pose a threat to our country.

Panelists will address ways to reverse these attacks and Republican efforts to defend individual and religious liberty in the United States. 

Thursday, August 30
10:00 - 11:30 am
University of South Florida
CAMLS, Classrooms C&D
124 S. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

RSVP REQUESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. To RSVP, please contact Hilary at hrobertson@aaiusa.org.

Arab Americans in Political Life

August 30, 2012 — Blog

RNC Daily Dispatch - Day 4

Last night's convention program had two goals: presenting a stinging critique of Obama's foreign policy and introducing the nation to the vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan. Read More »

August 30, 2012 — Blog

WATCH: AAI RNC Policy Forum on “The Party of Lincoln: Religious Liberty and the GOP”

Today, AAI hosted “The Party of Lincoln: Religious Liberty and the GOP”, a discussion featuring Suhail Khan, and Randa Fahmy Hudome. Read More »

August 29, 2012 — Blog

RNC Daily Dispatch - Day 3

The two major speeches last night – given by Ann Romney and Governor Chris Christie – stood in stark contrast to one another in their tone, content, and reception. Ann Romney went to the podium with two clear tasks: humanizing Mitt Romney and appealing to female voters. The consensus after her speech was that she did an excellent job at both. Read More »