FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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September 5, 2025
Washington, D.C | For more than 45 years, ADC has stood as the voice of the Arab American community and an unyielding protector of our nation’s civil liberties and democratic values. Recent attempts to smear the organization and our upcoming conference deploy the same racist and tired playbook meant to intimidate and shame Arab and Muslim spaces– branding ArabCon with inflammatory labels like ‘pro‑terrorism’ and ‘antisemitic.’
We carefully selected each and every one of our speakers for their principled and unapologetic platforms, and for the proven impact of their work in advancing justice, equity, and truth. We are proud to host Congressman Ro Khanna alongside dozens of other leaders, visionaries, and advocates—each bringing diverse perspectives and positions that reflect the richness of our community and the urgency of this moment. This year’s lineup and program are a testament to the growing influence and power of our community. It is because of this growing strength second-rate publications aim to smear our organization and intimidate our allies.
America sees through these weak attempts to label everything Arab and Muslim as ‘terrorist’ or ‘antisemitic.’ The tide has turned, and it is the fringe groups who are now afraid.
ADC thanks Congressman Ro Khanna for standing his ground and refusing to bow to intimidation. And thank you to all who continue to fight for an end to Israel’s genocide and to protect our democratic ideals of free speech and the right to dissent. ArabCon is not about division; it’s about celebrating Arab American excellence and building coalitions that improve lives.
To join us in this important event, visit arabcon.org.
We hope to see you there.