Salaam, 

 

Emgage remains hard at work, gearing up for 2023. We are thrilled at the opportunities this year offers – but we need your help. If you believe in our work – including everything listed below – and want to see more, will you please consider donating to Emgage today?

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We are now well underway with many events and initiatives across our chapters, and I am pleased to share with you the latest updates: 

  • I appeared on CNN’s GPS with Fareed Zakaria to discuss the difficulty of delivering aid to northwest Syria following the two devastating earthquakes in the region
  • Some of our staff and Board gathered in Florida to celebrate our 2022 wins and plan for 2023
  • Our Texas team attended the Muslim Excellence Awards that took place in Houston for the first time!

We have many exciting events coming up: 

  • Tomorrow, Feb. 25: Our annual “Honoring the Legacy of Black Muslims” virtual town hall will be held at 6pmEST. RSVP here!
  • Feb. 28: Black History Month Leadership Lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC. RSVP here!
  • March 9: Emgage Michigan is holding the second event in a two-part policymaking series in partnership with the Islamic Cultural Association 
  • March 7: Texas Muslim Capitol Day was rescheduled! RSVP here to take part. 
  • March 11: Michigan’s annual gala to celebrate the Muslim American community in Michigan. Emgage Awardees for the chapter have been announced.
  • March 18: Philadelphia mayoral candidate forum to allow local Muslims to ask questions of candidates in the heavily-packed race
  • April 9: Annual Emgage Houston Ramadan Benefit Gala to reflect on 2022 successes and share 2023 goals

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

  • Emgage CEO Wa’el Alzayat to appear on CNN’s GPS with Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Emgage responds to mass shooting at Michigan State University

Emgage Texas is seeking a Communications Coordinator! Click here to learn more about the job and to apply. 

 

Are you interested in combating hate in your community? Are you currently in a local, county, or state government position? Check out the Public Leaders for Inclusion Council! Click here to learn more. 

 

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Wa'el Alzayat

CEO, Emgage

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