WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today celebrated the publication of Arab Spring Dreams: The Next Generation Speaks Out for Freedom and Justice from North Africa to Iran. With a foreword by Gloria Steinem and praise from Nobel Laureate Lech Walesa, the collection is a testament to the aspiration for freedom…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 10, 2012 – Today the American Islamic Congress was notified that it has been approved by the United Nations for association with its Department of Public Information (DPI). AIC met stringent criteria in a selective approval process to become one of just 29 NGOs approved this spring for association with DPI. “I am both…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 – In a highly selective decision process, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) chose UCSB’s chapter of Project Nur for their community service project for this year’s “goal to take action and make a difference in the world.” The chapter’s project locally addresses humanitarian needs by providing canned food and socks for underserved families in the…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) will present “Faith, Money, Power: Leveraging the Buying Power and Influence of American Muslims” on April 3 in Washington, D.C. This pioneering forum will present information and insights on the buying power, demographics, and civic engagement of American Muslims. The discussion will focus on the trends shaping the American…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress has joined the international community to salute the 101st International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, 2012, across the globe to honor the achievements of women. This is the 10th IWD honored by AIC and it marks a milestone in the organization’s fight for women’s rights in Muslim…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today announced the launch of unprecedented series of public debates on the intersection of Islam and science in the modern world. Titled “Science and Islam,” the series will bring together renowned scholars and scientists to explore how today’s Muslims reconcile faith and science. Six dialogues…
Read MoreBOSTON, Nov. 23, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today announced the grand-opening of its new cultural center on Dec. 2, 2011 at 38 Newbury Street. The event will feature Congressman Michael Capuano, AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij, and local American Muslim artists. “We are thrilled to establish a welcoming home in the heart…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) yesterday delivered a letter to Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), exhorting him to release his “call back” of H.R. 2867 and allow this bill to pass by unanimous consent before Nov. 18. H.R. 2867, also known as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2011 – The following is a media advisory: WHAT: The American Islamic Congress and its Executive Director, Zainab Al-Suwaij, will hold a briefing to discuss the transfer of civil society building to civilians and the development community in Iraq within the context of the impending drawdown of U.S. troops. The event is in…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2011 – The following is a media advisory: WHAT: Comedians Dean Obeidallah and Aron Kader from the “Axis of Evil” and “Arabs Gone Wild” comedy tours will speak to D.C.-area college students about the role of comedy in combating stereotypes about Muslims and Arabs WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm WHERE: American University, Capital Auditorium, Tenley…
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