Yalla Change Blog

MPAC to Launch NYC & DC Metro Ads Opposing Racism & Bigotry

2012-10-18T18:47:46+00:00

On Monday, Oct. 22, the New York City subway system will feature ads by the Muslim Public Affairs Council, which call on New Yorkers to stand together in opposing bigotry and hatred.

NNAAC calls on ICE to back away from schools, churches

2012-10-17T19:37:14+00:00

DEARBORN, Mich. – The National Network for Arab American Communities joined immigrants rights advocates and a state representative in Detroit this morning to call for the resignation of Detroit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Rebecca Adducci.

AAANY and the Candidates’ Forum

2012-10-12T19:37:10+00:00

On Thursday October 11, the Arab American Association of New York, in collaboration with Make the Road New York, held a Candidates’ Forum at which prospective politicians representing District 10 spoke and answered questions regarding their policies.

With Elections on the Horizon, Arab Americans Have Much to Be Proud Of

2012-10-08T14:54:31+00:00

As we head into the 2012 elections, it is important for the community to know that our voice counts and that we can make a difference this election.

College minorities weigh in on importance of voting

2012-10-05T14:57:00+00:00

In 2008, during the last U.S. presidential election there was an increase of 5 million in voter turnout from 2004, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Speak Up with #MyFaithMyVote During Tonight’s Presidential

2012-10-03T14:57:01+00:00

Tonight, MPAC in Washington, DC, will welcome a packed house of more than 70 viewers for the first of three Presidential Debate viewing parties during the 2012 election season.

September 27: Rally for NYPD Accountability & Community Safety

2012-09-26T18:02:08+00:00

On Thursday, September 27 Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) member, supporter and partner organizations will hold an Advocacy Day at City Hall to highlight the harm that stop-and-frisk abuses and related discriminatory policing practices have on communities.

Hate Crimes Should not be a Partisan Issue

2012-09-24T16:03:10+00:00

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, MPAC attended the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee’s important and timely hearing on “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Terrorism.”

Please join our twitter campaign TODAY, #AntiHate

2012-09-19T16:55:02+00:00

In the wake of the tragic, hate-motivated shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a United States Senate Subcommittee announced that it will hold a hearing on the threat posed by hate and extremist groups in the United States.

Volunteer with AAI for National Voter Registration Day

2012-09-17T20:50:44+00:00

On September 25, Yalla Vote will be part of a nationwide effort to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of this year’s election. AAI will join almost 250 organizations from across the country, including Yalla Vote partner NNAAC, for National Voter Registration Day, with the goal of registering thousands of new Arab American voters.