Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Urgent Appeal: Support MPAC this Ramadan

Urgent Appeal: Support MPAC this Ramadan Dear John, As we approach the final hours of Laylatul Qadr – the Night of Decree, I am filled with gratitude for your steadfast support throughout these transformative months. Together, we've been dilig…

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April 5, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Harnessing the Power of Laylatul Qadr

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 3:02 AM

March Policy Rewind

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  Shahbano Nawaz, MPAC · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Is MPAC Zakat-eligible?

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Last 10 Days of Ramadan: A Renewed Commitment

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  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Prophetic Lessons on Empowering the Next Generation of Young Leaders

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  Sue Obeidi, MPAC · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Reflections on Ramadan, Revelations, and Reshaping Narratives

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM

MPAC Hosts Annual Ramadan Iftar on Capitol Hill

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 12:32 AM

BREAKING: MPAC Facilitates Dialogue with South African Foreign Minister on Palestinian Genocide

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Creating Change for a Better Future in Government and Policy

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March 15, 2024 at 5:01 PM

MPAC Urges DoE to Implement Full Strategy to Protect Students from Discrimination

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM

March Forward Together this Ramadan

March Forward Together this Ramadan Dear John, Assalamu alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak! May the blessings of this sacred month bring you and your loved ones peace and prosperity. This past year has unfolded as a journey of challenges t…

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

March 10, 2024 at 2:04 AM

February Policy Rewind

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  Shahbano Nawaz · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 12:34 AM

WATCH: MPAC on Spectrum News 1

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Candid Conversations with Presidential Candidate Dr. Cornel West

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

March 2, 2024 at 4:29 PM

FWD: MPAC Honors South Africa for Courageous Stand at ICJ

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  Shahbano Nawaz · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM

10 Days Until Ramadan

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February 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM

MPAC Honors South Africa for Courageous Stand at ICJ

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February 27, 2024 at 12:17 AM

"I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide"

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February 22, 2024 at 11:27 PM

The Black Struggle is an Islamic Struggle

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February 17, 2024 at 1:58 AM

All Eyes on Rafah

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 3:59 PM

January Policy Rewind: Check out the latest updates from MPAC's Policy Bureau

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February 7, 2024 at 4:56 AM

MPAC Concerned Over Continued Increase in Hate-motivated Attacks

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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Changing Hearts and Minds

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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 6:02 PM

MPAC Hollywood Bureau Becomes Doris Duke Grant Recipient

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Candidate Conversations with Presidential Candidate, Congressman Dean Phillips

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January 19, 2024 at 11:41 PM

MPAC joins CAIR-LA, Shura Council calling for LAPD investigation

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Candidate Conversations with Presidential Candidate Cenk Uygur

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January 17, 2024 at 1:20 AM

100 Days In: The Biden Administration's Mishandling of Gaza

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  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Update: Billboards

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January 4, 2024 at 6:44 PM

MPAC Stands with the Newark Muslim Community

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Thank you and happy new year

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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC Chief of Staff · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 12:48 AM

FWD: Changing how America perceives Islam and Muslims

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 8:26 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: December 2023

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  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Changing how America perceives Islam and Muslims

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  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]

December 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Billboard Campaign Update

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Merry Christmas to All

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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Making Our Voices Heard on the Hill

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 2:14 AM

Our Narrative on Palestine

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Time to Demand Accountability for the War Crimes in Gaza

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 12:43 AM

ICYMI: Uniting Voices for Change

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  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Invest in the Future: Supporting Young American Muslim Leaders

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 12:15 AM

TONIGHT: Join us LIVE for Uniting Voices for Change

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  Sue Obeidi, MPAC · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 5:02 PM

A Note of Gratitude and Reflection

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

A Discourse Towards Peace: The Islamic Narrative on Jerusalem and Palestine

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 1:10 AM

Time to Advocate for a War Crimes Tribunal for Gaza

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 1:35 AM

Uniting Voices for Change

Uniting Voices for Change Dear John, May peace and blessings be upon you and your family.  In 1987, we watched helplessly as Palestinians rose up in opposition to 20 years of brutal occupation. It was in that moment of …

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December 6, 2023 at 1:57 AM

MPAC Calls on Congress to Uphold First Amendment Rights

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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 9:07 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: November 2023

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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 5:04 AM

The Final Stretch

The Final Stretch On this global day of giving, support Palestine awareness and the next generation of Pro-Palestinian voices Dear John, Wow. We are now at $25,194.49, with just a few hours left before our midnight de…

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