#CountMENAinCA
Pass AB 2763 & Count MENA-Americans
in California now
The CA MENA Coalition Vows to Fight for Full MENA Inclusion in California
The California MENA Civil Rights Coalition, representing over twenty MENA-founded and MENA-serving organizations, expresses profound disappointment with the California Assembly Appropriations Committee's decision on May 16th to hold AB 2763, the California MENA Inclusion Act, in suspense amidst budgetary concerns.
This decision perpetuates the systemic erasure of Americans who identify as Middle Eastern or North African and ignores their experiences, lives, and voices, continuing to place an undue burden on community members and organizations.
The #CountMENAinCA Campaign, a historic movement led by the MENA community, has demonstrated the power of collective action and civic engagement. We call on MENA Californians to join us in urging local governments to adopt policies recognizing the MENA population, using AB 2763 as a model to push for MENA recognition in policy and legislation.
We stress that this failure is California's, not the MENA population’s. Had California been more responsible with its budget and more inclusive in its recognition of the MENA community, such advocacy would not be necessary. We vow to expand this movement and fight for the visibility and rights of Americans of MENA descent. We remain optimistic and resolute in our mission. The MENA community will continue to rise and demand representation. We encourage local communities to urge their counties and cities to adopt policies recognizing the MENA population, using AB 2763 as a model to disaggregate demographic data and provide the recognition our communities deserve.
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California,
Hear the call of our community!
#CountMENAinCA is a campaign led by the CA MENA Civil Rights Coalition to pass the California MENA Inclusion Act (AB 2763- Essayli), and include MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) people in California.
CA MENA Civil Rights Coalition
#CountMENAinCA campaign Co-sponsors & Endorsers:
Organizations:
Arab American Civic Council
Armenian-American Action Network (AAAN)
ACCESS California Services
Arab Cultural & Community Center
CAIR California
National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC)
National Iranian American Council (NIAC)
Somali Family Service
Mpower Change
Muslim Public Affairs Council
National Arab American Medical Association
MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition
Latino & Muslim Unity
GALAS LGBTQ+ Society
Southern California Armenian Democrats
Libyan American Alliance
Elected Officials:
Glendale City Clerk Dr. Suzie Abajian
Glendale Mayor Elen Asatryan
