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  James Zogby · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM

TODAY at 2pm ET: Rev. Jackson's Role in Arab American Empowerment

Today on Coffee and a Column, I discuss the key role Rev. Jackson and his 1984 & 1988 Presidential Campaigns played in empowering Arab Americans in politics.     Dear Friend,   I invite you to join us today at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column to discuss the key ro…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM

TODAY at 2pmET: Let's Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!

Please join me today for a special edition of Coffee and a Column, where we will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and discuss the importance of the formal proclamation by the Biden Administration and the decades long push to make it happen.     Dear Friend,   …
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 4:26 PM

2 quick things incl ->FW: INVITE: White House Briefing for the Arab American Community: Update to the Federal Race and Ethnicity Data Standards

    Friend, Just a quick email with two things to do TODAY. First, just this morning, the OMB announced they have extended the comment period for feedback on revising the race and ethnicity standards—the new deadline for submitting a comment in support of a MENA ca…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 4:10 PM

BREAKING - Arab American Heritage Month is official!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Arab American Heritage Month.     Dear Friend, Tomorrow marks the beginning of Arab American Heritage Month. While I know we have celebrated at our schools, at work and among family and friends, in a historic first, President Biden j…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM

TOMORROW at 4:30pmET: Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour

Please join us Tomorrow Thursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET for an exclusive virtual screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour.       -  Please join us Tomorrow Thursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET for an exclusive virtual screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour. R…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM

EXCLUSIVE Virtual Screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour

I want to personally invite you to an exclusive virtual screening of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour, we will be hosting thisThursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET.       -  I want to personally invite you to an exclusive virtual screening of the film Enough! …
  James Zogby · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour Film

I want to personally invite you to a virtual viewing of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour, we will be hosting next week Thursday March 30th at 5pm ET.       -  I want to personally invite you to a virtual viewing of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour …
  Suher Adi · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Friend I'm back! FW: We need you NOW to help us get data on Arab Americans

    Friend, I know it’s been a while since you’ve seen this email in your inbox, however I am so excited to share that I am back to ensuring that our community is represented in federal data and on the decennial Census! For those of you who may not know me, from 2…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
March 12, 2023 at 5:37 PM

We need you NOW to help us get data on Arab Americans

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, but I had to reach out today.     Dear Friend, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, but I had to reach out today because we are just 30 days out from one of the most important deadlines for Arab Americans for generations to come.…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 8:18 PM

can you make The Lebanon Conversation tomorrow?

I'm hoping you will be part of our new discussion series, "The Lebanon Conversation". The first one is tomorrow Thursday March 9 at 5pm ET.      -  I'm hoping you will be part of our new discussion series, "The Lebanon Conversation". The first one is hapenning Tomo…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 3:10 PM

March 9th at 5pm ET: The Lebanon Conversation

I invite you to join our new discussion series, The Lebanon Conversation, for our inaugural talk happening next week Thursday March 9th from 5pm to 6pm ET.     -  I invite you to join our new discussion series, The Lebanon Conversation, for our inaugural talk happ…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Friend - join me today at 2pm ET - 2 MPs discuss forcing Lebanon's Parliament to Act

Today on Coffee and a Column, I will be joined by journalist and filmaker Daizy Gedeon and Lebanese Members of Parliament Najat Saliba and Melhem Khalaf.     -  I invite you to please join me for a very special conversation with Lebanese Members of Parliament, Naja…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Friend - I want u in this convo - 2 MPs discuss forcing Lebanon's Parliament to Act

This week's Coffee and a Column, I will be joined by journalist and filmaker Daizy Gedeon and Lebanese Members of Parliament Najat Saliba and Melhem Khalaf.     -  I invite you to join a very special conversation with Lebanese Members of Parliament, Najat Saliba an…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Friend, here's the deal

Friend,  Good news! For the last two days of 2022, a generous donor is doubling ANY DONATION you make. Your dollar becomes two for AAI to fight for Palestinian human rights, for voting rights, and against hate.  The only catch? We need you to act before midnight on, December 31! If you give between…
  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Friend, reupping

    Dear Friend, This is a long email. I know that. But, I am hoping you will take another look at it as we approach the New Year. Year three of COVID and so many of you have gone back to a new normal, yet the situation is anything but. Thankfully, our small, comm…
  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Friend, just thinking about how aspiration changes reality

    Dear Friend, As we all pause to reflect this holiday season, I've been thinking a lot about the aspirational Christmas of today and the reality of that very first Christmas. Doing so, I cannot help but draw on the connections between the reality of your support…
  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

it's so much

    Dear Friend, Year three of COVID and so many of you have gone back to a new normal, yet the situation is anything but. Thankfully, our small, committed staff continues to outperform the times. As we all grapple with the aftereffects of a dangerous, anti-democra…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 10:57 PM

Friend, this is it - pls see

    Friend, If everyone receiving this email gives just $1.75 we'd reach our #GivingTuesday goal! WE ARE SO CLOSE and we have a few hours left to do it!! With your help, I know we will make it!! And what does our goal mean to you? It means AAI can continue the fig…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Friend, still thinking it over?

    Friend, If you're watching your inbox #GivingTuesday can feel overwhelming. For us, it's overhwhelming with gratitude. So many worthwhile causes are reaching out AND RECEIVING support. It makes me grateful and that feeling extends to you! I'm so grateful for yo…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Friend, NOT shopping just asking

    Friend, #GivingTuesday is here and you are the reason we're so excited! I know you're as passionate about civil rights, voting rights, Palestine, Lebanon, and fighting hate crime and bigotry as we are. That is why we hope you'll consider supporting AAI today.  …
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Friend, I know you may be thinking about this

    Friend, I know you may have already seen this, but I wanted to let you know how much your support means. It literally ensures that our community's concerns are heard. Fighting for civil rights, voting rights, for Palestine, and against bigotry and hate. I know …
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Friend, we need to do this together

    Friend, It's Cyber Monday but today, like every day AAI is working 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 you believe in and tha…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 11:18 PM

doubling up

    Dear Friend, Your support of the Arab American Institute advances Arab American political empowerment every day! As you look to the holidays, your generosity will DOUBLE because an Arab American donor who shares your values has agreed to match your support, dol…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM

after last night a brief word

Friend, It’s the day after the election. At times it felt like whiplash so let me share a quick note on what we were able to achieve and where we are today. Of course, all of this is only possible because of your support. Thank you!   For nearly three decades, ou…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 3:22 PM

I need your input !!NOW!! FW: your QUICK! turn around needed - re: Israel & Visa Waiver program

    Dear Friend, Yesterday, time was of the essence. Today it's even more critical because the media is watching. Sources say that the DHS admits to what we all know to be true - Israel does not treat Americans equally and therefore does not qualify for the U.S. Vi…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 9:27 PM

your QUICK! turn around needed - re: Israel & Visa Waiver program

    Dear Friend, I need you to take action on this before Wednesday, Oct. 19, at noon ET. It's that important.  You know that Israel wants to be included in the U.S. Visa Waiver program. We have opposed this change for decades because for any country to join the U…
  James Zogby · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Join me & Stephen Walt TODAY at 2pm ET

This week Stephen Walt joins me for Coffee and a Column. We'll discuss the the consequences Ukraine will face if and when Russia's war ends.     Dear Friend, Today, I invite you to join a very special conversation with Stephen Walt, Professor of International Relati…
  James J Zogby · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Israel discriminates against Arab Americans, another 1st-hand account

Join me Wednesday at 2pm to discuss Dear Friend, I know your schedule is tough, which means you may be unable to join me on Wednesday, but this conversation is really important and I want to make sure you have the opportunity to be there if you can. This week on Coffee and a Column I will discuss …
  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Friend- you did it! 57 Members support U.S. investigation for Shireen Abu Akleh

    Dear Friend, You made the difference. In just 48 hours you, and countless others like you, spoke out in favor of justice for Shireen Abu Akel. The result? One-fourth of House Democrats responded and agreed with you - on the record! Shireen Abu Akel was an Ameri…
  Jim Zogby · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Friend, one call for Shireen Abu Akleh and justice

    Dear Friend, I know you are as furious as I am about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and the propaganda deployed to distract from the circumstances of her shooting. But there is something you can do right now to support justice for this Palestinian American jo…
  Maya Berry · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 8:22 PM

meet Fadel Adib & celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend, As Arab American Heritage Month draws to a close, I want to take this last chance to acknowledge the incredible events that have taken place across the country this month celebrating our people and culture, as well as the inspiring work of Arab American…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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.  …
  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 …
  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 …