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MOVE—short for Mobilize, Organize, Vocalize and Empower—is a biennial gathering of changemakers and community builders within the arts, social/racial justice and philanthropy spaces. This initiative was launched five years ago to create a space for Arab Americans and allies to work, hand-in-hand, towards genuine, systemic change. Curated by ACCESS and our three national institutions— the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)—MOVE is the only Arab American convening of its kind in the U.S. Historically, this gathering has brought together over 500 participants from all corners of the country to explore intersectionality in a safe environment and engage in dialogue on a range of issues that impact Arab Americans and all communities of color. The infectious energy that is generated throughout this three-day convening has reinforced collaboration on matters that MOVE us all to action.
This highly anticipated summit will build on our previous convenings and will focus on how we can best work in coalition to leverage our collective power during what continues to be a challenging and critical time for communities of color. We are eager to welcome allies from other communities who we have partnered with, along with others who wish to collaborate and explore ways to expand intersectional organizing.
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