WASHINGTON, September 12, 2012 – On Saturday, Sept. 15, AIC’s Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij will speak as part of a panel on the Arab Spring held at The Gathering, a Christian charity conference. The panel will be held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif. from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, September 12, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) expresses its deepest condolences to the families of four fellow Americans killed in Benghazi, Libya yesterday, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith, and two other civilians yet to be named by the U.S. Department of State. AIC joins…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, September 11, 2012 – Today the American Islamic Congress (AIC) issued the following statement by its Co-Founder and Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij: “Today we remember the innocent lives lost eleven years ago in a senseless act of hate and violence. As we mourn with the families of those who perished, we are each transported…
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 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, 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…
Read MoreBOSTON, June 4, 2012 – Discover Roxbury’s ArtROX series and the American Islamic Congress (AIC) will present a multimedia art exhibit “Egyptian Moments, Roxbury Connection” this summer in Boston. The exhibit showcases the work of five Roxbury artists inspired by their recent travels to Egypt. The exhibit opens on June 14 at the AIC Center,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON and PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2012 — Project Nur, a student-led initiative of the American Islamic Congress, today announced a partnership with Cinémathèque Internationale of Philadelphia to screen an insightful documentary film, “Veiled Voices,” on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from at 6:30 pm. The screening will occur at L’Etage @ Beau Monde located on 624 South 6th St., Philadelphia, PA…
Read MoreBOSTON, May 15, 2012 – Grammy-nominated Boston-based musical ensemble DÜNYA will take the stage at the AIC Center on Newbury Street this Saturday, May, 19, to debut an original jazz composition commissioned by the American Islamic Congress (AIC). Entitled “Palindrome,” the composition incorporates elements of classical Turkish music in a jazz fusion style. The piece…
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