By: James J. Zogby Source: Arab American Institute During the past century, Arab Americans have faced significant obstacles on the way to securing our place in the political mainstream—from pervasive media-projected negative stereotypes to the political pressures used by some groups to deny us a seat at the table. In addition to these external factors, … Continued
By: James L. Zogby Source: Arab American Institute The recent horrific massacre of 29 Egyptian Coptic Christian pilgrims served as a tragic reminder of the vulnerability of minority faith communities in many parts of the Middle East. As a Maronite Catholic with family and friends in the Middle East, a PhD in Comparative Religion, and … Continued
Press release: Arab American Institute On Thursday, April 27, 2017, the Arab American community will honor journalist, author and Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Coll, Dean of the Columbia University School of Journalism, for his lifetime of excellence in journalism and his efforts to advance the profession. The Award will be presented during the 19th annual … Continued
Press release: Arab American Institute On Thursday, April 27, 2017, the Arab American community will honor the work of The Arc of the United States for their leadership on behalf of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Award for Institutional Excellence will be presented by Senator Amy Klobuchar during the 19th annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit … Continued
BY MAHA ELSAMAHI Arab American Institute For the past 19 years, the Arab American Institute Foundation has hosted the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards every spring to recognize the cultural, political, and civic achievements of the Arab American Community. Since its inception, AAIF has honored individuals and institutions who represent the very best of … Continued
By FARHANA KHERA and JOHNATHAN SMITH The New York Times President Trump’s executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries experienced nearly universal defeat in the federal courts. On Monday, he issued a revised version of that order, but it still suffers from a fundamental, and fatal, flaw: It constitutes unlawful religious discrimination. On the … Continued
By The Arab American Institute (AAI) The Arab American Institute (AAI) released a new Zogby Analytics poll tracking American Attitudes toward immigration, civil rights, and surveillance on Friday, January 27, 2017. DOWNLOAD THE POLL Key Findings 41% of Americans, including 52% of Democrats and 44% of Independents, believe we should proceed with the plan … Continued
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