The township of Washington Grove, MD recently invited AMI Executive Director Shahid Rahman and panelists Dr. Margaret Johnson, Zarinah Shakir and Kareemah Abdallah to discuss their experiences as American Muslims followed by a robust Q&A.  Mr. Rahman presented the findings of the joint New America-AMI study looking at the perception of Muslims.  In addition, he […]

AMI hosted its 2018 Annual Gala Dinner at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia on December 8, keynoted by comedian Hasan Minhaj, journalist Amna Nawaz and Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni.  The hall was filled to capacity with about 350 people in attendance.  The aim of the evening was to celebrate American Muslim Excellence […]

DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) INTERFAITH SUMMIT JANUARY 26, 2019; American University School of International Service; 10 am – 5:15 pm Our theme this year is: How do young adults with religious, ethical and cultural values contribute to building a [stronger, united, inclusive, equitable, just] DMV? The only multi-faith conference for young leaders in the DMV […]