CAIR Asks Arizona Police Department to Drop Islamophobic Training
Mesa Police Department is hosting ”˜training’ by anti-Islam conspiracy theorist John Guandolo (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/28/17) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged the Mesa Police Department in Mesa, Ariz., not to host “training” to be offered next month by notorious Islamophobe and anti-Muslim conspiracy […]
CAIR-MN Rep to Attend First USA Boxing-Sanctioned Bout with Muslim Boxer Wearing Hijab
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/28/17) – On Saturday, April 29, a representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will attend a bout featuring a teenage Muslim boxer in Minnesota who was previously barred from competition because she wears an Islamic head scarf, or hijab. Amaiya Zafar, 16, from Oakdale, Minn., will be the first boxer allowed […]
Gold Star Father Khizr Khan to Address CAIR-CT Lunch In Norwalk
(HARTFORD, CT, 4/28/17) — On Saturday, May 6, Gold Star Father Khizr Khan will be the featured speaker at a fundraising lunch hosted by the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT). The event will take place between noon and 2 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn. He is available for selected telephone […]
CAIR-NY, Muslim Community Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on ‘Muslim Advocacy Day’
(NEW YORK, NY, 04/27/17) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) and Muslim Leaders from across New York state held dozens of advocacy meetings earlier this week with elected officials and their staff at the state Capitol in Albany as part of “Muslim Advocacy Day 2017.” The community leaders advocated […]
CAIR Supports ‘We Are Sikhs’ Initiative
SEE: We Are Sikhs At a time when many minorities face misunderstanding and bias, the “We are Sikhs” initiative was launched to “educate our fellow citizens about the peaceful, progressive, and tolerant community of over half a million Sikhs who live in the United States.” The campaign includes educational videos such as “Who We Are” […]
Almost 800 CA Muslims, Officials and Allies Participate in CAIR-CA’s 6th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
(ANAHEIM, CA, 04/26/17) – This past Monday, April 24, the California Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) hosted the 6th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) in Sacramento. Almost 800 participants, of which more than 700 were Muslims from across the state of California, held over 100 advocacy meetings with state officials […]
CAIR Employment Opportunity in Washington, D.C. – Communications Coordinator
Position: Full time; salaried The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization with chapters across the country. The national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. CAIR’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Its core mission is to enhance […]
DC: 350+ Delegates to Lobby Congress During National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON, D.C, 4/26/17) – On Monday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 2, more than 350 Muslims from 26 states will take part in the third annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. WHAT: National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol HillWHEN: Monday, May 1 – Tuesday May 2MEDIA CONTACT: USCMO Secretary General […]
CAIR ISLAMOPHOBIA UPDATE: CAIR Reports 1,035 Percent Spike in Islamophobic Incidents at U.S. Borders During President Trump’s First 100 Days
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/25/17) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today reported preliminary data revealing that cases of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) profiling of Muslims accounted for 23 percent of CAIR case intakes in the first three months of 2017. This represents a 1,035 percent increase in CBP bias cases reported so far […]
CAIR Says Arizona Police Association’s Islamophobic Training May Put Muslim Community at Risk
Law enforcement training to be offered by anti-Islam conspiracy theorist John Guandolo who falsely claims U.S. mosques are ”˜organizing for armed confrontation with law enforcement’ (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/25/17) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Arizona Police Association (APA) to cancel a scheduled […]