Press Room
Below is the archive of press releases issued by AAI and stories in which AAI appears. If you are a member of the media and interested in talking with us, please contact Omar Tewfik (202-429-9210).
January 13, 2010 — News
How to report instances of airport harassment
January 08, 2010 — News
AAI Statement on Aviation Safety and National Security
January 06, 2010 — Press Release
AAI President James Zogby to Testify Before House Homeland Security Committee
Arab American Institute (AAI) President Dr. James Zogby will testify today at 10:00 a.m. at a U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment hearing by invitation of Chairwoman Jane Harman.
November 10, 2009 — Press Release
White House Statement on Lebanon
The United States commends Prime Minister Hariri and President Sleiman for their stewardship during the government formation process, and looks forward to working with the next Lebanese government on behalf of the people of Lebanon.
October 22, 2009 — Press Release
General James L. Jones to offer closing remarks at Arab American Leadership Summit
Washington D.C. – October 22, 2009 –National Security Advisor to the President General James L. Jones will address the Leadership Summit’s closing session on Monday, October 26, 2009. General Jones will brief Summit attendees on the Obama Administration’s continuing diligence in a wide range of Arab American issues.
October 01, 2009 — News
Helen Samhan on Detroit Today (NPR audio file)
September 21, 2009 — Press Release
AAI to Host 21st Annual Virginia Candidates’ Night
WASHINGTON – September 21, 2009 – The Arab American Institute will be hosting its 21st annual Virginia Candidates’ Night on September 27th in Tysons Corner, Va.
September 01, 2009 — News
Take Your Census Form and Fill It
August 12, 2009 — News
2010 Census data will affect your voice; some call it discrimination
August 06, 2009 — News
The 2010 Census: What’s in it for Arab Americans?
June 17, 2009 — News
United For The Two State Solution
June 02, 2009 — News
State Department: Conference Call with Michele Bond, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizen
March 26, 2009 — News
From Belfast to Jerusalem
March 17, 2009 — Press Release
AAI Leads Coalition to Deliver Letter to Secretary of State Rice Regarding Arab American Entry Into
Letter Expresses Continued Concern Over Obstacles to Entry for American Citizens of Arab and Palestinian Descent
March 03, 2009 — News
AAI to Co-sponsor the ALLMEP Summit on March 4th
January 12, 2009 — News
AAI Cosponsors Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Presented by Gisha and Physicians for
January 06, 2009 — News
The word from GAZA: AAI, ANERA speak to Congressional Staff
December 31, 2008 — News
Words of hope from Gaza: “Be creative to defeat that sense of helplessness”
July 15, 2008 — Press Release
Letter to Secretary Rice Urges Further Championship of Gaza Students’ Hopes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2008 – The Foundation for Middle East Peace, the Arab American Institute, and five other American organizations who support a two state peace between Israel and Palestine have asked Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to urge Israel to permit hundreds of students in Gaza who have been admitted to foreign universities to exit Gaza.
May 21, 2008 — Press Release
AAI Applauds LaHood-Price Letter Sent to President Bush Ahead of May 2008 Middle East Trip
Letter to President Led by Representatives LaHood and Price and Signed by 50 Others Urges End to Gaza Blockade and Exploration of Ceasefire
Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013