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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
October 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Share Your YallaVote! pride with virtual backgrounds

Display community pride and remind others to #YallaVote! with these virtual backgrounds. As we all continue to practice social distancing, we're sharing these #YallaVote virtual backgrounds so you can display your community pride and remind others to #YallaVote! In response to the pandemic, the…
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Join me on Twitter tonight for the 1st Presidential debate

  Hi Friend, Tonight is the first Presidential debate of the 2020 General Election. Democratic Nominee Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald J. Trump are set debate tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate will be live broadcast on major networks an…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on how the version of American history the President wants taught in schools doesn't convey the full story of the roles played by slavery, genocide, and imperial conquest in…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on my memories of the impact 9/11 had on Arab and Muslim Americans and why we should never forget the fear and pain caused by the backlash. Please register here to receive t…
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  Arab American Institute Foundation · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day. October is Election Month.

Friend, Today is National Voter Registration Day. October is Election Month. November 3rd is Election Day. We stand at a moment in history unlike any other.     2020 has brought its fair share of challenges – from a global pandemic and increased violence to seein…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on why a new Palestinian vision for the future is sorely needed. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call tomorrow, September 9, 2020, from …
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on how voters' perceptions of candidates play an important role in their decision on Election Day, which a look back at presidential campaigns since the 1980s. Please regist…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 5:22 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Save the Census

Friend, For the first time since 1790, the U.S. Census is being cut short.  Tell Your Legislator: It Is Our Constitutional Right to Be Counted Defend Our Democracy. Save the 2020 Census. The U.S. Constitution mandates a count of all persons living in the United S…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 7:21 PM

March with Us: Friday, August 28, at 10:30am

Join the Arab American Contingent at the Commitment March on Washington: Aug. 28   Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks!  Join Arab Americans in Washington, D.C. on August 28th as we march against racism, anti-Blackness, and injustice! Let us know if you …
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM

How You Can Help Lebanon - TODAY

  Hi Friend, Like all of you, we watched the images coming from Lebanon 16 days ago today with great sadness. We have had the necessary policy conversations and have seen important actions from members of Congress. Through it all, how to help the people—a…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on the virtual Democratic Convention and the difficulties it presents for forging unity and energizing activists. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Take Action: Ask your Representative to Halt Deportations of Lebanese in the United States

  Hi Friend, The explosion in Beirut may be the largest non-atomic explosion in a populated area in history. Hospitals in Beirut that were already at capacity because of the coronavirus have been badly damaged or destroyed. 300,000 people became homeless …
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 5:19 PM

, You're Invited! 2020 Convention Hafli, Palestine panel & Civil Rights discussion

I am so excited and proud to invite you to the Arab American Institute's 2020 Convention programming! Featuring experts, news makers, and a traditional Hafli welcome event, we have been able to showcase Arab American culture and hospitality to draw in Delegates from across the nation to share our …
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Happening NOW: Emergency briefing on Lebanon

Join the Arab American Institute for a discussion on Lebanon’s current economic and political state in the wake of the tragic Beirut explosion.   Hi Friend, Happening now on Facebook Live. Watch here:   https://www.facebook.com/ArabAmericanInstitute/videos…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Join us TODAY for an emergency briefing on Lebanon

Join the Arab American Institute for a discussion on Lebanon’s current economic and political state in the wake of the tragic Beirut explosion.   Hi Friend, I hope you will  join the Arab American Institute today for a discussion on Lebanon’s current econo…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Tragic Explosion in Beirut Requires Immediate Response

  Hi Friend, As you have surely heard by now, an explosion yesterday in the port of Lebanon's capital city killed dozens and injured thousands. The fallout of the accident, including both the immediate damage and the long road toward recovery, could cause…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on my experiences over three decades of fighting Democratic Party platforms on Israel/Palestine. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call to…
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  Yalla Vote · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Organize. Register. Yalla, Vote!

Sign Up with #YallaVote to Register Voters on September 22, National Voter Registration Day! Hi Friend, National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), a national nonpartisan civic holiday, was created to promote voter registration and ensure no eligible individual misses their opportuni…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote in my Washington Watch column that “getting religion” isn’t the way to win the White working class. It’s empathy and inclusion that are sorely needed.. Please register here to receive the dial-in info…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Join tomorrow at 2pm for Coffee and a Column

  Dear Friend, After reviewing the chat questions that came through in last week's "Coffee and a Column," I want to continue our discussion of AIPAC's role and the Democratic Party's Platform language on Israel/Palestine, Please register here to receive t…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Washington Watch: A Passion for Justice

  A Passion for Justice Dr. James J. Zogby © President, Arab American Institute Washington’s elites, like Hollywood’s, can be quite shallow, placing value on titles, wealth, or appearance. Back in the 1990s, my wife Eileen and I were invited to a dinner h…
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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Join me for Coffee & A Column tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote in my Washington Watch column about how fear shaped the way Congress acted on Israel-Palestine issues. I will be discussing this further during our regular Coffee And A Column meeting Wednesday. Pleas…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 12:30 PM

July 6-10: Arab American Census Week of Action

Join us for Arab American Census Week of Action, July 6-10 Hi Friend, Our community’s visibility on the 2020 Census will determine our political power, representation in Congress, and access to vital resources for the next decade - yet we believe much of our commu…
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  Nadia Aziz · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Arab American survey request - Howard University Dissertation

    Good Afternoon,   I hope this e-mail finds you well and healthy.   I am reaching out on behalf of a doctoral student at Howard University. Lawrence Wilson is a student in the Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies. His dissertation is on the prevalence of perceiv…
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  AAI Communications · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Join Us Today At Noon ET For Virtual Event with NYU ft. Dr. Jim Zogby

Join us at noon today for a virtual event with NYU’s Young Leaders Network featuring Dr. Jim Zogby. Good Morning –   Today at 12 p.m. ET, AAI is co-hosting a virtual event with NYU’s Young Leaders Network. Join us at noon today (9 a.m. PT) to hear Dr. Zogby speak about his newest book, "The Tumult…
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Invitation: Join Me For A Coffee And A Column Meeting Tomorrow

  Dear Friend, Another week brings a new Coffee And A Column meeting. As we discussed last week, we should all be deeply concerned by the extent to which our country is plagued by systemic racism and endemic police violence - and the failure of our leader…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Take Action NOW to Support Black Communities

Arab American Institute   Friend -- We are thankful to all those who were able to join our community call on Wednesday. These are challenging times, and we are grateful for the opportunity to come together and have conversations about how we can support critical policing re…
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Coffee and a Column - A Community Conversation

Arab American Institute   Dear Friend, As I wrote yesterday, I am deeply troubled by the murder of Mr. George Floyd, the video of which represents just one more painful reminder of the legacy of racism, the danger to Black Americans posed by out-of-control endemic police v…
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  Yalla Vote · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 10:59 AM

#YallaVote TODAY, DC!

Arab American Institute ? Friend, TODAY, June 2nd, is the last day to vote in the DC Primary Election. All vote centers are open from 7:00am-8:00pm. The usual 144 precincts will NOT open on Election Day.? Please Note: Traveling to and from polls is considered an essential …
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Washington Watch: A Hopeful Vision of Service

Arab American Institute by James Zogby Dear Reader,  Thank you for your continued support.  This week’s Washington Watch was written and submitted prior to the murder of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the subsequent protests across the country. I a…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 6:26 PM

RSVP Now: Coffee And A Column with Jim, May 20 at 2 PM ET

Arab American Institute ? Friend -- Tomorrow, May 20, at 2 p.m. ET, AAI President Jim Zogby will host a Zoom meetup as part of the Coffee And A Column weekly series, where he discusses the latest of his Washington Watch column. This week, the topic of discussion centers aro…
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 11:10 PM

Washington Watch: “The Tumultuous Decade”

Arab American Institute by James Zogby “The Tumultuous Decade” On May 20th, the Middle East Institute will release my new book “The Tumultuous Decade,” a book that brings together a decade of Zogby Research Services (ZRS) of Arab, Turkish, and Iranian public opinio…
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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Coffee And A Column: Join Me Wednesday, May 20, 2 PM ET

Arab American Institute ? Dear Friend,? I hope you're staying safe and healthy. Our?weekly Zoom meeting aimed at creating an online space for communication and collaboration, which we have called "Coffee And A Column," has taken off with great success thanks to you all.? It…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 1:29 AM

BREAKING: Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act Passes the House

Arab American Institute   Dear Friend, I sent the below e-mail almost a year ago on July 3, 2019. Today on May 15, 2020, I write to share that the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer NO HATE Act just passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of a larger COVID-19 relief…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 12:03 PM

💓Together We Give💓 #GivingTuesdayNow💓

Arab American Institute   Dear Friend, Today, the Arab American Institute is taking part in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving in response to the need caused by the COVID-19 crisis. In this time of uncertainty, there's a basic truth that gives us hope - th…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 9:04 PM

#ArabAmericansLead on the Frontlines

Arab American Institute   Hello Friend,  On the final day of #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate all of you. Each one of you, in your own way, is making a difference. Whether it be by staying home, offering words of support, working in an essential role, or just making…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 4:27 PM

#ArabAmericansLead With Resiliency

Arab American Institute   Hello Friend,  As we continue to mark #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth, we reflect on our community's contributions and successes while knowing that the future for everyone will be vastly different. Facing these challenges will require resilience and her…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 9:49 PM

#ArabAmericansLead With Kindness

Arab American Institute   Hello Friend,  This #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth is different from any other and it makes us more mindful of what holds meaning and value. For us, that is all of you. Each day we witness heartbreak but we also witness acts of kindness that show the b…
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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 8:55 PM

We're not going to see you tonight but you can still help

NationBuilder Friend -- Tonight was to be a night of celebration - a night when our community lifts up what’s best in humanity through the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards.  The AAI team would have spent the day finalizing seating, checking the table settings, rehearsing the a…
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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 7:34 PM

#ArabAmericansLead Through COVID19 Crisis

Arab American Institute   Hello Friend,  This challenging time makes us all more mindful of what truly matters: our family, our loved ones, and everyone else we value. For AAI, that includes you. Now, more than ever, we're grateful for all the ways, big and small, Arab Amer…
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  YallaCountMeIn · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Census 2020 Day of Action!

NationBuilder Dear Friend, April 1st 2020 is Census Day and here is what YOU can do TODAY to ensure the Arab American community is fairly and accurately counted in the 2020 Census: Forward this email to all the Arab Americans in your network, Post on social media saying y…
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  YallaCountMeIn · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Tomorrow is April 1! Census 2020 Day of Action!

NationBuilder Dear Friend, Tomorrow, April 1, 2020 is Census Day of Action, and we need your help to spread the word about the importance of the 2020 Census! The 2020 Census is critical for our democracy as it impacts political representation, over $800 billion in federal …
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Arab American COVID-19 Community Response Call

Arab American Institute   Friend -- We hope this e-mail finds you as healthy as possible. This is a critical year for our democracy, with both the 2020 Census and Presidential Election, decisions we all make will impact our community and country for generations to come. Yet…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 8:07 PM

The Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Education Fund

NationBuilder Dear AAI family,  Thank you to all who have reached out after hearing of the passing of Mrs. Eileen Zogby– it was truly beautiful to hear from so many of you. Many asked about ways you can show your support to Jim and honor Eileen’s memory. With that, I write today to sh…
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  YallaCountMeIn · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Have you checked your mail yet?!

NationBuilder Dear Friend, Have you checked your mail lately? By now you should have received a letter from the Census Bureau inviting you to fill out your 2020 Census questionnaire! Now is the time to ensure you are counted. While we are aware that COVID-19 is top of mind…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 6:57 PM

AAI Cancels 2020 Gibran Awards in Response to COVID-19

Arab American Institute   Friend, Because the welfare of our community and our country is at the heart of everything we do, AAI has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards on April 15 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and…
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  YallaCountMeIn · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:03 PM

The 2020 Census is LIVE!

NationBuilder Friend, There is nothing more important for the advancement of our community right now than the 2020 Census.? If you have not already received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau inviting you to fill out the 2020 Census, you will receive one by the 18th of t…
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  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 7:48 PM

With heavy hearts AAI marks the passage of Eileen Zogby

NationBuilder Dear AAI family, It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby, spouse of AAI President and Co-Founder, Dr. James Zogby. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zogby family during this difficult …
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  Ryan J. Suto · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 11:11 AM

Introducing the National Arab American Bar Association!

NationBuilder Friend, After a year of planning and community outreach, the Arab American Institute Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the National Arab American Bar Association (NAABA). Representatives LaHood and Tlaib with their NAABA membership cards Led by …
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  YallaCountMeIn · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM

ACTION ALERT: Yalla, Count Me In!

NationBuilder Friend, In one week you will begin receiving letters in your mailbox from the U.S. Census Bureau inviting you to fill out the 2020 Census.  We need every Arab American to fill out their form, and your support and engagement in this campaign are vital to ensur…
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