{"id":19,"date":"2026-09-30T20:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-10-17T23:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T03:06:24","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Connect with AMEN through community gatherings, educational programs, workshops, and civic engagement events.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMEN Presents: Insight into El Salvador with Ambassador Milena Mayorga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sunday, June 23, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOCATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korean Community Center
6601 Little River Turnpike, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6:00 \u2013 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMEN presented an evening of culture, discussion, and community engagement with Milena Mayorga, El Salvador\u2019s ambassador to the United States at the time of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion focused on El Salvador\u2019s public-safety efforts and economic reforms under President Nayib Bukele, including its adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before becoming ambassador, Mayorga worked as a model and television presenter, including as the host of \u201cMilena tu amiga.\u201d The original announcement also highlighted her top-ten finish in the Miss Universe competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event offered American conservatives an opportunity to discuss economic freedom and public safety, strengthen ties between the United States and El Salvador, and connect with Salvadoran American and other Latino communities in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission was free, with advance registration required and limited seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For information about AMEN, visit amenforamerica.org<\/a>. For questions or media inquiries, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AMEN\u2019s Second Anniversary Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, December 10, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOCATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korean Community Center
6601 Little River Turnpike, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMEN invited community members to its Second Anniversary Celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announced program included remarks from elected officials and community leaders, musical performances, cultural dances, and cultural fashion shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress code: a formal suit and tie or cultural attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission was free, with advance registration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions or media inquiries, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, May 21, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOCATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hampton Inn & Suites
6430 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TIME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This three-hour Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Politics training introduced AI\u2019s impact on political campaigns, policymaking, and governance. It explored potential challenges and opportunities for conservative campaigns and activists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training was designed to help participants understand how AI is transforming politics and develop practical tactics for engaging with AI-related developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute provided this free training on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Television Workshop with Rachel Semmel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, March 26, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOCATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute
1101 North Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TIME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

More Details<\/summary>\n

Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This in-person, interactive workshop covered professional techniques for television appearances, on-camera gestures, facial expressions, communication, and related skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute provided this free training on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN). Dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>. Visit amenforamerica.org<\/a> to learn more about AMEN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaker biography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following biography reflects Rachel Semmel\u2019s roles as described in the March 2023 announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time of the announcement, Rachel Semmel served as communications director at the Center for Renewing America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had spent more than a decade working with grassroots organizations, campaigns, and movement conservatives across the country. She had overseen press strategy, media relations, and issue advocacy for campaigns, organizations, members of Congress, and the White House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, she served as communications director at the White House Office of Management and Budget under Director Russ Vought. She managed the communications team\u2019s day-to-day operations and led OMB\u2019s communications strategy for some of President Donald J. Trump\u2019s highest-profile policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semmel began her career in the U.S. House of Representatives working for then-House Republican Conference Chair Mike Pence (R-IN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also served as communications director for two primary challengers in the 2014 election cycle: Matt Bevin for the U.S. Senate and Dave Brat for the U.S. House of Representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She helped launch Conservative Review, CRTV, and the Mark Levin TV show, which later became part of Blaze Media, and served as a spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before working at the White House, she handled media relations and television training for District Media Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original biography described Semmel as an Indiana native, a Purdue University graduate, and a resident of Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AMEN\u2019s First Anniversary Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, December 11, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elks Lodge
8421 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5:00 \u2013 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMEN invited community members to celebrate its first anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announced guest speakers included elected officials at the federal and state levels, as well as minority community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announced attire was a suit and tie for men and traditional cultural dress for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets were advertised at $60 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Activist Communications: Election Integrity and GOTV Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, October 23, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hampton Inn & Suites
6430 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, in-person Activist Communications: Election Integrity and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Workshop on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digital Writing Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, August 7, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clarion Inn
6633 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, in-person Digital Writing Workshop on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Activist Journalism Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, May 15, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Leadership Institute
1101 North Highland Street, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TIME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, in-person Activist Journalism Workshop on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training location was on the third floor, in the training rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social Media Activism Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 23, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online \u2014 Nationwide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2:00 \u2013 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, online Social Media Activism Training on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The online training was open to participants nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grassroots Activism Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 2, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Leadership Institute
1101 North Highland Street, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, in-person Grassroots Activism Workshop on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training location was on the third floor, in the training rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner was included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Public Speaking Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, February 19, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Leadership Institute
1101 North Highland Street, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, in-person Public Speaking Workshop on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training location was on the third floor, in the training rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional headshots were offered to attendees before and after the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner was included. The original registration deadline was February 17, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using Social Media for Activism Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, January 29, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1:00 \u2013 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Institute offered this free, online training on behalf of the American Minority Engagement Network (AMEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact AMEN at 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Freedom Leadership Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday\u2013Saturday, November 19\u201320, 2021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marriott Tysons Corner Hotel
8028 Leesburg Pike
Tysons Corner, VA 22182<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See original flyer for session times<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMEN was one of the sponsors of the Freedom Leadership Conference held on November 19\u201320, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original announcement stated that two-day admission included meals and books. It offered attendees a discounted ticket price through AMEN\u2019s registration link and the historical promo code AMEN2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original flyer contained a tentative agenda. It listed the Friday general session at 3:00 PM, Saturday breakfast at 8:30 AM, and the Saturday main banquet at 7:00 PM. Other receptions and optional activities had separate times. All times were Eastern Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original flyers are retained for reference. Registration and the promotional offer are closed.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AMEN Launch Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saturday, November 13, 2021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Wish \u2014 Eden Center
6751 Wilson Boulevard
Falls Church, VA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 \u2013 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past event \u2014 registration closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMEN invited community members to its launch event on November 13, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission was free. The original registration deadline was Friday, November 12, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original announcement asked attendees to register by texting their full name and email address to AMEN and stated that confirmation would be sent within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For current questions about AMEN, contact 703-638-4919<\/a> or contact@amenforamerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Connect with AMEN through community gatherings, educational programs, workshops, and civic engagement events. AMEN Presents: Insight into El Salvador with Ambassador Milena Mayorga DATE Sunday, June 23, 2024 LOCATION Korean Community Center6601 Little River Turnpike, Suite 110Alexandria, VA 22312 TIME 6:00 \u2013 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) AMEN\u2019s Second Anniversary Celebration DATE Sunday, December 10, 2023 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":990052,"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/990052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amenforamerica.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}