Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Today

  I hope you and your family had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. As promised, I am reaching out on this global day of generosity called #GivingTuesday to ask for your support.   And, as we all face the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded that Arab Americans ha…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Real quick

  You may have missed my earlier email but I want to share some little (ok, BIG) things I’ve been thinking about since Election Day, especially as we head into Thanksgiving.  AAI, powered by supporters just like you, has done so much to stand up for democracy, civil rights, and …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss how the Trump Administration is undermining the Biden transition team, and how it's creating even deeper divisions in the country.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "A Rough and Roc…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Hey

  I want to share some little (ok, BIG) things I’ve been thinking about since Election Day.  AAI, powered by supporters just like you, has done so much to stand up for democracy, civil rights, and civil liberties over the last few years. Your support meant that so many Arab Amer…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss the findings of AAI's latest poll on Arab American views toward Middle East-related issues.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "Arab American Attitudes Toward Their Heritage and the …

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  AAI · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Arab American Comedy Fest - Get Your Laughs Online! Nov 13-14

Need a laugh?! Who doesn't! Well the good news is the 17th Annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival is back this weekend and it’s 100% online. Need a laugh?! The 17th Annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival is back this weekend and it’s 100% online featuring an amazing line up of comedians from acr…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss what’s clear from last week’s election: Joe Biden won; Trumpism isn’t going away; and it’s going to stay ugly in Washington.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "These Things Are Clea…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Join me TODAY at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column

  Dear Friend, Tomorrow, I'll be joined by John Zogby and Maya Berry for a special post-election edition of Coffee and a Column. We'll be providing analysis, updates about this cycle's Election Protection efforts and field updates from Arab American commu…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Join me tomorrow at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column

  Dear Friend, Tomorrow, I'll be joined by John Zogby and Maya Berry for a special post-election edition of Coffee and a Column. We'll be providing analysis, updates about this cycle's Election Protection efforts and field updates from Arab American commu…

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  Yalla Vote · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Resources to protect the vote

Bilingual resources on voting rights, what to do in case of voter intimidation, and who to call with questions or issues voting. Tomorrow is November 3— Election Day. For many voters, it is not a question of whether they will encounter challenges at the polls, but which ones. To …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Poll: Arab Americans turning out! You can help by combating Election Day disinformation.

More than 80% of Arab American voters, folks just like you, plan to vote! To help you in making a plan to vote, I’ve clipped tips on combating Election Day disinformation. With four days to go until November 3, I want to share resources to help you plan your vote if you haven’t …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Your Donation DOUBLES!! Support AAI's Yalla Vote Campaign Now

A generous donor has stepped forward to MATCH any money raised for AAI’s #YallaVote campaign between now and November 3. This means your donation will be doubled!! Friend, Our community is at its strongest when we turn out and vote! In these final days leading up …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 3:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, Instead of talking about this week's column, I'd like to share the results of our Arab American Vote 2020 poll. Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, a new poll from the Arab American Institute shows Arab American voters can have a signi…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 6:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies didn't begin with the Trump Administration. Policies that have discriminated against Arab and Muslim Americans have a century-long history. That's the topic of this week's column. And, in case you missed i…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 1:03 PM

“Democracy isn’t the objective.” We disagree.

Protecting our democracy is key to our mission of promoting the full participation of Arab Americans in civic and political life, so we have something to say.  Friend, If you missed it, there has been a lot of talk about democracy lately. That it is “on the ballot…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Final Deadline for the 2020 Census

Friend, Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, the 2020 Census will now conclude on October 15th at 11:59PM Hawaii time (October 16th, 5:59AM Eastern Daylight Time). It is critical each and every Arab American respond to the 2020 Census before the deadline …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM

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  Dear Friend, The recent accords signed by Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE aren’t the end of the Palestinian cause despite what’s being written by some overly hopeful Israeli and overly deflated Palestinian commentators.  That's the topic of this week's col…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Oct. 8th is National Arab American Voter Day!

Friends,    For over two decades the Arab American Institute has led #YallaVote, an integrated voter engagement program that works year-round to inform, register, and organize the nearly 3.7 million Arab Americans across the country.  This election season we have seen even more c…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:03 PM

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  Dear Friend, This election will largely be about Donald Trump and how voters feel about him - pro and con. That's the topic of this week's column. And, in case you missed it, please read this week's full article, "This Election is About One Thing." Plea…

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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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