BOSTON, June 29, 2012 -– The work of five Roxbury artists has traveled to Back Bay’s American Islamic Congress for Discover Roxbury’s latest exhibition, “Egyptian Moments, Roxbury Connections.” Inspired by Egypt but grounded in the artists’ Roxbury roots, the artwork reflects the artists’ personal experiences in the civilization built up along the banks of the…
Read MoreAMSTERDAM, June 21, 2012 — Last week, AIC’s Executive Director, Zainab Al-Suwaij, traveled to the Netherlands for a number of lectures and a master class on various topics, including the position of Muslim women in the Middle East, as well as intercultural and interfaith dialogue between East and West. These events were part of the…
Read MoreAIC is getting a head start on Ramadan giving this year with our Two Causes, One Contribution Campaign. Now through August 18th, purchasing an AIC Center membership benefits two great initiatives in Boston: advancing the principles of pluralism, diversity and understanding, and ending hunger. Click here to learn more about these initiatives.
Read MorePHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2012 – For their recent World Malaria Day faith campaign, the ONE campaign asked college students from all over the country to help “Shine a Light on Malaria” on their campuses. They invited faith-based and interfaith student groups, including Project Nur, to take action in support of full funding for the Global…
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: AIC on Capitol Hill, “Veiled Voices” film screening, Egypt inspires art exhibit, and AIC in the headlines. Click here to read the newsletter.
Read MoreBAGHDAD, June 7, 2012 – In his continuing coverage of Iraq, USA Today’s Jim Michaels explores the challenges and complexities facing Iraq six months after the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij, a native of Iraq who returns to the country frequently to lead AIC’s programming, weighs in on this important topic.…
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: Congratulations Class of 2012, Syria Event at UCSB, Veiled Voices Film Event, Dream Deferred Essay Contest, Project Nur Promotional Materials Read the June 2012 Project Nur Newsletter here.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 — Today on Capitol Hill, AIC’s Chief Operating Officer Abdel Maliky will speak as part of a panel on the impact of the Arab Spring on Nigeria and Boko Haram. The panel will address the International Religious Freedom Caucus, Capitol Hill staffers and the public. The panel will take place today…
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