Dear Friend,

I wanted to make sure you saw this because I know you care about Palestine. Tonight we are hosting Congresswoman Betty McCollum to begin AAI's Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Leadership Summit. It's your opportunity to learn more about her groundbreaking work to defend the human rights of Palestinians living under Israeli military occupation. Rep. McCollum's bill, Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, is gaining traction and is critical to providing much-needed accountability for Israeli human rights violations. This legislation would prohibit the U.S. government from funding the stealing of Palestinian land in the West Bank or the deploying of equipment, training, or personnel into the West Bank in support of annexation.

And, if you join us tonight, you'll be automatically signed up for the entire summit, including Dr. Rashid Khalidi on Thursday. Later in the series, you'll hear from Rami Khouri on the current crisis in Lebanon and Dr. Cornel West on race and democracy. And, we'll conclude the summit with a special Lifetime Achievement Award for the Reverend Jesse Jackson presented by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

Purchase your ticket here with a donation of $60.00 for the entire series.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, June 8
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Advocating for Human Rights & Accountability in Congress

Featuring Representative Betty McCollum

Thursday, June 10
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

The Ongoing Denial of Palestinian Self- Determination & Equal Rights

Featuring Dr. Rashid Khalidi

Tuesday, June 15
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

The Current Crisis in Lebanon and Prospects for US Policy
Featuring Rami Khouri

Tuesday, June 22

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Race in American Democracy
Featuring Dr. Cornel West

Sunday, June 27
8:00 PM ET
Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to the Reverend Jesse Jackson
Presented by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

We hope you will join us as we continue to build Arab American political power and advocate for justice.

Arab American Institute Foundation
1600 K Street, NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006
United States