As we approach the 2012 election, ethnic and religious minorities will play a major role at the local and federal level particularly in some key “swing states.” A new Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) report documents the rising political engagement and influence of the American Muslim community, and a new report by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) on Muslim youth highlights important opportunities for increased outreach.  Join an interactive discussion with ISPU, MPAC and the National Network  for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) who will share stories of their work on the ground in the Arab American community.

Date: April 18, 2012

Time: 10- 11:30 AM

Location: 1225 Eye Street, Suite 307

 

 

Moderator: Haris Tarin, Director, Washington DC Office, MPAC

 

Panelists

Shireen Zaman, Executive Director, ISPU

Dr. Brian Calfano, Associate Professor of Political Science, Missouri State University

Nadia Tonova, Director of NNAAC

Shafi Hashi, Executive Director, Somali Action Alliance in Minnesota