The Early Bird Deadline is Approaching! Register for ADC Convention Now!
Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | May 30, 2014 – Take advantage now and register for the ADC National Convention for only $199! This year the Convention will be held from June 12-15th at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
To read more about the Convention, including an updated speakers list and program, visit the official Convention website by clicking: 2014 ADC National Convention: It takes a Community!
To Register for the Convention click here now!
This year promises to be a great Convention, with great panels and an opportunity to meet Arab Americans from across the country. The Early Bird Registration rate gives you access to the Advocacy Day events, including Congressional Dinner, as well as the Civil Rights Luncheon, Friday Evening Gala, Saturday Women’s Empowerment Forum Luncheon, Saturday Evening Gala, and the Palestine Luncheon. You will also get access to the Friday Night Performance by Syrian Songstress Gaida. Also appearing on Friday Night is Moroccan Superstar Singer, Mohammed Reda! You will also get access to Saturday Night Performance of the renowned Palestinian Musician Haitham Shomali!
The Convention will also host very substantive panels, tackling the issues impacting the Arab American community. The Civil Rights panel will take a look at the state of Civil Rights 50 Years after the Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Academic experts and community leaders will provide insight to Arab American identity, with two distinct and unique panels planned to address the issue.
On Friday, the program will open with a conversation about boycott, divestment and sanctions, the session is titled “The BDS Movement: A Palestinian Struggle to Achieve a Lasting Peace based on International Law, Justice, and Freedom.“ On Saturday two sessions will explore the changing world of activism. Experts will discuss “Social Activism in the 21st Century: Facilitating Change through the media and Web Roots.” The following session will discuss, “Activism in the Arts: How to Create Change through Artistic Expression.”
On Sunday, a great line up of speakers will present at the session titled, “Paradigm Shift: New Thinking on Israel/Palestine.” This will be followed by the Annual Palestine Luncheon.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarships are available to college students who wish to attend the Convention! Many students have taken advantage of this, and few spots remain open. The scholarship covers registration expenses, it does not include travel/lodging. If you are interested please send an email to convention@adc.org. Students will also be given an opportunity to take part in a session aimed at cultivating their skill. On Friday afternoon a team of activists will present at a session titled, “Activism on College Campuses: Best Practices for Campus Activism.“
ADC has obtained a Special Hotel Room rate of only $109! This special offer expires soon, so don’t wait. Click here to reserve your hotel room today!
Early bird discounts expire soon. Register Now to recieve a $100 discount. Click here to register for the ADC National Convention today!
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