Maya Berry · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Last call to get your tickets to TOMORROW'S show!

  Dear Friend, Be sure to get your tickets to tomorrow's very special performance of Dodi & Diana, a new play from Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy, happening TOMORROW Saturday September 6th at 7:30pm at the Mosaic Theater located in the Atlas Performic Center in Washing…

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September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Friend,, speaking truth to power until Palestine is free

    Dear Friend,  I already shared the news with you that we will present the Journalists of Gaza with the Gibran Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Reporting at the 22nd Annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala on Thursday October 23, 2025 in W…

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September 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Journalists of Gaza to receive Gibran Special Recognition Award

Bearing witness. This is why they have been targeted and why they endure. And it is why we are honored to present the Gibran Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Reporting to the Journalists of Gaza at the 22nd Annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23, 202…

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September 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Be sure to catch Kareem Fahmy's new play this Saturday (9/6)!

  Dear Friend, I invite you to join us at a special performance of Dodi & Diana, a new play from Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy, happening THIS Saturday September 6th at 7:30pm at the Mosaic Theater located in the Atlas Performic Center in Washington, DC (1333 H St NE,…

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August 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Join us at the Mosaic Theater!

  Dear Friend, I wanted to invite you to join us at a special performance of Dodi & Diana, a new play from Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy, happening on Saturday September 6th at 7:30pm at the Mosaic Theater located in the Atlas Performic Center in Washington, DC (1333 …

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August 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Friend, I need you to see Jim speaking truth

    Dear Friend,  The suffering we have witnessed over these past 22 months has been unimaginable. While you and I strive tirelessly to save lives and halt the genocide in Gaza, we must confront the fact that many in positions of power are failing to act—either doi…

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August 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Join us October 23rd for the Gibran Gala!

I invite you to join us for our annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards, happening Thursday October 23rd, 2025, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations who embody the values of justice, inclusion, and shared h…

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August 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Urgent: Reject AIPAC Junket During Genocide

CNN is reporting the annual AIPAC-led trip to Israel for freshmen Democratic members of Congress departs this week.     Friend, Apologies for emailing you on a Sunday but we kindly ask for just a few minutes of your time on this critical matter. CNN is reporting th…

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July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Tell your Representative: End the Genocide in Gaza

Israel cannot continue to deny what our eyes are seeing, and the dam is breaking.     Friend, Israel cannot continue to deny what our eyes are seeing, and the dam is breaking.  Two weeks ago, genocide scholar Omer Bartov penned an op-ed in the New York Times concl…

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July 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Urgent: Tell Your Senators to Stop the Deadly Flow of Weapons to Israel

Tonight, the Senate will vote on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to block the Trump Administration's sale of billions of dollars in weapons to Israel.     Friend, Tonight, the Senate will vote on two Joint Reso…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Join us Today at 2pm for Coffee and a Column

This week on Coffee and a Column, I I dismiss the dishonest US claim of a “transformed Middle East” and the need to end foreign meddling and for the region’s Arab leaders to develop a strategic vision for the future that can inspire and mobilize for change.      Dea…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Join us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column

This week on Coffee and a Column, I I dismiss the dishonest US claim of a “transformed Middle East” and the need to end foreign meddling and for the region’s Arab leaders to develop a strategic vision for the future that can inspire and mobilize for change.      Dea…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Act Now to Stop the Sale of Weapons to Israel

For more than a year Israel has indiscriminately slaughtered 54,000 Palestinians with U.S. weapons and support, and despite condemnation from humanitarian aid and medical organizations across the world, our government has allowed the deadly flow of weapons to continue with no oversight or co…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM

My conversation with Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan

Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan joined my Coffee and Column gathering yesterday to discuss the trauma of children in Gaza and how little attention is being paid to the long-term consequences of this genocide. As I'm sure you have seen in viral clips and interviews over the past few months, Tanya is a p…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

May 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Join us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column

This week on Coffee and a Column, we will be joined live from Jordan by Dr. Tanya Haj Hassan to discuss the trauma of children in Gaza and how so little attention is being paid to the long term consequences of this.     Dear Friend,   This week on Coffee and a Colu…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

May 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Washington Watch: Attention Must Be Given to Healing the Psychological Wounds of the War on Gaza

One thing of which we can be certain is that there will be consequences to the genocide in Gaza. Attention Must Be Given to Healing the Psychological Wounds of the War on Gaza  Washington Watch May 26th, 2025 Dr. James J. Zogby © President Arab American Institute One thing of wh…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM

URGENT ACTION: Tell Congress TODAY to Reject Weaponization of the IRS to Target our Nation’s Nonprofits

The House Ways & Means Committee is preparing to mark up a major reconciliation package TODAY, May 13 at 2:00 PM. The package includes harmful language that would give the Treasury Secretary unchecked authority to designate any nonprofit as a “terrorist supporting organization” and revok…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM

workshop on Friday

     Dear Friend, I know many of us are deeply concerned about the cruelty of policies and discourse and the erosion of democratic norms and institutions. I ask myself every day, and I'm guessing you do too, "What more can I do?" I am reaching out in the hope we ha…

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April 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM

TOMORROW! April 5, say “Hands Off Gaza!!” Join us

     Dear Friend, I'm resharing this message with you because it's that important. We are facing a national crisis. Our democracy is under attack by power grabs on multiple fronts. Key programs essential for our communities, seniors, veterans, children, and those …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM

20 seats left for tonight! - Kareem Fahmy, Rola Z and American Fast

  Dear Friend, For tonight's 7PM conversation with Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy and Funny Arabs comedian Rola Z we have roughly 20 seats left! The space is intimate, so this will be a very special conversation. I hope you can join us for this discussion and the performa…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM

On Sat April 5, we’re saying “Hands Off Our Students! Hands Off Gaza!!” Join us

     Dear Friend, We are facing a national crisis. Our democracy is under attack by power grabs on multiple fronts. Key programs essential for our communities, seniors, veterans, children, and those with disabilities, are under threat, including Medicaid, Medicare…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM

almost here - Kareem Fahmy's play American Fast

  Dear Friend, I am very much looking forward to Thursday's 7PM conversation with Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy and Funny Arabs comedian Rola Z! That's why I am re-upping my invitation for you to join us for this Arab American Heritage Month discussion on Thursday, April…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM

URGENT: Congress Decides Tomorrow on Prohibitive Voting Law

Last month, I joined civil rights leaders in Selma, Alabama for the 60th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” We were there to fight back with our partners, co-sponsoring an event led by the Leadership Conference entitled, “Saving Democracy,” and speaking about the attack on inclusive democracy a…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM

are we on for Thursday night?

  Dear Friend, For the first day of Arab American Heritage Month, I am reupping my invite for you to join Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy on Thursday, April 3, for a live presentation of his work, American Fast, at the Theater Alliance in DC. Kareem will join us before the…

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March 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Day 18 of Mahmoud's Detention

There is a lot happening related to Mahmoud’s case and the broader campaign to target First Amendment protected activity in support of Palestinian human rights.       Dear Friend, There is a lot happening related to Mahmoud’s case and the broader campaign to target…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM

can you meet for Kareem Fahmy's American Fast?

  Dear Friend, I invite you to join Arab American playwright Kareem Fahmy on Thursday, April 3, for a live presentation of his work, American Fast, at the Theater Alliance in DC. Kareem will join us before the play at 7 PM for a conversation on the importance of representation a…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Save the Date: The Return of Gibran!

I want you to be the first to know. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of AAI—and because we all need more humanity during these difficult times—we are pleased to announce the return of the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards gala. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23rd, 2…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Watch Nine Parts of Desire on Sunday

     Dear Friend, I want to share an incredible opportunity with you. On Sunday at 5 PM, Arab American playwright, author, and actor Heather Raffo's "Nine Parts of Desire" will broadcast on PBS WETA. I cannot say enough good things about this work of art and what …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Day 11 of Mahmoud's Detention

For the past 11 days, we have shared regular updates and actions related to Mahmoud's case and similar detention cases related to suppressing pro-Palestinian activism and free speech. Today, there's no more meaningful update I can share than the words of Mahmoud himself, which were dictated …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Day 9 of Mahmoud's Detention - Important Action

Last week, you mobilized to ask your representatives to stand up for Mahmoud Khalil’s rights. Because of your efforts and others, a letter from the House of Representatives, led by Ranking Members Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin, and Mary Gay Scanlon, received a total of 103 signatures demandi…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Day 6 of Mahmoud's Detention

After DHS raids on Columbia University last night, I am afraid the situation continues to worsen. Read below about that raid and additional actions taken against pro-Palestinian student activists, including the “temporary revoking” of diplomas. I am equally confused about what that means. …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Day 5 of Mahmoud's Detention

Thanks to all of you who responded to yesterday’s action alert. The letter, led by Ranking Members Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin, and Mary Gay Scanlon, has 92 signatories as of this writing, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. The letter, which is expected to be sent tomorrow, states, “E…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM

We must protect Mahmoud Khalil

We have been closely following the arrest and detainment of fellow Arab American and Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil. I am sure you join me in outrage and concern over the treatment of Mahmoud, a legal permanent resident, over his lawful expression of free speech in defense of Pales…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

, an update I need to share

    Dear Friend, I’m reaching out because so many of you are getting in touch about the latest threat to our institute.     For those unaware of the situation, here’s what’s happened. In recent days, a tweet from Elon Musk shared hateful and dangerous disinformatio…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Join us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column

Join us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column where I will discuss this week's column "Don't Scapegoat Arab Americans" and why Arab Americans should not be blamed for Trump's election win.      Dear Friend,   Join us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column where I will discuss…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM

, I want you to see this

    Dear Friend, As I write you, AAI is doing exactly what you probably think we are doing—determining how best to protect our democracy, community, and policy priorities. While there is a lot of uncertainty, please know we are working hard and strategically, along…

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