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CAIR-MI to Host 16th Annual Banquet on Sunday Highlighting Rising Islamophobia
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(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 4/7/16) - On Sunday, April 10, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) will host its 16th annual fundraising banquet, with the theme "Strengthening Our Voices; Advancing Together."
The program will discuss the rising climate of Islamophobia in America as well as highlight the ways in which CAIR-MI, along with its partners in racial justice, civil rights and interfaith communities, work in coalition to address this troubling issue.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Usama Canon, director of Ta'leef Collective.
CAIR-MI’s Community Service Award will be presented to Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) and the annual Rosa Parks Scholarships will be given to this year's recipients.
WHAT: CAIR-MI 16th Annual Fundraising Banquet
WHERE: Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI
CAIR Action Alert: TODAY is Last Day to Register to Vote in Maryland Presidential Primary Election
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| Hits: 45The Maryland presidential primary election will be held on April 26, 2016, with all polling places open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is critical for our community to go out and vote. A big Muslim turnout in a low turnout primary will magnify our voice and our visibility. To be ready to vote, please make note of the following important dates and voter resources:
Important Deadlines:
Last Day to Register to Vote in Presidential Primary or Update Party Affiliation in Maryland: April 5, 2016
Early Voting: April 14 - April 21, 2016, 10am-8pm
2016 Primary Election: April 26, 2016, 7am-8pm
Register to Vote | Update Voter Information | Change Party Affiliation
CAIR-MN, Community Leaders to Address Rising Islamophobia in Minnesota
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(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/4/16) – On Tuesday, April 5, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join interfaith, social justice and community organizations and leaders at a news conference in St. Paul., Minn., to address the challenges facing Minnesota Muslims because of the rise of Islamophobia in that state and nationwide.
WHAT: Community Leaders Press Conference to address Islamophobia in Minnesota.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: MN Senate Office Building, Room 181, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN, 55155-1232
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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