September 12-15
Dearborn, Michigan
Join us at ArabCon, the National Arab American Convention of ADC.
This dynamic, multi-day gathering fosters unity and empowerment within the Arab American community while building alliances with other marginalized groups. Engage in discussions, network, and collaborate on strategies for positive change. Celebrate achievements, honor contributions, and advance civil rights and equality. Let’s build bridges, amplify voices, and celebrate the rich diversity and resilience of the Arab American community.
PROGRAMMING
** PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE **
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6:00 P.M. |
ArabCon Kick Off Reception | Location: Arab American National Museum 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI Remarks by:
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7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. |
Al Jazeera ‘The Night Won’t End’ Screening and Conversation *Limited seating; ticket does not guarantee entry Location: Arab American National Museum 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI Movie screening followed by a conversation with:
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*All programming will be held at the Ford Performing Arts Center Ballroom unless noted otherwise.
8:00 А.М. – 3:00 P.M. | Registration |
9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Welcome to ArabCon! Invocations by:
Welcome remarks by:
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10:30 AM. – 11:00 A.M. | A conversation with:
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11:15 P.М. – 12:15 P.M. | Reporting Genocide: The Journalists’ Perspective A panel with:
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12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
| Lunch Break ArabCon Business Luncheon with AAWBC, AACC, and ADC Location: Habib’s Cuisine, 14316 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI *Private ticketed event A discussion with:
The Canteen at Midtown *Shuttle to location available 720 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI Multiple food and cultural vendors Pray and Tour the Islamic Center of America ** Prayer approximately at 1:35pm |
| 3:00 P.M. – 4:00PM | Insights from the Inside: Dissenters of the Biden- Harris Administration A panel with:
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| 4:00 P.M. – 5:00PM | A panel with:
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| 5:00 P.M. – 6:00PM | A panel with:
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| 6:00 P.M. – Late | Dinner Options East & West Mezza Fest: A Culinary Tour of Dearborn Multiple locations *Ticketed event → HERE $5 off coupon: MEZZA25 The Canteen at Midtown *Shuttle to location available 720 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI Multiple food and cultural vendors |
**All programming will be held at the Ford Performing Arts Center Ballroom unless noted otherwise.
| 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 A.M. | Registration |
| 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. | Opening Remarks with Ali Awad aka CEO Lawyer Remarks by:
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| 9:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. | Women of Palestine: The Heartbeat of Resistance A panel with:
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| 10:0 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. | Bearing Witness: Medical Professionals on the Gaza Genocide A panel with:
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| 12:00P.M. – 2:20 P.M. | Lunch break The Canteen at Midtown *Shuttle to location available 720 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI Multiple food and cultural vendors |
| 11:45 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. | Lunch: Food trucks & vendors |
| 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | The Arab American Agenda: Insights from the ADC Policy Survey Presented by:
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| 2:30 Р.М. – 3:30 P.M. | The Local Elected Offices Directly Impacting Our Lives A panel with:
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| 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. | Young and Empowered: The Future of the Student Movement with SJP A panel with:
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| 4:45 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. | Remarks by Dr. Norman Finkelstein |
| 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. | ArabCon 2024 Gala Doors open at 6:30pm Location: Bint Jebail Cultural Center 14201 Prospect St Bldg. 2, Dearborn, MI Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Recognitions will be given to:
Remarks by:
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**All programming will be held at the Ford Performing Arts Center Ballroom unless noted otherwise
8:00 А.М. – 3:00 A.M.
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8:00 А.М. – 9:00 A.M. | ADC Annual General Assembly Meeting (CLOSED PRESS) |
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | A panel with:
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11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Palestine Will Be Free! Rally A rally with:
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1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | Election Strategy Session (CLOSED PRESS) |
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About
ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC was founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk in 1980. Today, ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the United States.
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- Access to networking
- One day exhibition booth
- Join After Parties
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- Access to investors
- Access to networking
- One day exhibition booth
- Join After Parties
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ADC’s Objectives:
- Defend and promote human rights, civil rights, and liberties of Arab Americans and other persons of Arab heritage.
- Combat stereotypes and discrimination against and affecting the Arab-American community in the United States.
- Serve as a public voice for the Arab American community in the United States on domestic and foreign policy issues.
- Educate the American public in order to promote greater understanding of Arab history and culture.
- Advance the cause for transnational social justice with communities of color and oppressed peoples domestically and internationally.
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