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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 1:37 AM

Our Goal is Within Reach

Our Goal is Within Reach On this global day of giving, support Palestine awareness and the next generation of Pro-Palestinian voices Dear John, Our goal is within reach. We've raised $17,487.86 today, and we still hav…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Billboards for Palestine: National Campaign

Billboards for Palestine: National Campaign On this global day of giving, support Palestine awareness and the next generation of Pro-Palestinian voices Dear John, I'll be brief: Today is Giving Tuesday and millions of…
  MPAC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:12 AM

Shooting of Palestinian Students Investigated as Hate Crime

Shooting of Palestinian Students Investigated as Hate Crime Shooting of Palestinian Students Being Investigated as Hate Crime   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | November 27, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply …
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 3:24 AM

Policy Rewind: All Eyes on Palestine

Policy Rewind: All Eyes on Palestine Issue 10: November 9, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments from MPAC’s Policy Bureau Dear John,   This past month has been difficult…
  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Salam Al-Marayati Joined CNN LIVE Today

Salam Al-Marayati Joined CNN LIVE Today Keep this conversation going. Dear John, Today, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati joined CNN Newsroom live with host Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the growing distrust among American Muslim voters as the Bide…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Honoring Jewish Voice for Peace

Honoring Jewish Voice for Peace Dear John, It is our privilege to announce that we will be honoring Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), a prominent voice in calling for the safety and security of Palestinians suffering in Gaza, with the Voic…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Announcing Congresswoman Barbara Lee at Convention

Announcing Congresswoman Barbara Lee at Convention Dear John, We are proud to announce that Congresswoman Barbara Lee will be joining us as a speaker at the 2023 MPAC Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change on Saturday, Nove…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 1:24 AM

Palestine at the Convention

Palestine at the Convention With everything happening in Gaza, its more important than ever that we come together as a community to organize and strategize. Buy your tickets now Dear John, I know there is a lot on our minds, so I’ll b…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 12:27 AM

Advocate With Confidence: Palestine Toolkit and Resource Guide

Advocate With Confidence: Palestine Toolkit and Resource Guide Dear John,  As the death toll in Gaza continues to climb and Muslim and Arab communities face backlash for supporting the people of Palestine, it is important that all o…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 12:07 AM

Call for A Ceasefire in Gaza NOW

Call for A Ceasefire in Gaza NOW Dear John,  The ongoing violence in Gaza has taken a devastating toll on the lives of the Palestinian people, causing immeasurable suffering and loss. As of today, over 5,000 Palestinians have been k…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Rising for Gaza: The Time For Action is Now

Rising for Gaza: The Time For Action is Now Dear John, As we continue our calls for protections of the people of Palestine, we must also empower our communities with the knowledge necessary to organize effectively and safely. Tonigh…
  MPAC · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 11:38 PM

MPAC Urges the Biden Administration to Take Swift Action

MPAC Urges the Biden Administration to Take Swift Action MPAC Urges the Biden Administration to Take Swift Action   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | October 16, 2023 —The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) urgently demands that th…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Palestine: Taking Back the Narrative

Palestine: Taking Back the Narrative Dear John, As we are witnessing the destruction of Gaza by Israeli forces – with innocent civilians bearing the brunt of this onslaught – we took time to discuss the ramifications with three impo…
  MPAC · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 8:34 PM

MPAC Gravely Concerned Over Escalating Violence Between Hamas and Israel

MPAC Gravely Concerned Over Escalating Violence Between Hamas and Israel MPAC Gravely Concerned Over Escalating Violence Between Hamas and Israel Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | October 7, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council …
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Policy Rewind Special Edition: Conversations on Capitol Hill

Policy Rewind Special Edition: Conversations on Capitol Hill Updates on two crucial D.C. events and more! Issue 9: October 6, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments from MPAC’s Policy Bureau THIS MONTH IN DC – U.S. …
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Early Bird Ticket Deadline

Early Bird Ticket Deadline Only a few days left before our early bird offer expires! Dear John, Are you ready for a day of engaging discussions and enlightening experiences? The 2023 MPAC Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Ch…
  MPAC · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 9:09 PM

MPAC Welcomes Creation of WH Office of Gun Violence Prevention

MPAC Welcomes Creation of WH Office of Gun Violence Prevention MPAC Welcomes the Creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 22, 2023 —  MPAC commends the Biden Administ…
  MPAC · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 9:10 PM

MPAC Supports NJ Mayor's Lawsuit Over Terrorism Watchlist

MPAC Supports NJ Mayor's Lawsuit Over Terrorism Watchlist MPAC Supports New Jersey Mayor's Lawsuit Over Terrorism Watchlist   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 18, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) stands by P…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Announcing Camp Izza at the Convention: Tickets On Sale Now!

Announcing Camp Izza at the Convention: Tickets On Sale Now! Dear John, We are thrilled to announce Camp Izza as our featured youth program at the 2023 MPAC Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change!  This year, children age…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Announcing Two New Convention Speakers!

Announcing Two New Convention Speakers! Check out our lineup for the 2023 MPAC Convention! Dear John, Get ready for an event you do not want to miss! The 2023 MPAC Annual Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change is happenin…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 10:57 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: August 2023

MPAC Policy Rewind: August 2023 Issue 8: September 7, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments from MPAC’s Policy Bureau THIS MONTH IN DC – Remembering Abdelhamid Youness, Co-Founder of MPAC, Two Years Later: Afghan Wo…
  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Unleash Your Leadership Potential with CLDP!

Unleash Your Leadership Potential with CLDP! 2024 Applications Open Now Dear Future Leaders, Are you ready to step into public service positions and make a lasting impact as an American Muslim on Capitol Hill? We are thrilled to ann…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Get Your Early Bird Tickets Today! MPAC Convention

Get Your Early Bird Tickets Today! MPAC Convention Join Mehdi Hassan and MPAC for the 2023 Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change Dear John, The 2023 MPAC Annual Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change will t…
  MPAC · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 7:40 PM

MPAC Urges Minority Communities to Stay Vigilant

MPAC Urges Minority Communities to Stay Vigilant MPAC Urges Minority Communities to Stay Vigilant Amidst Rise in White Supremacist Threats Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 29, 2023 — This week, the Muslim Public Affairs Coun…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Tickets On Sale Now! MPAC Convention

Tickets On Sale Now! MPAC Convention Join Mehdi Hassan and MPAC for the 2023 Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change Dear John, It is our privilege to formally invite you to the forthcoming Muslim Public Affairs Council (…
  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Tickets On Sale Now! MPAC Convention

Tickets On Sale Now! MPAC Convention Join Mehdi Hassan and MPAC for the 2023 Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change Dear John, It is our privilege to formally invite you to the forthcoming Muslim Public Affairs Council (…
  MPAC · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 9:12 PM

MPAC Co-Founder, Abdelhamid Youness, Leaves a Lasting Legacy

MPAC Co-Founder, Abdelhamid Youness, Leaves a Lasting Legacy MPAC Co-Founder, Abdelhamid Youness, Leaves a Lasting Legacy Los Angeles, CA | www.mpac.org | August 21, 2023 — To God we belong, and to Him we shall return. …
  MPAC · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 10:42 PM

MPAC Calls on Muslim Communities to Protect Houses of Worship

MPAC Calls on Muslim Communities to Protect Houses of Worship MPAC Calls on Muslim Communities to Protect Houses of Worship Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 18, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply sadde…
  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]
August 5, 2023 at 3:59 PM

CLDP Rewind: July 2023

CLDP Rewind: July 2023 Dear John, Our Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) fellows have officially wrapped their summer in DC. As many of the fellows get ready to return to their studies in the Fall, and others prepar…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 9:37 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: July 2023

MPAC Policy Rewind: July 2023 Issue 7: August 2, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments from MPAC’s Policy Bureau THIS MONTH IN DC – The Quran Cannot Be Burned, MPAC Calls on Congress to Affirm its Commitment to Pale…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Hearing Our Concerns

Hearing Our Concerns Dear John, Over the last few weeks, The House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees held hearings on issues that MPAC’s Policy Bureau has long been recognized for its leadership. The hearings provided an oppo…
  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 9:36 PM

MPAC at ColorComm Conference Miami

MPAC at ColorComm Conference Miami Muslims and More in Hollywood at the ColorComm Conference in Miami Dear John, May the Peace and Blessings of God be with you. You haven’t received an update about the MPAC Hollywood …
  MPAC Research Bureau · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Observing Ashura

Observing Ashura Today marks the 10th of Muharram, or Ashura, a solemn commemoration for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The sacrifice of Imam Hussein, his companions, and his famil…
  AAMIC · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 10:04 PM

AAMIC Condemns Florida Black History Curriculum Revisions

AAMIC Condemns Florida Black History Curriculum Revisions Florida's Anti-Woke Rhetoric and Curriculum Revisions are an Anti-Black Joke By: Sister Katrina Hasan Hamilton, Member and Brother Umar Hakim-Dey, Chair | African American M…
  MPAC · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 10:26 PM

"The Quran Cannot Be Burned"

"The Quran Cannot Be Burned" The desecration of the Quran in Stockholm, Sweden last month has given way to a strong reaction from the global Muslim community. “The Quran Cannot Be Burned”   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | July 2…
  MPAC · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM

MPAC Urges Congress to Reconsider Hosting Israeli President Herzog

MPAC Urges Congress to Reconsider Hosting Israeli President Herzog Israeli President Isaac Herzog MPAC Calls on Congress to Affirm its Commitment to Palestinian Human Rights   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | July…
  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 11:02 PM

CLDP Rewind: June 2023

CLDP Rewind: June 2023 Meet our next generation of American Muslim leaders. Dear John, Our Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Fellows kicked off their summer in the nation’s capital. As we reach the midpoint of the…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 9:06 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: June 2023

MPAC Policy Rewind: June 2023 Issue 6: July 5, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments from MPAC’s Policy Bureau THIS MONTH IN DC – A Call for Accountability: Redefining the US-India Relationship, MPAC Deeply Concerne…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Free Speech and Hate on the Internet

Free Speech and Hate on the Internet Dear John, Earlier this week, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) hosted a panel discussion on Navigating Between Free Speech and Hate: Regulating Social Media, as part of our …
  MPAC · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 9:35 PM

MPAC Deeply Concerned Over SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

MPAC Deeply Concerned Over SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling MPAC Deeply Concerned Over Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 29, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) …
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 1:59 AM

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak! Dear John,  Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones! May this Eid ul Udha be filled with joy, peace, and abundant blessings for you and your family. As we come together in celebration of Prophet Abraham (PBUH), let us ref…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Hajj is About the Human Family

Hajj is About the Human Family Dear John,  As the day of Arafa and Eid ul Udha approach, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this special time of year for Muslims across the world. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are some of the…
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Hajj is About the Human Family

Hajj is About the Human Family Dear John,  As the day of Arafa and Eid ul Udha approach, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this special time of year for Muslims across the world. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are some of the…
  MPAC · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Modi Visit Highlights Need for Accountability in India

Modi Visit Highlights Need for Accountability in India Redefining the US-India Relationship on the Basis of Human Rights A Call for Accountability: Redefining the US-India Relationship on the Basis of Human Rights Wit…
  MPAC · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 9:44 PM

MPAC Congratulates Honorable Judge Choudhury for Historic Confirmation

MPAC Congratulates Honorable Judge Choudhury for Historic Confirmation Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal Judge Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 16, 2023 — On Thursday, June 15th, another milestone in American …
  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 5:52 PM

MPAC Participates in Faith-Based Security Advisory Council to DHS

MPAC Participates in Faith-Based Security Advisory Council to DHS Dear John, This past week, many faith-based leaders briefed the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council at a meeting with the Secretary of Homeland Securi…
  MPAC · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 9:17 PM

MPAC Supports Dilawar Syed for SBA Deputy Administrator

MPAC Supports Dilawar Syed for SBA Deputy Administrator MPAC Welcomes the Nomination of Dilawar Syed for SBA Deputy Administrator Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 7, 2023 — After almost two years of delays, Dilawar Syed’s nomin…
  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 8:50 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: May 2023

MPAC Policy Rewind: May 2023 Issue 5: June 1, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments in MPAC’s D.C. Office THIS MONTH IN DC – Justice for Shireen Act, MPAC Welcomes the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism,…
  Lubna Hassan Heikal · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Empower the Next Generation of Youth Leaders

Empower the Next Generation of Youth Leaders Dear John, This month, we gathered at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan to support an important cause and celebrate the accomplishments of CLDP fellows fr…
  MPAC · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 11:44 PM

MPAC Welcomes the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

MPAC Welcomes the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism MPAC Welcomes the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | May 25, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) welcomes the …