Salaam, 

We are thrilled to introduce Emgage Action’s revamped site! This is your one-stop-shop for keeping track of all the important bills we are following and working on in each of our chapters and at the national level. 

Click here to check out our national and state policy priorities

Here are a few more recent highlights:

  • We celebrated the historic confirmation of Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration!
  • Emgage Pennsylvania's Muslim Day at City Hall in Philadelphia, which we co-hosted with CAIR-Philadelphia, was a huge success! Don't miss the photos here.
  • Emgage PAC New York Metro announced its 2023 endorsements; check them out here.
  • Emgage Action Michigan has been advocating to pass the hate crimes and institutional desecration bill package, the Drive SAFE Bill, and the Michigan Religious Holiday Bill Package. Take action now by clicking on these links!
  • Emgage Texas held its second Emerging Leaders trip of the year, in which they explored the state trial courts by visiting the criminal and civil courthouses and meeting with a number of judges -- all of whom are Muslim -- and a court coordinator. 
  • Emgage Action National is calling on you to take action! Israel's border policies fail to meet the standards of reciprocity outlined in the US Visa Waiver Program. Take action today to reinforce our nation's commitment to uphold reciprocity and equality! 

Job alerts!

  • Our Michigan team is hiring voter rights organizers to support our efforts leading up to the 2024 elections. Organizers will work 10 hours per week with $15/hr plus gas stipend compensation. Apply here.
  • Our Pennsylvania chapter is hiring canvassers to help drive voter registration in Philadelphia! Canvassers will be required to work for the program cycle from July 3rd - October 23rd with $18/hr compensation. Apply here.

Upcoming events include: 

  • June 17: Our Texas team is hosting a citizenship workshop. Lawyers will be on hand to help assist you with your N400 application. Sign up here.
  • June 20: Virginia primary elections! See our endorsees here.
  • June 20: Our Texas team is participating in the "Unity in Diversity" event to celebrate World Refugee Day. Register here. 
  • June 23: Immigrants' List Civic Action luncheon in Orlando; Emgage Florida will be honored for its work and presented with the Founders' Award for Service!
  • June 24: We are partnering with the Mecca Center for our Civic Engagement Leadership Workshop. RSVP here. 
  • June 27: New York primary elections! See our endorsees here.
  • August 14-18: 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions. CEO Wa’el Alzayat will be speaking on the role of faith-based groups in combating rising authoritarianism. You can get 50% off at checkout with code EMGAGE50! RSVP today. 

Emgage’s recent coverage, press releases, and statements include:

  • Statement: Recent developments in Pakistan
  • Coverage: Muslim youth, community members call on Philadelphia city leaders to address gun violence

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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