Center for Arab Narratives

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Research to improve the well-being of Arab/SWANA/MENA communities. An institution of @ACCESS1971 housed @ArabAmericanMus

[MigrationPolicy Inst @MigrationPolicy]

Since returning to the White House on Monday, President Trump has carried through on his administration’s promise of “shock and awe” by laying the groundwork for mass deportations and all but eliminating access to asylum at the border

Our experts Muzaffar Chishti & @KathleenBushJo2 get you up to speed

[Maryam Jamshidi (msjamshidi.bsky.social) @MsJamshidi]

Trump has issued an Executive Order that revives his Muslim Ban but is also much much worse. Here’s a thread on key aspects of the new ban /1 https://t.co/0KU289sOwr

[Maryam Jamshidi (msjamshidi.bsky.social) @MsJamshidi]

This seems quite clearly targeted to foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestine protests, in particular, foreign students on visas. Pro-Israel folks have been demanding the deportation of these protestors since Oct 7 https://t.co/MA2trM8w9J /7

[Center for Arab Narratives @ArabNarratives]

Thurs 1/16
A conversation with the amazing @nabuelezam about existing data and new research questions we can ask https://t.co/S9Y8u23Vim

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

New 📄 asks: How can we improve Arab American participation in health research and care? @roulahawa @nabuelezam @ArabNarratives @Dr_GigiAwad @aberabdulle_ @itedalshalabi https://t.co/6Sb8dbgqTD

[MigrationPolicy Inst @MigrationPolicy]

This #MigrantsDay—and every day—we at MPI are committed to providing analysis, data, and insights that help explain how migration impacts individuals and communities worldwide

#InternationalMigrantsDay

[MigrationPolicy Inst @MigrationPolicy]

A major immigration legacy of the Biden administration is the millions of immigrants holding “twilight” legal statuses that protect them from deportation & offer access to a work permit

The population has surged since Biden took office. But they don’t have a pathway to a green card, so what comes next?

[MigrationPolicy Inst @MigrationPolicy]

What’s the Biden track record on immigration?
Join MPI experts as they unpack the record over four years—the highs & the lows⤵️

[Khayrallah Center @KhayrallahNCSU]

🚨 Breaking News 🚨

The Khayrallah Center is developing an AI tool that transcribes Arabic language manuscripts into easily readable and searchable digital text. We can't wait to share more with you in the coming months. So stay tuned!

[MigrationPolicy Inst @MigrationPolicy]

Deportations from the US interior are expensive. They’re logistically complicated. They rely on cooperation from origin countries to receive deported nationals.

These are some reasons why, in President Trump’s first term, fewer deportations were carried out in the U.S. interior than under Obama

[Center for Arab American Philanthropy @CenterAAP]

We invite you to apply to work at the nation's only Arab American community foundation! Learn more and apply for our Program Generalist position at https://t.co/Akunbca7dJ

#JobOpening #ApplyNow

[National Network for Arab American Communities @NNAAC]

H.R. 9495 is a threat to free speech and to the right to dissent. It enables the Secretary of the Treasury to censor critics and target political opponents without question.

Take action here: https://t.co/MPZBXPSxGk

[ACLS @ACLS1919]

ACLS is offering Digital Justice Seed Grants of $10k-50k & Development Grants of $50k-100k for digital humanities projects focused on the histories of historically marginalized communities through the ethical use of digital tools & methods. Apply by 12/3: https://t.co/MNdAaqPLDn

[Center for Arab American Philanthropy @CenterAAP]

Receive up to $2,500 for Arab American research by applying to the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research. Apply at https://t.co/oC7C61MyWk

#ResearchFunding #Scholarship #Grant #ArabAmerican

[Center for Arab Narratives @ArabNarratives]

We are working on a new project to show the long term impacts of the Muslim Ban-- Trump's Executive Order 13796 from January 2017. The impact on refugees from Arab and MENA countries was felt immediately.

[Khayrallah Center @KhayrallahNCSU]

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Linda Jacobs titled: "Captivating Strangers: Early Arab Immigrants in the United States."

Register for free here: https://t.co/lMFCPwqXxt

[Center for Arab American Philanthropy @CenterAAP]

Arab American history in #Houston is long-standing! Join us as we honor this legacy and celebrate the contributions of beloved Houston community leaders and philanthropists, Michael and Hoda Kardoush at our gala: https://t.co/8IUHp6LccM

[Center for Arab Narratives @ArabNarratives]

Always ready to help scientists better engage w/ Arab and MENA communities

[biohub @biohub]

Communities are the cornerstone of research.

At the #CellScience annual meeting, experts discussed the importance of engaging + collaborating with diverse communities in order to advance scientific research & ensure that our understanding of cells benefits everyone

[National Network for Arab American Communities @NNAAC]

We have partnered with @ArabNarratives and Arab Americans for Progress to document the concerns of Arab American communities around the nation.

Please take 10 minutes to complete this very important survey! https://t.co/IJEcubPhT5

[Khayrallah Center @KhayrallahNCSU]

Attention scholars and graduate students! Have you published or written about MENA migrations and diasporas in the past year (June 2023–May 2024)? If so, submit your work to be considered for the 2024 Alixa Naff Migration Studies Prize.

Link: https://t.co/YvEkMtmaNA