BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31967@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231204T210000 DTSTAMP:20231202T012349Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/connecting-and-healing/ SUMMARY:Connecting and Healing DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together to connect during this critical time. We need to unite\, especially now when we need information\, companionship\, and support.\n\nMonday\, December 4\, 2023\n\n8:00 PM ET Zoom\n\nOptional Networking 9:00 pm (30 minutes)\n\nZoom Link: CLICK HERE\n\n \;\n\nSpe akers Include:\n\nWarren David\, Co-Founder Arab America Foundation\n\nDr. Amal David\, Co-Founder Arab America Foundation\n\n \;\n\nNabih Ayad\ , Founder\, Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL)\n\nAttorney Nabih Aya d is a distinguished figure with a rich history of advocacy and leadership . As the Founder of the Board for the Arab American Civil Rights League (A CRL)\, Ayad has played a crucial role in promoting civil rights. He served as a Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner from December 2008 to December 20 11 and holds positions on various advisory councils\, including the Adviso ry Counsel on Arab and Chaldean Affairs for the State of Michigan. Ayad's extensive involvement includes roles in organizations such as the Arab-Ame rican Political Action Committee (AAPAC)\, the NAACP\, ACLU\, and the Amer ican-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). He has received numerous aw ards for his dedication to civil rights\, including the ADC National Advoc ate of the Year Award and the NAACP Great Expectation Award. Ayad\, a JD g raduate from the Detroit College of Law at MSU\, has been recognized as a tireless crusader for civil rights and has garnered attention from major m edia outlets worldwide for his efforts in protecting constitutional rights .\n\nNajah Bazzy\, Founder and CEO\, Zaman International\n\nNajah Bazzy\, RN\, PhD hc\, is an internationally recognized healer\, humanitarian\, int erfaith leader\, healthcare consultant\, and founder of Zaman Internationa l. The nonprofit organization near Detroit empowers marginalized women and children to break the cycle of poverty and has helped more than 3.5 milli on people in 26 countries since 2010. She has been recognized worldwide\, including as one of USA Today’s Women of the Year in 2023\, one of the t op six Muslim female thought leaders by Global Woman Magazine in 2022\, in People Magazine’s Women Changing the World issue in 2020\, and as a 201 9 Top Ten CNN Hero. She and her family appeared in the PBS film “Muhamma d: Legacy of a Prophet\,” which was viewed by over 15 million people whe n it premiered in the U.S. and has been seen by hundreds of millions world wide.\nSaid Arikat\, Washington Bureau Chief\, Al Quds Daily Newspaper\nSa id Arikat\, a prominent Palestinian journalist and Washington bureau chief for Al-Quds newspaper. Apart from his journalistic endeavors\, he has bee n an adjunct professor at the American University and served as the spokes person for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. A familiar figu re at U.S. State Department press briefings\, Arikat has engaged in spirit ed exchanges with State Department Spokespersons\, advocating for the Pale stinian community. While facing criticism for his perceived Palestinian bi as\, he remains committed to reporting on critical issues\, notably the Ga za War and the occupation of Palestine.\nZeina Azzam\, Palestinian America n Poet\nZeina Azzam is a Palestinian-American poet\, writer\, editor\, and community activist. She is the Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria\, Virginia\, for 2022-2025. Her chapbook\, Bayna Bayna\, In-Between\, was re leased in 2021 by The Poetry Box. Her poems appear in journals\, webzines\ , and anthologies including Pleiades\, Mizna\, Gyroscope\, Cutleaf Journal \, National Academy of Poets Poem-a-Day\, Split this Rock\, Bettering Amer ican Poetry\, The Southern Poetry Anthology: Virginia\, Making Mirrors: Wr iting/Righting by and for Refugees\, Making Levantine Cuisine: Modern Food ways of the Eastern Mediterranean\, and Gaza Unsilenced. Her commissioned poem\, “You Birth the Seeds\,” was recently rendered as a four-part ch oral work by the renowned composer Melissa Dunphy. Zeina’s works can als o be found in art gallery catalogs and on public buses in the cities of Al exandria and Arlington\, Virginia. Her new book\, "Some Things Never Leave You" is Palestinian-American poet Zeina Azzam's long-awaited debut full-l ength collection. In the words of poet James Crews\, "The poems of Zeina A zzam\, even as they long for the color and taste of lost places\, make a n ew home in the fullness of each moment\, seeking justice and honor\, wonde r and awe\, at every turn."\nAshley Nemeh\, Pop Vocalist\nArab American mu sician Ashley Nemeh is a captivating force in Pop and Indie Pop genres\, k nown for her emotionally charged performances. Her music\, characterized b y catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics\, seamlessly blends intoxicating po p hooks with reflective indie pop elements\, drawing inspiration from dive rse sources. Ashley's songs delve into themes of love\, introspection\, an d personal development\, creating relatable narratives that resonate with listeners. Beyond her skillful songwriting\, Ashley's magnetic stage prese nce and explosive voice leave audiences enthralled and eager for more. As a rising artist\, Ashley Nemeh's music exemplifies the power of authentici ty and profound connections\, solidifying her position as a compelling for ce in the music industry.\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nVisit Arab America's blog here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/12/Connecting.December-4-2023.jpg CATEGORIES:#arabic,Arab,Arab Ameircan Event,Arab American,Community,culture,Discussion,Mental Wellness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR