Salaam, 

We have had a busy few weeks at Emgage, Emgage Action, and Emgage PAC! Here are just a few updates:

  • Emgage PAC Pennsylvania celebrated the historic Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary victory of endorsee Cherelle Parker (seen below with Emgage PAC Pennsylvania Executive Director Salima Suswell).

  • Emgage hosted a meeting with the State Department to discuss the latest developments in Pakistan; over 100 community members attended.
  • Emgage PAC Virginia announced its endorsements for 2023! Read about the endorsees here.
  • Emgage Action Texas joined a coalition of community members, civic leaders, and elected officials at a Civil Rights Town Hall to rally against S.B. 147 and other policies and laws targeting people of color. 
  • Emgage Texas hosted their first Emerging Leaders retreat of 2023.
  • Emgage Michigan held their first chapter Muslim Civic Table meeting, which was attended by 10 organizations.
  • Emgage Florida attended the SoFlo Muslim Federation General Body Meeting, which featured a training on volunteer retention and as well as a conversation about the recent launch of Florida's Muslim Civic Table. Stay tuned for more info!

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven professional to support our development operation. Are you passionate about advancing our mission with value-aligned thought partners and supporters? This position may be for you! Learn more and apply here.

 

Upcoming events include: 

  • May 23: Join Emgage Pennsylvania and CAIR-Philadelphia for Muslim Day at Philadelphia City Hall. This is a great opportunity to learn more about engagement and meet elected officials. RSVP here.
  • May 25: Join Emgage New York Metro and partners for Muslim Day at City Hall in New York City. Our team will meet with council members and advocate for funding needs to serve our communities. RSVP here.
  • June 1: Emgage CEO Wa'el Alzayat is a speaker at the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy's annual conference; he will be discussing the cost of authoritarianism. RSVP here. 

Recent coverage, press releases, and statements include: 

  • Coverage: Emgage CEO Wa'el Alzayat spoke with BBC News about Syria's reentry into the Arab League
  • Coverage: White House Listens to Concerns on Islamophobia
  • Coverage: Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow Kick Off Civic Program with Trip to Texas Capital
  • Statement: Emgage Action responds to mass shooting in Allen, Texas 
  • Statement: Emgage PAC Pennsylvania celebrates Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary win of Cherelle Parker
  • Press release: Emgage PAC Pennsylvania announces Muslims for Parker press conference in support of Cherelle Parker

 

Have suggestions of things you’d like to see in these newsletters? Let us know! Write to us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!

 

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Sincerely,

 

Wa'el Alzayat

CEO, Emgage Action

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