CAIR-LA: OC’s Only Public Arabic Class is Getting Cut, Can it Be Saved Again? – Voice of OC
Community groups like the Arab American Civic Council and the Council on American Islamic Relations are working with district officials in an effort to keep the program alive…
Aliya Yousufi, a senior policy coordinator with the Council on American Islamic Relations, said she met with district officials who plan to discontinue the Arabic 1 course next year and begin to phase out the whole Arabic program altogether.
“So basically, the students that are currently enrolled in Arabic courses will be allowed to complete this pathway,” she said in a June 27 phone interview.
CAIR-OK: Oklahoma schools ordered to use Bible in history teaching – Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said the order would further marginalize religious minorities in public schools and violate religious freedom. The Muslim civil rights organization has advocated against adding specific religious teachings to the classroom.
“Although we and the American Muslim community recognize the important historical and religious significance of the Bible, forcing teachers to use it and only it in their curriculum is inappropriate and unconstitutional,” said Adam Soltani, director of the Oklahoma chapter. “We adamantly oppose any requirements that religion be forcefully taught or required as a part of lesson plans in public schools, in Oklahoma, or anywhere else in the country.”
CAIR: A Staggering New Estimate of Over 186,000 Killings in Gaza Revives Charges of War Crimes – IPS
Nihad Awad, National Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said:
“We have all known that the real death toll in the Israeli genocide in Gaza is much higher than has been reported. This new data by respected researchers adds yet another piece of evidence proving that a genocide is occurring in Gaza and necessitating international action to end the suffering and bring justice to the Palestinian people.”
CAIR-MN: Lino Lakes City Councilor speaks out after recent racism, Islamophobia accusations – KARECAIR: Doxxing dan Sanksi: Mahasiswa AS Menanggung Konsekuensi Protes Gaza