Category Archives: NNAAC in the News

NNAAC Director talks on new Family Unity Waiver for immigrants

We’re here to put a human face on a major announcement by the Obama administration on Friday. Lidia and Francisco Ascencio are a family that could benefit from the proposed change to the Family Unity Waiver. Families are the cornerstone

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Linda Sarsour: Why I Skipped Mayor Bloomberg’s Breakfast (Justice Before Breakfast)

Linda Sarsour, NNAAC Advocacy and Civic Engagement Coordinator On August 23rd of this year I was invited to Gracie Mansion to attend Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Annual Iftar, a break of fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. For the

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Touching Video: Arab American youth respond to Lowes controversy

The Arab American Association of New York Youth respond to the controversy around Lowes pulling their ads from TLC’s All-American Muslim. Visit ArabAmericanNY.org for more info.

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National Arab American organizations refuse Lowe’s donations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2011 Contact: Lana Mini 313-297.4266 DEARBORN, Mich. – The leaders of ACCESS and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) today said their organizations will no longer accept donations from Lowe’s. NNAAC Director Nadia

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White House names ACCESS Arab-American organization “Champion Non-profit”

The White House Office today named ACCESS “a champion non-profit” and praised the organization as a “critical part of our American family.” “They are truly a Champion Non-Profit that has evolved over the past four decades while both celebrating their

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