WASHINGTON — August 7, 2012 — The American Islamic Congress sends its condolences to the victims of two acts of domestic terrorism targeting American religious minorities that occurred earlier this week. On Sunday, August 6, a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, killing six people and wounding three. Following this shooting, an…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, August 6, 2012 — The American Islamic Congress (AIC) expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sikh community and the town of Oak Creek, Wisc., after the tragic events yesterday, which claimed the lives of six innocent people at their place of worship. Today, AIC’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij released the following…
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: Ramadan Kareem from Project Nur, Dean Obeidallah, Project Nur Conference and more! To read the entire newsletter, click here.
Read MoreAIC Boston is celebrating Ramadan with a packed calendar of iftars. All are welcome, and in the Ramadan spirit of charity, proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Boston’s Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. Read more and buy tickets here.
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: Ramadan Kareem, Attend an Iftar in Boston, Zainab in action, Dean Obeidallah brings laughs and wisdom. Click here to read the newsletter.
Read MoreWASHINGTON — July 17, 2012 — Political comedy is nothing new. But in a post 9/11-world, some young Muslim Americans are finding that comedy is one way to break down stereotypes and educate mainstream America about one of the most racially diverse religious groups in the U.S. Comedian Dean Obeidallah, a New Jersey native whose…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 – As the Middle East continues to face political and social transition, it is critical for the U.S. to advocate for the safety and security of religious minorities in the region and highlight how respect for pluralism contributes to strong civil societies. The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is at the forefront of these issues and is joining…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 –This evening at the UCDC campus, Project Nur, the student-led initiative of AIC, will present an intimate discussion with comedian and commentator Dean Obeidallah. Known for his thought-provoking comedy, Obeidallah uses it to both entertain his audiences and dispel negative stereotypes of Arab-Americans and Muslims. “The goal of my talk is…
Read MoreWASHINGTON — July 11, 2012 — The Washington Post’s Emily Wax profiled AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij in the paper’s Style section today. This piece details Zainab’s long and intriguing journey from growing up in southern Iraq to leading AIC’s international operation today. Read the whole story here. Photo: Sarah L. Voisin/WASHINGTON POST
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