With less than two days away from April 1st, i.e. “Census Day,” community advocates, faith leaders, comedians and celebrities from Middle Eastern, North African (MENA) communities are raising their voices to make sure their communities are counted in the 2020 Census.
Read MoreYalla, Count Me In! 2020 Census Campaign
Read MoreThirty-six years after Reverend Jesse Jackson first welcomed Arab Americans into his Rainbow Coalition, the 2020 Democratic primary contests held thus far have seen Arab American communities across the country courted by a number of Democratic presidential candidates.
Read MoreAs concerns rise over the global pandemic COVID-19, the Novel Coronavirus, so too have racist attacks and discrimination against individuals of Asian descent. Such attacks have occurred around the globe – in public transit, schools, businesses, and even on sidewalks – individuals of Asian descent are being targeted by violence and increased discrimination over an incorrect and bigoted assumption that someone with Asian heritage is likely to carry COVID-19.
Read MoreArab Americans’ footprint on American culture is everywhere, but in Hip-hop – a music genre that arose from the poetry of struggle and perseverance – it has found a home.
Read More“Mike will bring us together," is one of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign slogans, invoking his claim that, in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he brought New Yorkers together.
Read MoreArab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry issued the following statement on the comments made by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, during an interview on PBS News Hour: “Today, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was finally required to address the discriminatory surveillance of American Muslims and Arab Americans by the New York Police Department under his tenure.
Read MorePress Call to discuss the efforts of Election Protection 2020 to assist voters who have questions or encounter problems when voting.
Read MoreIn January, the Israeli daily newspaper, Haaretz, ran an article, “Secret Israeli Document Reveals Plan to Keep Arabs Off Their Lands.” I found the piece unsettling for several reasons.
Read MoreThe Arab American Institute (AAI) welcomes the introduction of the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality Act of 2019 (the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act), which would promote more accurate hate crime data collection and assist hate crime victims and their communities.
Read MoreWhy do we feel so connected to her? Perhaps we each hear our own story in her songs.”- Omar Sharrif Today marks forty-five years since the passing of Umm Kulthum, one of the greatest Arab singers of the twentieth century. Umm Kulthum is beloved because of recognition of individual stories within her story, and within the larger narrative of Egyptian history. Her voice and concerts inspire people across the world to this day.
Read MoreAAI Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Iteration of the Muslim Ban
Read MoreArab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry issued the following statement on President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” Plan
Read MoreAAI Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Muslim Ban
Read MoreOn Jan. 23, 2020, the Arab American Institute (AAI), along with Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Muslim Advocates, Sikh Coalition, and SPLC Action Fund, sent a letter to members of Congress encouraging bipartisan support of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (S. 3190|H.R. 5602).
Read MoreAAI Denounces DHS Failure to Re-designate TPS for Somalia
Read MoreThirty-two years ago this month, I was arrested sitting-in and blocking the entrance of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC. The Embassy was hosting an event that evening in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Looking back at what we did that day, I'm confident that it was the right way to remember Dr. King's legacy.
Read MoreThe Arab American Institute Foundation is delighted to launch The MENA Artisan Initiative - a new endeavor that aims to connect American small businesses with local artisans from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Artisan Initiative launches with a focus on Tunisia and will be expanding to neighboring MENA countries.
Read MoreAnnouncing Launch of the MENA Artisan Initiative
Read MoreAAI Denounces DHS Failure to Re-designate TPS for Yemen
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