As we close out the year that marked the 20th anniversary of that heartbreaking morning of the 9/11 attacks, we must look back on what unfolded in the months and years that followed. The United States came together in a way that would be unimaginable in this time of hyperpolarization. At the same time, our elected officials codified surveillance regimes and imposed restrictions that our current senior counterterrorism officials have stated were constructed in an unreasonable manner and actually made the country less safe. 

We are heartened that the Harvard Law Review recently published an article that speaks to the damage and destruction that some of those laws caused. It's a reflection of the Supreme Court case, Tanzin v. Tanvir, where three American Muslim men were punished for not wanting to spy on their own communities. Their punishment: placement on the No Fly List and with it, eliminating their ability to see their families. 

With that, we would like to share that article here.

From the comfort of your home (or a friend’s) join us as we explore our contributions, and progress as Americans, as Muslims, as an organization, and as a vibrant and dynamic American Muslim community.

Our lineup of speakers includes key figures in entertainment, the government, and civil society. From Actors and Film Executives, to Congressional leaders, including Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), and beyond, all of our speakers are actively working to improve perceptions and policies that impact our community. We'll be sharing some exciting updates on our work this past year and  for our road ahead. 

We are honored to announce our keynote speaker, Jacob Blake, Sr. (American Muslim activist) and father of Jacob Blake who's tragic shooting in Kenosha Wisconsin, has sparked a powder-keg of civil unrest. Mr. Blake's story is a testament to the universal and shared Islamic and American values of justice, equity, human dignity, patience, and unity. It is the story of an inflection point in America's history, an inflection in our history—  It is The Story of US.

Register today and tune in THIS Sunday December 5th at 5PM PT.

Let's write our next chapter, together. 

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MPAC and the Afghan-American Foundation are pleased to host a 4 day virtual summit to discuss key issues relating to the crisis in Afghanistan and its impact in the United States. Empowering Afghans: Reframing the Narrative and Providing Support is a summit designed to elevate leading Afghan and Afghan-American voices. We will identify tangible solutions and highlight organizations doing critical response work in the United States and Afghanistan.

Panels (2pm-3:15pm ET):
 

• Dec 6: A Moment to Act: the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
• Dec. 7: Resettlement Challenges & Opportunities: Afghan American Perspectives
• Dec. 8: Foreign Policy and Domestic Pragmatism: The Road Ahead
• Dec. 9: Context, Care and Strategic Collaboration: The Challenges and Opportunities around Building Afghan and Afghan-American Narratives

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