Salaam,

This year, we will be sending out biweekly newsletters to catch you up on the latest happenings at Emgage – from events with honored guests and speakers, to important voter resources, to staff and volunteer highlights, and beyond! You are part of the Emgage family, and we want to keep you in the loop!

As the year kicks off, our team is already in full swing. Here are some highlights from this month:

Our team returned from Umrah, which was transformative and uplifting – and we have a renewed sense of purpose to tackle the various challenges in Muslim American political organizing
Austin City Councilmember Zohaib Qadri and Texas Representatives Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani, the first Muslims in their respective roles, made history as they were sworn in
Kickoff meeting was held for the Pennsylvania Muslim Civic Table, a convening hub for leading Muslim nonprofit organizations, community advocates, and leaders
Pennsylvania Executive Director Salima Suswell wrote pieces for the Philadelphia Inquirer and City & State PA on the importance of the Black Muslim vote in Philadelphia

Upcoming notable events include:

Jan. 29: New York Metro’s MMV 2.0 reception to celebrate our 2022 wins and look ahead at 2023
Jan. 31: Texas Muslim Capitol Day – register here to attend!
March 11: Michigan’s annual gala to celebrate the Muslim American community in Michigan

Emgage’s recent press releases and statements include:

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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