MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR-Ohio to Host 3rd Annual Muslim Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 9/16/2019) – On Tuesday, September 17, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will host its 3rd Annual Muslim Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse. WHAT: CAIR-Ohio Hosts 3rd Annual Muslim Advocacy Day at the State Capitol WHEN: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (Media are invited to arrive at 1 P.M. at the Statehouse Atrium […]
CAIR-Colorado Calls for Apology from Lawmaker for Liking Islamophobic Post
(DENVER, CO, 9/13/19) – The Colorado chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Colorado), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an apology from Colorado Senator Vicki Marble (R-Ft. Collins) after she liked an Islamophobic post on Facebook. SEE: Lawmaker Says She “Liked” Bigoted Facebook Post As Part […]
CAIR Reps to Speak at ‘Stemming the Tide of Hate’ Islamophobia Conference in Texas
Help us overcome the growing tide of hate by participating in the Texas Islamophobia Conference. “Stemming the Tide of Hate” is a 1-day conference hosted by CAIR-DFW that will give deep insight, promote discussion, and provide solutions to the growing hate in our nation. The conference includes diverse and knowledgeable panel of speakers: Dr. Robert […]
CAIR-Georgia Condemns Planned Pro-Trump, White Supremacist Rally in Dahlonega, Calls on Local GOP to Denounce Event
(ATLANTA, GA – 9/13/2019) — The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today joined other civil rights organizations in condemning a planned white supremacist, pro-Trump rally in Dahlonega. Ga., and called on the Lumpkin County Republican Party to denounce the event after initially “liking” a post about it on Facebook. SEE: Dahlonega Braces for Rally […]
CAIR Applauds Historic Maryland Marker to Victims of Lynching as ‘Stone Laid on the Long Road to Truth, Reconciliation, Healing’
(BALTIMORE, MD, 9/12/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today applauded the unveiling of a historic marker in Annapolis, Md., dedicated to victims of lynching and racial terror in the state as “another stone laid in the long road to truth, reconciliation and healing” for America’s black communities. SEE: “Injustices discussed in Annapolis as first […]
Interfaith, Human Rights Groups Express Concern About Rep. Brad Sherman’s Participation in ‘Pep Rally’ for Indian PM Modi
Coalition calls for Rep. Sherman to not attend ”˜Howdy, Modi’ rally and instead meet with local constituent groups. (LOS ANGELES, CA – 9/12/2019) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today joined with an interfaith coalition to express concern about California Congressman Brad Sherman’s (D-30) plans to attend a rally for […]
CAIR Condemns Arkansas ‘White Power’ Hate Vandalism
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/12/19) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned “white power” hate vandalism targeting property in Fort Smith, Ark. “Racially-charged and insensitive” language — including “white power” and possible neo-Nazi “SS” symbols — was spray-painted on a vehicle and the tires were slashed. Other […]
REMINDER – CAIR Action Alert: DMV Muslims Invited to Attend September 12 Democratic Debate Watch Party, Poll at Virginia Mosque
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/11/19) — On September 12, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Association of Virginia (MAV) will host a watch party for the third Democratic presidential debate. A poll of participants will be taken following the debate. WHAT: Third Democratic Debate Watch Party in Manassas, VA WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 8 p.m. WHERE: Dar […]
CAIR-Florida Welcomes Arrest of a DeLand City Resident Who Threatened to Kill Jews, Calls on US Attorney to Consider Hate-Crime Enhancements
(MIAMI, FL, 9/11/19) – The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of 25-year-old Harson Larkin, a DeLand City resident who allegedly threatened to kill members of the Jewish community in Miami. The Miami Herald reported that Larkin, who is currently being held at a […]
CAIR Condemns White Supremacist Flyers at University Campus in Nevada
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/10/19) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned white supremacist flyers scattered across at least five buildings of the University of Nevada, Reno campus. SEE: UNR Responds to White Supremacist Fliers on Campus https://www.kunr.org/post/unr-responds-white-supremacist-fliers-campus#stream/0 “We condemn this attempt to instill fear on […]