The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined community leaders and civil rights advocates in condemning a reported racist, neo-Nazi incident targeting a Black-owned business in Grand Haven, Michigan.
According to media reports, the suspects allegedly harassed and intimidated patrons and staff at the business broadcasting “Heil Hitler” along with “F you n*****” over a hijacked speaker.
“Acts of intimidation targeting Black-owned businesses and minority communities have no place in Michigan or anywhere in our nation,” said CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid. “The alleged open use of neo-Nazi and racist slurs is not merely offensive; it is a threat to the safety and dignity of all people.”
Walid added: “History has shown the danger of allowing hate-filled ideologies to take root. Community leaders, elected officials, law enforcement agencies, faith institutions, and civil rights organizations must work together to ensure that those who spread hatred and intimidation are confronted through lawful and effective means.”
He said Washington, D.C., based CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar
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CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-842-1418, dwalid@cair.com; CAIR Lead Staff Attorney Amy Doukoure, 586-943-8823, adoukoure@cair.com