On Saturday, Oct. 17, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) will host its sold-out 32nd Anniversary Gala, one of the largest annual gatherings of Muslims in the Bay Area, with more than 1,300 attendees expected.
The event, themed “Upholding Liberty and Justice for All,” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, and remarks from U.S. Rep. Aisha Wahab. CAIR-SFBA will also honor U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, California Assemblymember Matt Haney, and the Palestinian Youth Movement for their contributions to civil rights and justice.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. (program begins at 5:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara
WHO:
- Zahra Billoo, executive director, CAIR-SFBA
- Matt Haney, California State Assembly
- Dr. Altaf Husain, vice president, Yaqeen Institute
- Fahria Khan, governance board president, CAIR-SFBA
- Ro Khanna, U.S. House of Representatives
- Linda Sarsour, co-founder and executive director, MPower Change
- Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, author and educator
- Aisha Wahab, U.S. House of Representatives
- Palestinian Youth Movement, grassroots advocacy organization
LIVESTREAM: The program will be livestreamed beginning at 5:30 p.m. on CAIR-SFBA’s Instagram account.
MEDIA RSVP: Media interested in covering the gala should contact CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam at 408.498.5779 or [email protected] to arrange press credentials.
CAIR-SFBA is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam, 408.498.5779, [email protected]