CAIR-SFBA: Bay Area Muslims to Gather for Public Viewings of Final Presidential Debate
WHAT: Final Presidential Debate, Viewing Parties WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:30PM) WHERE: 3000 Scott Blvd., #212, Santa Clara, CA 95054 43450 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 (co-hosted by Afghan American Conference) 55 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111 (co-hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus) CAIR-SFBA, along with the Afghan American Conference and Asian Law Caucus, will […]
CAIR-OK Releases 2016 Muslim Voter Guide
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – 10/18/16) – The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today released a 2016 Muslim Voter Guide that provides information about the upcoming November election in Oklahoma. The 2016 Muslim Voter Guide includes information about all of the State Questions on the ballot, how to simplify the voting […]
CAIR-Cleveland: Northeast Ohio Muslim Voters to Hold Presidential Debate Watch Party
(CLEVELAND, OHIO, 10/18/16) – On Wednesday, October 19, the Cleveland chapter of the American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) and the Uqbah Mosque Foundation will co-host a Muslim voter watch party during the third and final presidential debate. WHAT: Muslim Voter Presidential Debate Watch Party WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 TIME: 6:41 p.m. Maghrib Prayers; 7:30 p.m. Community […]
Action Alert: CAIR Muslim Voter Registration Reminder for VA, MD and DC
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is reminding eligible voters in the DMV area about deadlines to register to vote: To Register to Vote and Confirm or Change Registration, GO TO: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Virginia Today, Monday, October 17, is the last day to register to vote online, […]
CAIR-WA: Muslim Civil Rights Group to Hold Washington Secretary of State, OSPI Debates October 24
Audience to include 250+ registered voters, including Muslim veterans, law enforcement, medical professionals, scouts (SEATTLE, WA, 10/17/2016) — On Monday, October 24, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will hold debates with secretary of state and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) candidates at Muslim Association of Puget Sound […]
CAIR Identifies Key Themes in Islamophobic Political Discourse
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/17/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today issued a brief, “Islamophobia in Politics: A 2016 Review,†in which it identified three key themes of Islamophobic political rhetoric this year. CAIR’s brief shows that anti-Muslim and anti-Islam political discourse has focused on issues […]
CAIR-Alabama Welcomes Mayor’s Response to Police Chief’s ‘Bacon Grease Covered Bullets’ Facebook Posts
(BIRMINGHAM, AL, 10/14/2016) – The Alabama chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Alabama) today welcomed Gurley, Ala., Mayor Robert Sentell’s decision to investigate Chief of Police Barry Pendegraf’s September 23rd, and 27th Facebook posts referring to ‘’Bacon Greased Covered Bullets.†CAIR-Alabama said it appreciates the mayor’s timely response and sincere efforts to resolve Muslim concerns. […]
CAIR-Iowa Calls for Hate Crime Probe of ‘Trump’ Vandalism Targeting Mosque
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, 10/15/16) — The Iowa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Iowa) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate vandalism targeting a mosque in that state as a possible hate crime. CAIR-Iowa said the vandalism was the latest in a series of hate incidents targeting mosques and Islamic […]
CAIR-MN Calls for Probe of ‘Walking While Black’ Incident in Minnesota
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/17/16) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today joined the Minneapolis NAACP in calling for an independent investigate of an incident in which an African-American man was arrested for walking in the street because a sidewalk was under construction. SEE: Minneapolis NAACP Demands Accountability from Edina Police for Mistreatment […]
CAIR Seeks Protection for U.S. Islamic Institutions After ‘Militia’ Plan to Attack Kansas Mosque
Earlier today, Muslim civil rights group reported hate targeting mosque, Islamic center in MI and NJ (WASHINGTON, D.C. 10/14/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on state and federal law enforcement authorities nationwide to offer stepped-up protection for mosques and other Islamic institutions […]