The Arab Thought Council (ATC)

The Presidential Election: Choices for Arab Americans

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Participate through Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85643810167

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Welcoming introduction by the ATC Board

First Session: Reality and limitations of the Political System
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Moderators:
Dr. Bilal Ayyub & Ms. Zena Ibrahim

Speakers:
Ms. Maya Berry. Executive director AAI
Dr. Rashid Khalidi, Professor Columbia University
Dr. Safa Rifka, Chairman ADC
Mr. Khaled Saffuri, President NIF

Second Session: Voting Strategy and Options
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Moderators:
Ms. Nada Kiblawi & Dr. Nabil Ethari

Speakers:
Dr. Maher Massis, President NDPAC
Dr. Nihad Awad, CAIR Action
Mr. Khalid Turaani, co- founder Abandon Biden Movement

Third Session: Moving Forward (Recommendations)
2:15 PM -3:00 PM

Moderators:
Dr. Hanna Hanania, Dr. Bilal Ayyub, and Ms. Nada Kiblawi

Open discussion and drafting of the workshop recommendations.

 

Download suggested outcomes of the workshop (MS Word document: Outcomes