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NNAAC among 25 groups demanding elected leaders stand in support of refugees

The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), its member organizations and the undersigned groups and individuals stand together in uniting our communities against hate and violence. We...

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Let your voice be heard: stand up for refugees!

The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) calls on you to join us in elevating the voices of the refugee community.We urge you to contact your local, state and national elected leaders...

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Thank your governor for saying yes to refugees

If your governor has expressed support for Syrian refugees, thank him or her for promising to continue welcoming all refugees by sending a letter and tweet (see below) today. Find a list of governors...

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Tell your governor to reconsider decision and support refugees

If your governor has expressed opposition to Syrian refugees settling in your state, tell him or her that you are disappointed with this dangerous decision by sending a letter and tweet (see below)...

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Tell your governor to say yes to refugees

If your governor has remained silent and has not yet expressed support for Syrian refugees, call on him or her to publicly promise to welcome all refugees, including Syrians, by sending a letter and...

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Syrians in California feel backlash as refugees face new hurdles

Access California Services, a National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) member, was featured in an article by The Orange County Register:“They’re fleeing from war. They’re fleeing from air...

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Brooklyn Arabs disagree with rhetoric on Syrian refugees

Arab American Association of New York, a National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) member, was featured in an article by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle:But the U.S. shouldn’t paint all Syrians...

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Elected officials to join national Arab American network, anti-hate campaign...

Public called on to contact local, state and national elected leaders to keep doors open to refugeesDEARBORN, Mich.—The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a program of ACCESS, and...

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Elected and community leaders stand united in opposition to anti-refugee bill...

Public urged to encourage elected officials to keep doors open to Syrian and Iraqi refugeesDEARBORN, Mich.—Community leaders, individuals and elected officials came together today at the ACCESS...

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Raids on homes of Central American families must stop

The United States’ reported plan to raid the homes of and deport recently arrived Central American families is appalling. The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) calls on President...

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Peace and conflict studies expert joins NNAAC team

"I plan on expanding our presence on college campuses, building more collaborations with similar groups and campaigns, and utilizing other pathways to spread our message to TAKE ON HATE." — Asha...

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President Obama reminds Americans to respect every faith, not to be...

At his last State of the Union address, President Barack Obama said exactly what the American people need to hear in what has become a hostile political climate. He called on Americans to reject the...

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URGENT: Tell your senators that refugees are NOT our enemies

Join us in telling our nation's leaders to oppose legislation that would stop, pause or defund the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees. The American Security against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of...

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NNAAC Fellow Lora: I'm a leader with a passion for justice

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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NNAAC supports Supreme Court decision to review Obama's immigration plan

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will review President Barack Obama's immigration program. The program, Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), had been stalled in court for months...

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NNAAC Fellow Maisune: I hope to find my purpose through serving others

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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NNAAC Fellow Donya: I want to make a difference whether in one life or many...

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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NNAAC Fellow Ruanne: I want to be an effective leader

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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NNAAC Fellow Fatima: I hope to improve the public health of my community

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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NNAAC Fellow Yasmina: I want to learn how a nonprofit runs

NNAAC’s Transformative Leaders Fellowship Program (formerly the Youth Fellowship Program) develops crucial leadership skills in select university students across the country through an ongoing...

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