AAAN #Justice4Murod #Justice4Hadi

Be proud and appreciative of them at all times, as they the energy of love, strength, perseverance, hope, and optimism — making them an unmatched force on the face of the earth. Happy Mother’s Day!

To all mothers, always be proud of being a mothers, wear your crown of dignity and honor, and never underestimate your role or your place in the world, and to all, always place the mother in your life as crowns upon your head.

Happy #ArabMothersDay! Among the most beautiful things said about a mother are the words of the poet Ahmed Shawqi: “The mother is like a school; if she is prepared well, you build a good nation.”

Even in grief, our community continues to show strength, care, and generosity. May this day bring moments of peace, reflection, and connection. If you’re able, please consider supporting AAAN’s work to uplift and stand with our communities year-round. 🔗bit.ly/donateaaan

Eid Mubarak to our beloved community 🌟🌙✨ We know this Eid comes with heavy hearts for many of us. As we gather with our loved ones, we hold our people who are suffering in our homelands in our du’a, and we honor them through action.

Congratulations to LaSalle II student Seraj Zerhouni on winning the @ChiPubSchools Spelling Bee! Chicago will be rooting for you at the National Bee in May! chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026…

Congratulations Seraj! Represent #Chicago well at the national! We'll be watching and cheering for you!

And finally, @FDLAChicago received well-deserved award for legal services, advocacy & organizing on behalf of the under- & unrepresented. Leena Odeh, the ED of FDLA & daughter of AAAN co-founder Camelia Odeh, accepted on the organization's behalf with a beautiful speech!

.@CrossroadsFund also awarded the powerful @ssidetogether for its leadership of the incredible @ObamaCBA! @DixonRomeo

AAAN is here at @CrossroadsFund's Seeds of Change fundraiser to celebrate the incredible Morgan Elise Johnson and the Black-owned and -operated media outlet, @TheTRiiBE!

Chicago native Michael Bearden, a Whitney Young alum, will serve as music director for the 98th Academy Awards bringing the power of live music to Hollywood’s biggest night. Stories like his remind us why Chicago students deserve access to music, arts, and extracurricular programs that help them discover their talents and build their futures. At CTU, we fight to protect the programs that inspire the next generation of artists, musicians, and creators. With our transformative contract, we won new investments to ensure that dance, music, visual arts, and other creative disciplines are treated with the respect they deserve. Read more: chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/03/…

‼️ACTION ALERT‼️ WHEN: March 4th, 2026 at 5:00 PM LOCATION: 9446 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, IL Join AAAN, @uspcn @CAARPRNow & others to protest the @OakLawnPD & Fire Commission board meeting and demand #Justice4Murod and his family. #StopPoliceCrimes #EndRacialProfiling

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We hold his memory dear and are sending our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his partner Irina, child Zoya, entire family, and colleagues at Crossroads, and to all those whose lives he touched. Michael Aguhar, ¡Presente! May he Rest In Power.

He was a friend & ally to the AAAN and the entire progressive movement of Chicagoland, helping organize working-class Filipinos within the broader immigrant rights movement, then joining the philanthropic world at Crossroads to serve community organizing across all nationalities.

AAAN is devastated to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Michael Aguhar last Friday. The Crossroads Fund wrote a beautiful memorial for him that you can read here: crossroadsfund.org/michael-caga-a….