Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 4:05 PM

don't want you to miss Annissa Essaibi-George convo, proud Arab American Bostonian & elected official

I know you would enjoy our upcoming conversation with Annissa Essaibi George, a lifelong Boston resident who serves as an At-Large Boston City Councilor. Please don't forget to sign up.     Dear Friend, I want to make sure you don't miss this conversation with Annis…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM

ENOUGH! Lebanon’s Darkest Hour - Screening and Q&A Tonight

I hope you will book a ticket to the screening and Q&A for this important look into the realities in Lebanon. Dear Friend, I thought you'd interested in attending this film screening, "ENOUGH! LEBANON’S DARKEST HOUR." It won the Movie That Matters Award at the 2021 Cannes International Film Fe…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 12:33 AM

conversation with Annissa Essaibi-George, proud Arab American Bostonian & elected official

Annissa Essaibi George, a mom, former Boston Public Schools school teacher, small business owner, first-generation American, and lifelong Boston resident was elected as an At-Large Boston City Councilor in November 2015.     Dear Friend, The polls have just closed i…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Join me Wed 2pmET to discuss discrimination at Israeli ports of entry

I hope you will join me at 2pm ET on Wednesday to discuss discrimination against Americans at Israeli ports of entry during our weekly Coffee & Column conversation. Dear Friend, I hope you will join me at 2pm ET on Wednesday to discuss discrimination against Americans at Israeli ports of entry…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing how state interests and climate change have resulted in a water crisis in Arab countries across the Middle East. In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 3:04 PM

our remembrances Re: tell me how you remember 9/11

The outpouring of replies is incredibly moving.     Dear Friend, I hope you will join me at 2pm ET today to discuss your remembrances and the impacts of 9/11 during our Coffee & Column conversation.  After sharing my recollections of 9/11 in a variety of forums,…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 3:59 PM

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Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing post-9/11 domestic and foreign policies put in place by former President George W. Bush, and their devastating impact on both our country and the world.  In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here t…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Washignton Watch: How Bush's Handling of 9/11 Made a Mess - at Home & Abroad

Instead of building on the world's support, Bush arrogantly squandered it. The results of these fateful choices still haunt us today 20 years later.  Friend,   We invite you to join Jim Zogby this Wednesday at 2:00pm ET for a chat about his column on “How Bush’s Handling of 9/11 …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 1:15 PM

tell me how you remember 9/11

Please help us collect our story 20 years on by replying to this email.     Dear Friend, Like so many of you, I've been remembering the horrific events of 9/11 and the impact it had on our country and community. I've shared my thoughts in my column and Coffee and Co…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 6:36 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be remembering the tragic attacks on 9/11 and discussing the particular importance of recalling lessons from that period as the number of Americans with no memory of the attack continues to increase.  In case you missed it, you can read the col…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 1:47 PM

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

I'll also be sharing some new polling and analysis on American reactions to the boycott. Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing my take on the Ben & Jerry's boycott and the lessons learned. I'll also be sharing some new polling and analysis on American reactions to …

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 5:50 PM

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Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing my take on President Biden’s handling of Afghanistan and its impact on politics at home and diplomatic relations abroad. In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here to receive the dial-in information…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 5:42 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing the troubling role of dark money in elections. Specifically, I will discuss the role it played in last week's special congressional election in Ohio's 11th district.  In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please re…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 2:07 PM

AAI testifying now in the Senate

In just a few moments AAI Executive Director Maya Berry will testify in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.     Dear Friend,  In just a few moments AAI Executive Director Maya Berry will testify in front of the Senate Committ…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 8:01 PM

join me & guest Nina Turner Wed 2pm ET for Coffee & a Column

Special guest Nina Turner joins this week's Coffee and a Column discussion. Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be joined by a very special guest, my dear friend, Nina Turner. Nina is a fierce advocate for civil and human rights both at home and abroad and I'm so pleased that she…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Join me & a very special guest Wednesday at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column

You will not want to miss this Dear Friend, I will be hosting a very special guest for this week's Coffee and a Column who I know you'll want to hear from. So please, register now to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET. Aft…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 4:15 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing Anti-Semitism and Anti-Arab bigotry & the danger of weaponizing anti-Semitism to silence legitimate criticism of Israel   In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here to receive the dial-in inform…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 6:13 PM

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Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be continuing last week's discussion of the repeated disastrous decisions made by Israel, the US government, and the major Palestinian actors, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Last week I spoke on Israel and Hamas. Tomorrow I will look at t…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 5:33 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing the cycle of repeated disastrous decisions made by Israel, the US government, and the major Palestinian actors, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. In this first article I discuss Israel and Hamas. Next week I look at the US and …

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  Arab American Institute · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Today at 3PM ET - The Gaza war, antisemitism & anti-Arab Racism

AAI President Jim Zogby will be speaking on a virtual panel at 3PM Eastern today. Friend, You are invited to join us today at 3PM ET for a virtual panel conversation on The impact of the Gaza War on antisemitism and anti-Arab racism in the U.S. AAI President and Co-Founder Dr. Jim Zogby will be in…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 7:06 PM

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Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing lessons to be learned from the Arab Spring ten years on. I'm delighted that Rami Khouri, just back from Beirut, will be joining me.  In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here to receive the dial-in…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 2:19 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing the state of Palestine since Netanyahu's departure.  In case you missed it, you can read the column here.  Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:3…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Washington Watch: Netanyahu Is Out But Nothing Has Changed

This week's column from Jim Zogby. Netanyahu Is Out But Nothing Has Changed   Dr. James J. Zogby ©   President   Arab American Institute     One month after the end of the last hostilities between Israel and Hamas, events on the ground demonstrate that little has changed. And on…

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 2:42 PM

don't forget this Sunday with Rev. Jesse Jackson & MN AG Keith Ellison

Don't forget to circle back on this. I really want you to be part of this important celebration.     Dear Friend, I noticed you didn't sign up and I really don't want you to miss Sunday night when AAI will honor the Reverend Jesse Jackson with a Gibran Lifetime Achi…

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 7:12 PM

about Sunday with Rev. Jesse Jackson & MN AG Keith Ellison

I really want you to be part of this important celebration.     Dear Friend, On Sunday night AAI will honor the Reverend Jesse Jackson with a Gibran Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor will be presented by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. I r…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 4:42 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing Netanyahu's legacy after 15 years as prime minister. In case you missed it, you can read the column here. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 1:53 PM

tonight with Cornel West

    Dear Friend, Do you ever think about the future you want for our communities and wonder how you can help make it a reality?  Please join AAI and Dr. Cornel West for a hopeful conversation on "Race in American Democracy" tonight at 8PM ET.    Dr. West calls on …

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 1:39 PM

he tormented me for 15 years

    Friend, As longtime supporters, I want to share this Washingtonian Magazine article with you. It's a lengthy and telling read. For 15 years our team was terrorized by a man who wanted me, AAI's staff, and all Arab Americans dead. We never knew when he might put…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 5:41 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be discussing Immigrant Heritage Month and the two sides to our nation's history.   In case you missed it, you can read the column here. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom call on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 2:19 PM

tonight, let's talk Lebanon

    Dear Friend I know you care about Lebanon as much as I do so I hope you'll join our AAI Summit and renowned journalist Rami Khouri to discuss the Current Crisis in Lebanon and Prospects for US Policy. With Lebanon struggling to form a government and spiraling d…

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 1:43 PM

did you see? Dr. Rashid Khalidi joins us tonight

    Dear Friend, You still have time to sign up to join us at 8PM ET tonight for Dr. Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, for a discussion about "The Ongoing Denial of Palestinian Self- Determination & Equal R…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 12:45 AM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be joined by my brother John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner of John Zogby Strategies, to discuss my latest column "Our Democracy is at Risk." You can read the column here. Please register here to receive the dial-in information for the Zoom …

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 1:50 PM

about tonight with Rep. Betty McCollum

    Dear Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw this because I know you care about Palestine. Tonight we are hosting Congresswoman Betty McCollum to begin AAI's Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Leadership Summit. It's your opportunity to learn more about her groundb…

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Rev. Jesse Jackson & MN AG Keith Ellison to join us

    Dear Friend, The last year and a half have been incredibly challenging. As we come out of COVID, it's important to remember and acknowledge those that helped pave the way for our community's resiliency and political empowerment. AAI's Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Hu…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

June 5, 2021 at 4:04 PM

join Dr. Rashid Khalidi on Palestine

    Dear Friend, Please join AAI and Dr. Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, for a discussion about "The Ongoing Denial of Palestinian Self- Determination & Equal Rights." Whether you're an advocate for Pales…

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  @jjz1600 · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 8:21 PM

if you care about Lebanon

    Dear Friend With Lebanon struggling to form a government and spiraling deeper into a financial crisis, I hope you'll join our AAI Summit and renowned journalist Rami Khouri to discuss the Current Crisis in Lebanon and Prospects for US Policy.   I know you care…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 11:21 PM

one week from tonight, Rep. Betty McCollum

    Dear Friend, You care about Palestine. I care about Palestine. Now, what can we do together?  Join Congresswoman Betty McCollum one week from tonight as she kicks off AAI's Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Leadership Summit.    You'll learn more about her grou…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 1:16 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be joined by my brother John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner of John Zogby Strategies, to discuss our latest poll, “American Attitudes: Changing Opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.”  We will explore key findings including how America…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 6:16 PM

new poll on Palestine coming & check out Jim Zogby's latest media

    Dear Friend, The last few weeks have been incredibly painful as together we witnessed Israeli forces attack peaceful protestors, steal more Palestinian land, and bomb Palestinian families. During this time, AAI has been incredibly busy behind the scenes, talkin…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 11:02 AM

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

Dear Friend, In the 45 years since launching the Palestine Human Rights Campaign, I have nver witnessed the sea of change in opinion and its impact on the policy debate around Palestine that is now taking place. That change is what I wrote about this week.  And in case you missed…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Announcing the Kahlil Gibran Leadership Summit

You're invited to join us this June for the first ever Gibran Leadership Summit     Dear Friend,   We reach out to you during these difficult times to share programming designed to bring us together in conversation and elevate Arab American leadership.     This Jun…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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

Dear Friend, In the midst of the fourth devastating Israeli/Palestinian war in the past 15 years, I wrote about the lessons the Biden Administration should learn in order to put American policy on a more constructive footing. My fear is that if lessons aren’t learned, nothing wil…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 2:03 PM

1:30 ET Start - Join me TODAY for a discussion about Israel's Apartheid state & HRW's report

Dear Friend, This week, Coffee and a Column will start at 1:30pm ET. I'll be chatting with Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, about their most recent report, "A Theshold Crossed." The piece is especially important because it lays out evidence that I…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

1:30 ET Start - Join me for a discussion about Israel's Apartheid state & HRW's report

Dear Friend, This week, Coffee and a Column will start at 1:30pm ET. I'll be chatting with Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, about their most recent report, "A Theshold Crossed." The piece is especially important because it lays out evidence that I…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Palestine needs us.

    Dear Friend, #SaveSheikhJarrah.  As hashtags trend on social media, sharing devastating footage of violence in Jerusalem, organizing hundreds of thousands around the world to stand up for Palestinian human rights, we, like you, know this devastation and violenc…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

NEW START TIME - Coffee and a Column tomorrow at 2:15pm ET

Dear Friend, This week, Coffee and a Column with start at 2:15pm ET.  I'm excited to speak with Farah Nabulsi, director of the Academy Award-nominated short film, The Present. I hope you'll join me. And in case you missed it, here's a link to this week's column, "Acknowledging Ge…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 4:37 PM

before we bid farewell to Arab American Heritage Month

    Friend, on this last day of April, I want to share with you a piece I wrote for The Nation entitled, Before We Bid Farewell to Arab American Heritage Month. As you’ll see, I clearly lay out the hard-fought path we took as a community to get here. We could not h…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Ralph Nader, proud Arab American & advocate

    Friend,   By now you're likely noticing that during this 2021 Arab American Heritage Month, when we are all trying to preserve what we can of normal daily life, AAI has chosen to celebrate those who are preserving our community's culture, our stories, and our e…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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

Dear Friend, This week, I wrote about how Arab American Heritage Month is finally getting widespread attention. However, we still have a long way to go, especially when it comes to ensuring our right to advocate for Palestinian human rights. And, in case you missed it, here's a l…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:24 PM

BREAKING-passage of Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act

    Friend,   I am pleased to share with you that the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer NO HATE Act just passed the U.S. Senate as an amendment to the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I have said this before, but I am so incredibly proud of the role our team at the Arab Ame…

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