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Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/04/2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Categories
Cost:
Free USD
Contact Person:
Dr. Amal David
Email:
info@arabamerica.com
Website:
https://arabamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudeGsqT4vG9WKBzjRFsxuKqfS-paTJwG4#/registration
Phone:
877-272-2944
Organization:
Arab America Foundation
Let’s come together to connect during this critical time. We need to unite, especially now when we need information, companionship, and support.
Monday, December 4, 2023
8:00 PM ET Zoom
Optional Networking 9:00 pm (30 minutes)
Speakers Include:
Warren David, Co-Founder Arab America Foundation
Dr. Amal David, Co-Founder Arab America Foundation
Nabih Ayad, Founder, Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL)
Attorney Nabih Ayad 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 (ACRL), Ayad has played a crucial role in promoting civil rights. He served as a Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner from December 2008 to December 2011 and holds positions on various advisory councils, including the Advisory Counsel on Arab and Chaldean Affairs for the State of Michigan. Ayad’s extensive involvement includes roles in organizations such as the Arab-American Political Action Committee (AAPAC), the NAACP, ACLU, and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). He has received numerous awards for his dedication to civil rights, including the ADC National Advocate of the Year Award and the NAACP Great Expectation Award. Ayad, a JD graduate from the Detroit College of Law at MSU, has been recognized as a tireless crusader for civil rights and has garnered attention from major media outlets worldwide for his efforts in protecting constitutional rights.
Najah Bazzy, Founder and CEO, Zaman International
Najah Bazzy, RN, PhD hc, is an internationally recognized healer, humanitarian, interfaith leader, healthcare consultant, and founder of Zaman International. The nonprofit organization near Detroit empowers marginalized women and children to break the cycle of poverty and has helped more than 3.5 million 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 top 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 2019 Top Ten CNN Hero. She and her family appeared in the PBS film “Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet,” which was viewed by over 15 million people when it premiered in the U.S. and has been seen by hundreds of millions worldwide.
Said Arikat, Washington Bureau Chief, Al Quds Daily Newspaper
Said Arikat, a prominent Palestinian journalist and Washington bureau chief for Al-Quds newspaper. Apart from his journalistic endeavors, he has been an adjunct professor at the American University and served as the spokesperson for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. A familiar figure at U.S. State Department press briefings, Arikat has engaged in spirited exchanges with State Department Spokespersons, advocating for the Palestinian community. While facing criticism for his perceived Palestinian bias, he remains committed to reporting on critical issues, notably the Gaza War and the occupation of Palestine.
Zeina Azzam, Palestinian American Poet
Zeina 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 released 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 American Poetry, The Southern Poetry Anthology: Virginia, Making Mirrors: Writing/Righting by and for Refugees, Making Levantine Cuisine: Modern Foodways of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Gaza Unsilenced. Her commissioned poem, “You Birth the Seeds,” was recently rendered as a four-part choral work by the renowned composer Melissa Dunphy. Zeina’s works can also be found in art gallery catalogs and on public buses in the cities of Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. Her new book, “Some Things Never Leave You” is Palestinian-American poet Zeina Azzam’s long-awaited debut full-length collection. In the words of poet James Crews, “The poems of Zeina Azzam, even as they long for the color and taste of lost places, make a new home in the fullness of each moment, seeking justice and honor, wonder and awe, at every turn.”
Ashley Nemeh, Pop Vocalist
Arab American musician Ashley Nemeh is a captivating force in Pop and Indie Pop genres, known for her emotionally charged performances. Her music, characterized by catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, seamlessly blends intoxicating pop hooks with reflective indie pop elements, drawing inspiration from diverse sources. Ashley’s songs delve into themes of love, introspection, and personal development, creating relatable narratives that resonate with listeners. Beyond her skillful songwriting, Ashley’s magnetic stage presence and explosive voice leave audiences enthralled and eager for more. As a rising artist, Ashley Nemeh’s music exemplifies the power of authenticity and profound connections, solidifying her position as a compelling force in the music industry.
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