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Van Jones Keynote (short version) #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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van jones
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On December 15, 2016 By MPAC
Van Jones shares his thoughts on the "responsibility and burden" placed upon the American Muslim community. "Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." -- Van Jones
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‘Salam Neighbor’ acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
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Chris Temple
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Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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Introducing ‘Salam Neighbor’ — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
america
Chris Temple
Documentary
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Refugee Crisis
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Salam Neighbor
Syria
syrian refugee crisis
syrian refugees
USA
Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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Hasan Minhaj acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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new york
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, Hasan Minhaj, is a comedian, “The Daily Show” correspondent and creator of the powerful off-Broadway show “Homecoming King,” which tackles issues of identity, interracial love, and integration. The sharp and witty correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program “The Daily Show,” actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj has produced eye-opening and gut-busting segments that tackle ISIS, Islamophobia, race, healthcare and the environment. He recently finished a North American tour of his play “Homecoming King,” where he explores his Indian-American-Muslim identity, interracial love, racism, bullying, and his family’s quest to achieve the elusive American Dream.
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