Emgage is proud to co-host the Presidential Forum at this year's Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention - in partnership with ISNA and the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Emgage CEO Wa'el Alzayat, Bridging Cultures Group CEO Debbie Almontaser, and MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati will be presiding as moderators. We are also thrilled to announce the attendance of Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro - marking this as the first appearance of a presidential candidate, in recent memory, before a largely Muslim crowd.
Read the Houston Chronicle's coverage of the ISNA Presidential Forum
Muslims have been a part of the American fabric for centuries. From business owners to civil society activists to members of our armed forces - Muslim Americans have been a part of the American dream. Over the course of the past few decades, however, our voices have been drowned out in a wave of Islamophobic rhetoric. With 4-5 million Muslims currently living in the United States, engaging Muslim American voters IS the future of American politics. Voting by Muslim Americans increased by 25 percentage points from 2014 to 2018 in four key states - Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia - with at least 100 Muslims American running for public office during the last midterm elections. As we become increasingly active, it is important that our community is seriously engaged by those seeking high public office. We are proud to welcome them for a dialogue about inclusion, equity, and building a better America together. Please Join us!
“Our community is paying attention to how politicians engage with us, and is differentiating between those who say that they stand for religious freedom, and those who back it up with actions. Attending this event and speaking directly to our community in these critical times is a perfect example of the latter.” - Wa’el Alzayat
Register for ISNA Convention on August 31, in Houston, Texas
Read the Chicago Tribune's coverage on Emgage's work to engage Muslim Americans
