The Arab American 2009 Inaugural Celebration
The AAI and AAIF will host an unforgettable evening of dining, music, and comedy for your delight, on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration.
Join us on January 19, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Comedians Dean Obeidallah and Aron Kader, of Comedy Central’s Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, will light up the night with their exquisite sense of humor, and ring in the new administration as only they can.
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Dr. Zogby Addresses Members of the Foreign Press
On Wednesday, November 5, Dr. Zogby addressed members of the foreign media and shared some initial thoughts about this election, and what the future may hold, both for the new administration and for the world at large.
“I think that from the responses I’ve gotten just in the last 12 hours since this election ended, it’s very clear that people feel a tremendous amount of hope and a sense of America turning a page. I’ll talk about that in a minute in terms of expectations and the danger even that some of these very high expectations may present to a new president, but nevertheless they’re there. And some of the ill will that has been felt toward our country over the last several years, people wanted to feel differently and now find a reason to feel differently about America.”
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Casey Kasem Urges Arab Americans to Vote
National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame honoree Casey Kasem has recorded a special message to Arab American voters. Kasem, a Lebanese American, has long advocated for Arab Americans.
Please take a moment to listen to this well-loved voice count down to a very special event, indeed.
Kasem is also the author of the publication, “Arab Americans: Making a Difference”. Read it here (PDF).
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