Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 8:05 PM

meet Reema Dodin & celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend, Our community has come a long way over the years and we are proud to recognize the Arab American leaders who have paved the way for young people in all industries and who make positive change in this country. To continue our celebration this month, I am…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 6:37 PM

meet Gigi & Bella Hadid & celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend, As we continue to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, I hope that we take this opportunity to recognize the great prgress our community has made and the power we have built. We have faced challenges in having our contributions recognized in politics…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 2:19 PM

TIME SENSITIVE: White House briefing for Arab Americans with State Dept. officials, MON 1PM ET

Dear Friend, The White House is convening a briefing with State Department officials for Arab Americans taking place on Monday at 1PM ET. Your invitation and sign up link is below. If you are able to attend please sign up today. The briefing will cover a broad range of Arab world issues and you h…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 5:32 PM

meet Abdullah Hammoud and celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend,   Each year for Arab American Heritage Month (#AAHM), we look forward to honoring Arab American culture, history, cuisine, and more. It is a time where we reflect on the positive impact our community has made and lift up our experiences.   We have come …

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM

White House Invite: Briefing for Arab American Community

Dear Friend, In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, the White House is hosting some virtual events this month. I am excited to share with you the invitation for the first one taking place next Tuesday. Please see below for more information and I hope you can make it. Last week, President…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Starting Thursday, join us for Gaza 101, a virtual mini-course

Register NOW for a 4-part program on the culture, history, politics, and economics of Gaza.     Dear Friend, If you haven't already registered for our upcoming series, Gaza 101: A Mini-Course in Four Parts (Culture, History, Politics & Economics), I hope you wil…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Friend join me & Amnesty Intl USA's Exec Dir at 2pm ET Wed for Coffee & a Column

This week on Coffee and Column we'll discuss the murder of Palestinian American Omar Assad. We'll also be joined by Amnesty International USA head Paul O'Brien. Dear Friend, This week on Coffee and a Column I will be joined by Paul O'Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, to disc…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Gaza 101: Upcoming Educational Series

Register NOW for a 4-part program on the culture, history, politics, and economics of Gaza.     Dear Friend, Discussions of Israel/Palestine in the West all too often neglect to include Palestinian voices, particularly those from Gaza. As such, inaccurate depictions…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Friend, you give me confidence

Friend,   Time is running out for us to meet our year-end goal of $200,000.   To help us reach our goal, a generous donor has offered to match all contributions made before midnight tomorrow night.   Today only we can m…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Friend, reupping this

    Dear Friend, I know this is a long email, but I am hoping you will take another look at it. As you can imagine, two years into the COVID pandemic has created a very different version of normal. This new normal has kept our small, committed staff exceedingly bu…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:44 PM

reflecting on responsibility

    Dear Friend, During this season of reflection, I want you to know how thankful I am for your support of AAI and your belief in our mission. Your commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us is inspiring. It reminds me of the story of the birth of Jesus…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Friend, it's a LOT, I know

    Dear Friend, Two years of the COVID pandemic and a very different version of normal has kept our small, committed staff exceedingly busy. In the aftermath of a tumultuous four years where the pace of policy became dangerously accelerated, AAI worked around the …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 5:08 PM

with you, Friend

Dear Friend,   As 2021 draws to a close, I have begun to reflect on our accomplishments over the last year. Together, we have been a force— not only to lead the fight for progress, but to win it.    At every turn we worked hard to ensure Ar…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 2:17 PM

from Saturday, take a look & let me know

    Dear Friend, I spent Saturday night speaking to MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin about the bigoted campaigns against Arab Americans and American Muslims who serve on Capitol Hill. You know what I am talking about. The ugly lies and attacks that are endangering the lives…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Friend any amount counts & makes a difference!

    Dear Friend, I don't want you to ever doubt that your contribution makes a difference. The work we do together is fueled by supporters just like you. People who care about Palestine, Lebanon, fighting hate crimes, and standing for civil rights. Together, with y…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:43 PM

today, double your impact for Arab Americans

TODAY/November 30/Giving Tuesday you have the chance to double AAI's resources!      Dear Friend, #GivingTuesday is here and community members like you are the reason we're so excited! If you're as passionate as we are about civil rights, voting rights, Palestine, L…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 4:04 PM

your impact doubles

    Dear Friend, Did you know that AAI works every day to empower Arab Americans and ensure our community's concerns are heard? Fighting for civil rights, voting rights, for Palestine, and against bigotry and hate. That's what we believe in and that's what we do.  …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 2:24 PM

double your donation

Between now and November 30/Giving Tuesday you have the chance to double AAI's resources!      Dear Friend, The Arab American Institute is advancing Arab American political empowerment every day. Now, during this holiday season, you have the opportunity to become a …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 4:22 PM

tomorrow: join Annissa Essaibi George, proud Arab American elected official

Register NOW to hear from Annissa Essaibi George, Councilwoman At-Large in the City of Boston, at our last Generations series of 2021.     Dear Friend, With one day to go, please don't forget to sign up and join Annissa Essaibi George, Councilwoman At-Large in the …

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  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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