Arab Americans in National Politics

The panelists talked about the history of Arab American organizations and the common concerns that helped develop an Arab American constitue… read more

The panelists talked about the history of Arab American organizations and the common concerns that helped develop an Arab American constituency. They pointed out that this constituency has helped Arab Americans win local elections and that there are now six Arab American members of Congress. They also talked about the United Nations and ways to help Arab countries. Following their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience. close

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  • Nadia Hilab President Arab American University Graduates
  • Hala Maksoud President American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
  • Ibrahim Oweiss Professor Georgetown University->Center for Contemporary Arab Studies
  • James J. Zogby Co-Founder and President Arab American Institute
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Arab Americans in National Politics

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Program ID:
80144-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 04, 1997 | 4:28pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 07, 1997 | 3:13am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 04, 1997 | 4:28pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 04, 1997 | 9:11pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 05, 1997 | 12:17am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 05, 1997 | 5:14am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 07, 1997 | 3:13am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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