Confronting “Acceptable Bigotry” – Slandering Oday Aboushi
The unwarranted attacks on Oday Aboushi are a testament to the fact that for racists and bigots, the existence of Arab-Americans & American Muslims is the problem. It should also serve as a wake-up [...]
NAAP Participates in the 9th Annual Arab-American Service Day!
NAAP chapters nationwide will be taking part in community service projects this Saturday, May 11th, as part of the 9th Annual Arab-American Service Day (#ArabServe)."Service Day is an initiative dear to our hearts at NAAP. [...]
NAAP Launches New Website & Organizing Platform!
After a lengthy process, the new www.naaponline.org has launched! "Today's launch is the first step in transforming our digital presence to ensure it truly represents who we are - the premiere national network across the [...]
Support & Discrimination Related to Unfolding Events in Boston
Dear members & friends, While we all continue to support those affected by Monday’s tragic Boston Marathon bombings and the unfolding pursuit of the perpetrators, many members of the Arab and/or Muslim community, or those [...]
Tragedy at the Boston Marathon
In the wake of today’s horrific event at the Boston Marathon, we would like to offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of all the victims. If you are unable to [...]
NAAP Endorses Application to Extend TPS for Syrian Nationals
NAAP has endorsed the application to extend Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to Syrian Nationals in the United States. Syrian-American immigration attorney and NAAP-NY Advisory Board member, Nadeen Aljijakli, explains, “We are hearing the horrific stories [...]
Toledo joins the NAAP national network!
After successfully completing NAAP’s petition process, Toledo has officially become NAAP’s 10th chapter! “We found in NAAP exactly what we hoped to develop for ourselves and we are committed to growing this fine organization on [...]
NAAP Launches “Arab-American Networks”!
NAAP is pleased to announce the launch of its latest national initiative, the “Arab-American Networks” to connect to communities around the country!Initially launching across select areas as a pilot initiative, the program aims to build [...]
NAAP Elects Inaugural National Board!
Washington DC – During its semi-annual meeting this past weekend, the NAAP National Assembly elected their inaugural Board of Directors as part of the ongoing transition from an autonomous network of sister chapters to a [...]
NAAP unveils new brand to reflect “Collective Advancement”
After a lengthy rebranding effort culminating in a national design competition this past summer, NAAP is excited to unveil the new brand! After ten years, NAAP needed a new identity that reflected our fresh and [...]