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  Mohamed Gula, Emgage Organizing Director · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Join Keith Ellison for a Day of Action to re-elect him

Dear Emgage advocates, Keith Ellison urging Congress to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing ActWe urgently need your help and support for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who served as the Dear Emgage advocates, Keith Ellison urging Congress to pass George Floyd Justice in Polic…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Join Emgage Action For Keith Ellison Day of Action!

Join Emgage PAC For Keith Ellison Day of Action! Dear Friend,   Please join us on November 6th for text and phone banking in support of re-electing Keith Ellison as Attorney General of Minnesota.   SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT HERE: bit.ly/EllisonAction  Keith is the first African American elected to statewi…
  Salima Suswell, Emgage PA Executive Director · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Answering the Call to Serve: Emgage Pennsylvania's 2022 Gala

Answering the Call to Serve: Emgage Pennsylvania's 2022 Gala Dear John ,   This past Saturday, at the Emgage Pennsylvania gala in Philadelphia, Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro made a strong declaration, “We are in an important moment in our commonwealth and in our country.…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Emgage Action National Board of Directors Applications Open

 Emgage Action National Board of Directors Applications Open Dear Friend,   Emgage and Emgage Action are seeking qualified and inspiring individuals to serve on our National Boards of Directors for the term beginning in 2023. Emgage is a leading civic engagement, voter mobilization, and issue advoca…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage PAC · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Important, Emgage PAC 2022 General Elections Endorsements

Dear John,Emgage PAC is proud to announce our endorsements for the 2022 General Elections! Scroll down to see the endorsements from CA, DE, FL, IN, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA.  Election day is November 8, 2022! Don't forget to check your registration status or make sure to register to vote! Additio…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Emgage Encourages You to Get Out the Vote!

Emgage Encourages You to Get Out the Vote! Dear Voter,   We are exited to launch our Million Muslim Votes campaign for the 2022 midterm elections! In 2018 and then again in 2020, Emgage helped turnout a historic number of Muslim voters and we are ready to do it again this year. As shown in our Impac…
  Iman Awad, Deputy Director · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Emgage joins IAMC, CAIR, and others to advocate for religious freedom in India

Dear Advocates,Last week, Emgage Action joined Hindus for Human Rights, the Indian American Muslim Council, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, Dear Advocates,Last week, Emgage Action joined Hindus for Human Ri…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Emgage Attends White House's “United We Stand” Summit

Emgage Attends White House's "United We Stand" Summit President Joe Biden delivers a keynote speech at the United We Stand Summit at the White House in Washington on Thursday. At the summit, Biden called on Americans to speak out against prejudice. (Doug Mills / The New York Times)Dear John,   I jus…
  Mohamed Gula, National Organizing Director · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 5:45 PM

THIS Thursday: Emgage and USAID Discuss Pakistan Flood Relief

Dear John,   You are invited to an important community briefing by senior United States Agency for International Development officials regarding the ongoing humanitarian response to the devastating flooding in Pakistan.   Since July, Pakistan has experienced devastating flooding which has impacted 3…
  Afsheen Shamsi, Emgage PAC National Board Member · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Support Congressman Andy Kim for Congress!

Support Congressman Andy Kim! Donate Here! Dear John,  Elections are in November and our community is at an important crossroads. Join Emgage PAC to support Andy Kim for his re-election campaign in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Andy is a long time supporter and key ally to the Muslim co…
  Wa'el Alzayat · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Emgage Comes to ISNA this Weekend!

Emgage Comes to ISNA This Weekend!Dear Friend,   We are excited to announce that Emgage will be at the ISNA Convention this weekend in Chicago, Illinois! Come check out our booth near the entrance to meet our staff and learn about career opportunities with Emgage. Our CEO, Wa'el Alzayat is joining …
  Iman Awad, Emgage Policy Director · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Stay engaged with Emgage - Congress report recognizes religious persecution in India

Dear Emgage advocates,Emgage is thrilled to join the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention happening September 2nd through the 5th in Chicago, Illinois. Our team is growing! We are curr Dear Emgage advocates,Emgage is thrilled to join the Islamic Society of North America’s an…
  Iman Awad, Emgage Action Policy Director · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Stay Emgaged - development on climate crisis, the Uyghur genocide, and combating white supremacy

Dear Emgage advocate,This past weekend, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic bill provides funding for clean energy investments, lowers the cost of prescription drugs and h Dear Emgage advocate,This past weekend, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Emgage's statement on the targeted murders of Muslims in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque police announcing fourth killing in a news conference on Saturday (8/8/2022).Dear John,   Emgage is deeply saddened by the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The killings, which have happened over the past nine months, are suspected to be connected on the basis of …
  Iman Awad, Emgage Policy Director · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 8:42 PM

The Senate needs to hear from you on the Rohingya crisis

Washington PostRecently, the Burmese military crossed a line and cruelly executed four democracy activists. This is an alarming development in the ongoing genocide and human rights violations occurrin Washington PostRecently, the Burmese military crossed a line and cruelly executed four dem…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 6:10 PM

[THIS SUNDAY] Join Our National Phone bank to Help Re-elect Andy Levin for US District MI 11!

 Elections are a few weeks away, and our community is at an important crossroads!   Hundreds of thousands of dollars in billionaire dark money is being pumped into Michigan's 11th Congressional District race to undermine and defeat one of our strongest allies - Congressman Andy Levin. Groups like t…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Tunisia's democracy is under threat, but you can still help!

Dear John, Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began in 2011, is currently under major political upheaval with Tunisian President Kais Sied invoking emergency powers, firing the prime minister, and suspending parliament. Kais' 23-article Presidential Decree, known also as Decision 117, has suspended the…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Something terrible is happening in India, but Congress is taking action

   Dear John, India's slide into a majoritarian ethno-religious state continues with the recent killing of Muslim protestors and demolition of their family homes. Following recent derogatory remarks against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made by members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu national…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Let's make this Juneteenth about action

Dear advocates and community members, One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, on June 19, 1865, enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, received news that the Civil War was over. They were free.  Juneteenth thus became a symbolic date representing African American freedom. Today we celebrate …
  Mohamed Gula, MMV 2.0 Organizing Director · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 12:50 PM

We Celebrated Muslim American Voter Turnout at Capitol Hill

 Dear John,  This past Thursday was a memorable day for our team at Emgage. We held our Million Muslim Votes reception: the event of the year for Muslim American political and civic engagement. We brought our team together with members of Congress, community leaders, partners, and members of the pr…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 8:16 PM

[TOMORROW] Join Dep. National Security Advisor Jon Finer, renowned journalist Peter Beinart and more for the National American Muslim Policy Conference

    Dear John,HAPPENING TOMORROW - You are cordially invited to the 2022 National American Muslim Policy Conference! This premier event will be held virtually, bringing elected officials, Muslim organizations, experts, community members, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community’s…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 1:01 PM

[JUNE 7: Correction] Join Dep. National Security Advisor Jon Finer, renowned journalist Peter Beinart and more for the National American Muslim Policy Conference

    Dear John,You are cordially invited to the 2022 National American Muslim Policy Conference! This premier event will be held virtually, bringing elected officials, Muslim organizations, experts, community members, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community’s most pressing policy…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 9:51 PM

[JUNE 7] Join Dep. National Security Advisor Jon Finer, renowned journalist Peter Beinart and more for the National American Muslim Policy Conference

    Dear John,You are cordially invited to the 2022 National American Muslim Policy Conference! This premier event will be held virtually, bringing elected officials, Muslim organizations, experts, community members, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community’s most pressing policy…
  Salima Suswell, Emgage PA Executive Director · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Big Wins From The Pennsylvania Primary!

Hi John,  We are excited to share that 100% of our Pennsylvania endorsees (eleven out of eleven) have won their races! In particular, we are proud that two of our priority endorsees in Pennsylvania have won their primaries, and in the process defeated unprecedented AIPAC money! Thank you to those w…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Emgage Statement on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York

Emgage is heartbroken by the recent mass shooting targeting black shoppers at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Among the 10 victims killed in cold blood included a retired cop who worked as a security guard at the supermarket, a church deacon, and a beloved grandmother. Another three were i…
  Emgage Action Florida · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Join us and Attorney General Keith Ellison for a special event this Sunday, May 15th!

Emgage Action will hold a special fundraising event this Sunday, May 15th at 7:30 PM. To attend the event, please register at this link: bit.ly/emgageflevent. Seats are limited so please register soon. Join us and Attorney General Keith Ellison for a sp…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 7:28 PM

We need you to speak out for Syrians facing crimes against humanity

 Image: Newlines Magazine Warning - violence against civilians described below Dear John,There is irrefutable evidence of war crimes committed by the murderous Syrian regime, hell-bent on holding on to power at any cost.  Last week, the Guardian published a damning report recounting an investigati…
  Mohamed Gula & Aysha Ahmed, Emgage National Organizing Team · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Muslim leaders met us with President Biden for Eid!

 Asalaamu Alaikum John, In 2018, we had a vision: engage, educate, and empower Muslim Americans during the 2020 presidential elections. Through the grace of Allah, our partnerships across the United States, and, because of supporters like you, we changed the trajectory of our country and put Muslim…
  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Eid Mubarak from our team at Emgage

Dear Friend, From our entire Emgage team, we want to wish you and your family a heartful Eid Mubarak.   We pray that Ramadan has been a means of purifying, opening, and softening hearts, healing severed ties, and illuminating pathways towards the Divine previously unbeknownst to us. And as we welc…
  Emgage National · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 9:01 PM

What's Your Superpower?

Hi John,  In just two days this special month will be Rama-DONE and Eid is only a date away! We seerah-ously cannot believe it... (insert LOL here).   All jokes aside, although the calendar date will move on, our intentional reflections should carry on throughout the year. One key reflection that i…
  Aysha Ahmed, Dep. Organizing Dir. · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Working For A Purpose

Hi John,  It's hard to believe that we are in the final days of Ramadan. As we dig deeper in our reflections and renew our intentions with our loved ones, there is one commitment that stands out for the Emgage team. A promise to always center our purpose, what are we building towards?  At the begi…
  Mohamed Gula & Aysha Ahmed, Natl. Organizing Team · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 4:16 PM

[ICYMI] Impact Report Launch & MMV 2.0 Announcement 🎉

   Dear John, The secret is out! Yesterday, we were thrilled to share our long awaited 2020 Million Muslim Vote Impact Report -- AND announce the launching of Million Muslim Votes 2.0 for the 2022 midterms! Check Out The Feature In Politico Check Out The Feature In The Hill In 2020, Emgage and o…
  Mohamed Gula & Aysha Ahmed, Natl. Organizing Team · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 2:31 PM

[BIG NEWS] Impact Report Launch & MMV 2.0 Announcement 🎉

    Dear John, The secret is out! Today, we are thrilled to share our long awaited 2020 Million Muslim Vote Impact Report -- AND announce the launching of Million Muslim Votes 2.0 for the 2022 midterms! Check Out The Feature …
  Mohamed Gula, National Organizing Director · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Emgage PAC Candidate Spotlight

Dear John, Before we closed the month of March, we shared the first wave of 2022 Emgage PAC endorsements. We have been so excited by your response and can not wait to engage more candidates in the future! Today I want to uplift four new candidates that have taken on the honorable commitment to serv…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Join organizations from across the country for the National American Muslim Policy Conference of 2022

  Dear John, You are cordially invited to the 2022 National American Muslim Policy Conference!  This premier event will be held virtually, bringing elected officials, Muslim organizations, experts, community members, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community’s most pressing policy …
  Salima Suswell, Emgage PA Executive Director · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Meet Emgage PAC Pennsylvania's 2022 Endorsees!

Dear John,   With Pennsylvania's primary election around the corner, we are choosing our champions to send to November's general election. Pennsylvania was a notable battleground state during the 2020 presidential cycle with over 120,000 Muslim Americans turning out to vote statewide. We were able …
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Thanks to your help, the BURMA Act has been passed by the House!

 Photograph: Jack Hill for The New York TimesDear John, This week, the House passed the BURMA Act of 2021!  In the two days leading up to this vote, and thanks to advocates like you, we sent nearly 500 letters calling on the House to pass the BURMA Act. But, we still need YOUR help to ensure the swi…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Take action now as the Burma Act goes to a House floor vote

 Photograph: Adam Dean for The New York TimesDear John, This Ramadan, as we remember Muslims from around the globe, we ask you to take action for the Rohingya facing genocide by writing to your member of Congress to support and pass the BURMA Act.  We are excited to report that THIS WEEK the House p…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 10:10 AM

Emgage wishes you a blessed Ramadan!

  Dear John,As we welcome the holiest month of the Islamic year, on behalf of the entire Emgage team, I would like to sincerely wish you a blessed Ramadan! As we enter this month, I find myself energized by my team's dedication to our collective mission, to redefine what it means to be socially resp…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage PAC CEO · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Announcing Our First Wave of 2022 Endorsements!

Dear John,   We are excited to announce the first wave of 2022 Emgage PAC endorsements! These candidates from across the country are proven allies, champions, and rising changemakers. We are proud to endorse these candidates because they have made a commitment to uphold our democracy while fighting…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Emgage and NAL Campaign Training + Thank You

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders have successfully completed a weekend-long training event meant to provide comprehensive campaign training to our community members. We also have historic news from Dearborn!Campaign Training Event Completed!    Dear John, On behalf of Emgage Michigan and the…
  Salima Suswell · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Emgage Pennsylvania PAC’s Meet and Greet Was a Huge Success!

Emgage Pennsylvania PAC’s Meet and Greet Was a Huge Success! Emgage Pennsylvania PAC’s meet and greet this past weekend was a major success. It is crucial that Muslim Americans are connected with their elected officials as we embark on upcoming elections.   See the Philadelphia Tribune’s article cov…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 6:16 PM

The US has just declared Burma's mass killing of the Rohingya Muslims a “genocide”

 Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/ReutersDear John,Yesterday, the Biden Administration declared Burma's mass killing of the Rohingya Muslims a genocide. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks at the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.  “The attack against Rohingya was widespread and system…
  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Honoring the Syrian Revolution and Connecting Communities with Policymakers

Dear John,What a weekend! I wanted to share with you two important events that I was honored to participate in.  Marking the 11th Anniversary of the Syrian Revolution     On Saturday March 19, I emceed the congressional portion of the ‘For Syria Conference’ that was held in Washington D.C. to comme…
  Mohamed Gula, Emgage Virginia Executive Director · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM

TOMORROW - Join our conversation with the State Department Near Eastern Affairs

   Dear John, Emgage and the McLean Islamic Center invite you to tomorrow's event with the State Department's Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs Outreach Series, featuring Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO, and Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public …
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 3:13 PM

[REGISTER BY 5PM TODAY] Emgage and NAL are Hosting a Campaign Training!

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders are providing campaign training for prospective candidates and campaign staff. Sign Up For Our "How to Run a Campaign" Training!Deadline to register is TODAY at 5pm EST! Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders present the "How to Run a Campaign" training! D…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM

[REGISTER BY TOMORROW] Emgage and NAL are Hosting a Campaign Training!

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders are providing campaign training for prospective candidates and campaign staff. Sign Up For Our "How to Run a Campaign" Training!Deadline to register is this Thursday, at 5pm EST! Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders present the "How to Run a Campaign" tr…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 5:01 PM

[REGISTER BY THURSDAY] Emgage and NAL are Hosting a Campaign Training!

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders are providing campaign training for prospective candidates and campaign staff. Sign Up For Our "How to Run a Campaign" Training!Deadline to register is this Thursday, at 5pm EST! Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders present the "How to Run a Campaign" tr…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM

[In One Week] Emgage and NAL are Hosting a Campaign Training!

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders are providing campaign training for prospective candidates and campaign staff. Sign Up For Our "How to Run a Campaign" Training! Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders present…
  Nada Al-Hanooti, Michigan ED · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Emgage and NAL are Hosting a Campaign Training!

Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders are providing campaign training for prospective candidates and campaign staff. Sign Up For Our "How to Run a Campaign" Training! Emgage Michigan and New American Leaders present…