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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 11:52 PM

Special Guest at the MPAC Convention

Special Guest at the MPAC Convention Here’s to another Mohammed making history! Dear John, We’re so happy to inform you that on Sunday, October 30th — after two years of virtual events — we are coming together in person to celebra…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 6:59 PM

MPAC Is Hard At Work Fighting For An Inclusive America

MPAC Is Hard At Work Fighting For An Inclusive America There's a lot happening at MPAC. See what we've been up to.  Dear John, Thanks to your support, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) had a productive week in engaging our go…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 5:44 PM

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism President Biden announces "United We Stand" Summit after calls from MPAC and other advocacy organizations in response to the Buffalo shooting. President Biden annou…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 6:39 PM

New Stories in the Making

New Stories in the Making Congratulations to Ali-Asghar, Maria and Nia Malika on being selected! After much anticipation, the lab commences this week. Dear John, Ali-Asghar Abedi. Maria …
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 12:37 AM

The Balancing Act of Prescription Drug Price Reform

The Balancing Act of Prescription Drug Price Reform Here's how the Inflation Recovery Act may impact you Dear John,  For decades, prescription drug prices for life-saving medications like Revlimid, which treats vari…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 11:31 PM

MPAC Condemns the Attack on Author, Salman Rushdie

MPAC Condemns the Attack on Author, Salman Rushdie Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 12, 2022 — MPAC condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie. Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 12, 2022 — MPAC condemns the attack on Salma…
  Mohammad Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 11:18 PM

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan Last year MPAC and the Afghan-American Foundation hosted a four-day virtual summit, . Dear John,  Last year MPAC and the Afghan-Americ…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 1:14 AM

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 9, 2022 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) offers our condolences to the families and loved ones of Washington, D.…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Save the Date: 22nd Annual MPAC Convention

Save the Date: 22nd Annual MPAC Convention After a two year hiatus, MPAC Convention is back in-person! Save the date right now for Sunday, October 30th 2022 Dear John,  After a two year hiatus, MPAC Convention is ba…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 10:59 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s comments

[MPAC Policy Updates] A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s comments Recently, a YouTube video was posted disparaging our community, assuming and insisting that American Muslims are not working to further dialogue Issue 88: Friday, 29 July 20…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Announcing the 2022 Black List Muslim List

Announcing the 2022 Black List Muslim List Read about the writers and projects: Dear John, On behalf of the Muslim Public Affairs Council Hollywood Bureau, congratulations to the 10 winners of the 2022 Muslim List. In…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 7:59 PM

CLDP at the White House

CLDP at the White House Earlier this week, we were able to take our Fellows to the White House for the first time in CLDP history! Dear John,   MPAC’s Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) has been one of ou…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 8:30 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Congratulates Dr. Shereef Elnahal on Historic Confirmation

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Congratulates Dr. Shereef Elnahal on Historic Confirmation Statement: An American Civil Rights Lawyer Turned Political Prisoner; Fall Internship Applications open! Issue 87: Friday, 22 July 2022 …
  Mohammad Ali · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 12:38 AM

Statement - Mr. Asim Ghafoor: An American civil rights lawyer turned political prisoner

Statement - Mr. Asim Ghafoor: An American civil rights lawyer turned political prisoner This past Thursday, Mr. Asim Ghafoor, former lawyer of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was sentenced to three years in prison Washington, D…
  Saif Iqbal · [email protected]
July 17, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Newest Member of the MPAC Team

Newest Member of the MPAC Team   Dear John, My name is Saif Iqbal, and I am MPAC’s Development Manager. I recently joined the organization right before the launch of our Ramadan campaign, during one of the busiest mo…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 11:57 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Hosts Indian Democracy at Crossroads

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Hosts Indian Democracy at Crossroads Issue 86: Friday, 15 July 2022 THIS WEEK IN DC – President Biden Names Twenty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees; Trump To Return To DC For F…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Malik Aziz - Winner of MPAC’s Black Muslim Filmmaker Grant

Malik Aziz - Winner of MPAC’s Black Muslim Filmmaker Grant Late last year, we announced the MPAC Hollywood Bureau Filmmaker Grant that would award $10,000 to a Black Muslim creative  Dear John, Late last year, we announced the MPAC…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 10:58 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Eid Mubarak!

[MPAC Policy Updates] Eid Mubarak! An Unsettling Reminder By: Zain Khan, MPAC Policy Fellow | MPAC Award Honoree, Indian American Activist Ajit Sahi Receives Pluralist Award Issue 85: Friday, 8 July 2022 Eid Mubarak! We pray that all peopl…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 2, 2022 at 4:26 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Independence Day is a reminder of what we are fighting for.

[MPAC Policy Updates] Independence Day is a reminder of what we are fighting for. Biden to present Khizr Khan with the Presidential Medal of Freedom | How Nazem Kadri lifted an entire community with the Cup Issue 84: Saturday, 2 July 2022 …
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Watch Our 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards

Watch Our 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards Miss the Media Awards? Watch here! Dear John, On Sunday, we celebrated our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards. We hope you found the program both moving and inspiring. If you joined us live, thank y…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Here's how to watch the MPAC Media Awards

Here's how to watch the MPAC Media Awards Join the live stream on Facebook or YouTube at the links below. Dear John, This is a reminder that our 30th-anniversary MPAC Media Awards event is just a few hours away! HE…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Morgan Freeman at the MPAC Media Awards

Morgan Freeman at the MPAC Media Awards We’re incredibly humbled to share that Mr. Freeman will be joining us tomorrow to celebrate our 30th annual Media Awards Dear John, 30 years ago…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 11:33 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade

[MPAC Policy Updates] SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade | The US must lead the way in getting Aid to Afghans | How We Should Understand Juneteenth | This Sunday the 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards Issue 83: Friday, 24 June 2022 …
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
June 19, 2022 at 8:18 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Happy Juneteenth | In Defense of Democracy and Pluralism

[MPAC Policy Updates] Happy Juneteenth | In Defense of Democracy and Pluralism Juneteenth; In Defense of Democracy and Pluralism; 2nd Hearing on Investigation of January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol; 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards Issue 82: …
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Honoring Three TV Series Helping to Create a Critical Mass

Honoring Three TV Series Helping to Create a Critical Mass We’re 10 days away from our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards! Dear John, We're 10 days away from our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards! We have a fun show planned f…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Amna Nawaz & Hisham Tawfiq: Giving a Voice to the Unheard

Amna Nawaz & Hisham Tawfiq: Giving a Voice to the Unheard Our 30th annual MPAC Media Awards honors voices of courage and conscience who fearlessly speak up to influence and broaden the minds of millions. Dear John, Our 30th annu…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 1:29 AM

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC President's Report

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC President's Report MPAC President's Report; MPAC Joins Coalition Statement on Buffalo Mass Shooting & Title 42; Join us for the 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards Issue 81: Friday, 10 June 2022 …
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 9:12 PM

THIS Is What Community Collaboration Looks Like

THIS Is What Community Collaboration Looks Like 5 organizations. 200+ years of combined of experience. 1 goal.  Dear John,  Yesterday was a momentous day for American Muslim organizations on the national stage. MPAC’s Policy Burea…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Creating a Critical Mass – We Are Doing It Because of YOU

Creating a Critical Mass – We Are Doing It Because of YOU 33 years ago, co-founders of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Dr. Maher Hathout and Salam Al-Marayati knew that they had to position the Dear John,  33 year…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 12:50 AM

[MPAC Policy Updates] The First Step Towards Meaningful Action

[MPAC Policy Updates]  The First Step Towards Meaningful Action The First Step Towards Meaningful Action; Join us for the inaugural National American Muslim Policy Conference; 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards Issue 80: Sunday, 5 June 2022 …
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 4:59 PM

A Special Thank You

A Special Thank You You answered the call   Dear John,  Throughout last month’s Ramadan Campaign, we shared stories illustrating the impact of our work in Washington and Hollywood. Alongside those stories, we humbly a…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 10:45 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] From Thoughts and Prayers to Real Leadership

[MPAC Policy Updates]  From Thoughts and Prayers to Real Leadership Statement: From Thoughts and Prayers to Real Leadership; Democracy Forums: Defining Pluralism in the 21st Century Issue 79: Friday, 27 May 2022 …
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Muslim Women Creators Changing the Game in Entertainment

Muslim Women Creators Changing the Game in Entertainment We’re exactly one month away from the 30th annual MPAC Media Awards Share Tweet Fwd …
  Rummi Khan · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 2:41 AM

Engaging in critical discourse on democracy and pluralism

Engaging in critical discourse on democracy and pluralism   Dear John,  The difficult conversations are often easy to avoid, but are needed today more than ever. Last Wednesday in Washington, we launched our nationwid…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 12:57 AM

From Thoughts and Prayers to Real Leadership

From Thoughts and Prayers to Real Leadership Our statement on the tragedy in TX   To God we Belong and to God we Shall Return. Today, 18 children and one teacher in Uvalde, Texas did not go home to their families af…
  Sue Obeidi, MPAC · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 8:21 PM

RSVP for Our ATX TV Festival Panel

RSVP for Our ATX TV Festival Panel The MPAC Hollywood Bureau will be hosting a panel on June 4th at 10:30 am CT Share Tweet Fwd Dear John…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 9:17 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Leading the Fight Against Domestic Terrorism

[MPAC Policy Updates] Leading the Fight Against Domestic Terrorism Leading the Fight Against Domestic Terrorism; National American Muslim Policy Conference; MPAC Media Awards; Summer Internship program Issue 78: Friday, 20 May 2022 …
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Terrorism is terrorism.

Terrorism is terrorism.   Our intelligence agencies are tasked with determining what the greatest threat is to our country and ensuring that it never sees the light of day. They all have come to the same conclusion: D…
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 4:56 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Shereen Abu Aqleh: How We Honor Her Legacy

[MPAC Policy Updates] Shereen Abu Aqleh: How We Honor Her Legacy Shereen Abu Aqleh: How We Honor Her Legacy; National American Muslim Policy Conference; MPAC Media Awards; Summer Internship program Issue 77: Sunday, 15 May 2022 …
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 2:02 AM

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Visits the Islamic Center of Southern California

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Visits the Islamic Center of Southern California   Dear John,  O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, …
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
May 7, 2022 at 3:12 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Building a Foundation for Human Security for All

[MPAC Policy Updates] Building a Foundation for Human Security for All Building a Foundation for Human Security for All; National American Muslim Policy Conference; MPAC Media Awards; Summer Internship program Issue 76: Saturday, 7 May 2022…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Two More Media Awards Honorees Announced

Two More Media Awards Honorees Announced From a Chief Correspondent to a Marine turned actor/activist... Dear John, Eid Mubarak! I hope yesterday was full of joy and blessings. For 30 years, the MPAC Media Awards has recognized fil…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Your voice at the White House today

Your voice at the White House today Please send me a quick note by replying back to this email with either a question or something you want me to share. You can send a direct email to Share Tweet …
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Eid Mubarak, From MPAC

Eid Mubarak, From MPAC Wishing You and Your Family a Blessed Eid Share Tweet Fwd Dear John, Assalaamu Alaykum.   Thank…
  Rummi Khan, MPAC · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 2:08 AM

A Postcard of a Better Future

A Postcard of a Better Future This month has been a beautiful portal in time Share Tweet Fwd Dear John,   As we complete Ramadan I’m gra…
  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 9:41 PM

Planting Seeds of Change

Planting Seeds of Change Dawah in Ramadan Share Tweet Fwd Dear John, Ramadan is many things. A month of family, community, and unity. A m…
  Sue Obeidi, MPAC · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 2:38 AM

Muslims, Media, and the Future

Muslims, Media, and the Future We're changing the narrative on Muslims in America Share Tweet Fwd Dear John,   Throughout this beautiful …
  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 5:17 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] Effective Advocacy and the Spirit of Our Union

[MPAC Policy Updates] Effective Advocacy and the Spirit of Our Union Effective Advocacy and the Spirit of Our Union; National American Muslim Policy Conference; MPAC Media Awards; Summer Internship program Issue 75: Friday, 29 April 2022 …
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 6:24 AM

RE: Triple the Blessings

RE: Triple the Blessings I'll be brief. We are so close to our goal for the 3:1 match. Check out the email below if you haven't seen it yet. Can you help us get there tonight? Dear John,  I'll be brief. We are so close to our goal for the 3:1 match…
  Rummi Khan, MPAC · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 3:00 AM

FW: Triple the Blessings

FW: Triple the Blessings I want to make sure you saw Saif's email for the 3-to-1 match campaign. Every dollar that is given is being matched 3 times by a group of our donors Dear John,  I want to make sure you saw Saif's email for the 3-to-1 match …