WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADC, the Nation's largest Arab-American organization will be celebrating the 2013 National Convention in Washington, D.C. We are proud to present over 50 confirmed speakers for the Convention including: Benjamin Jealous, Congressman Keith Ellison, Archbishop Theodosios of Sebastia (Atallah Hanna), Marc H. Morial, Abderrahim Foukara, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Ahmad Ashkar, Linda Sarsour, Dr. Jack G. Shaheen among others.
Key events during the weekend include:
Civil Rights: Justice Denied |
Arab Citizen Journalists |
Obama's New Foreign Policy in the Arab World: Looking Ahead |
Role of Culture in the Palestinian National Project |
ADC Gala Awards Banquet |
For more information about speakers, panels, workshops and events please visit: http://convention.adc.org/
This is a great opportunity to highlight the premier Arab American event of the year
WHO: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) |
WHAT: 2013 ADC National Convention |
WHERE: Washington DC, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road NW |
WHEN: Thursday June 13th – Sunday June 16th |
HOW: Media Personnel can register with Mr. Raed Jarrar and receive access to all events. |
About ADC
Founded in 1980 by Senator James Abourezk, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is the largest Arab American grassroots organization committed to protecting civil rights, promoting mutual understanding, and preserving Arab American cultural heritage. ADC is non-sectarian, non- partisan, and has chapters and members in all 50 states.