Iowa LGBTQ Community and CAIR-Iowa Joint Press Statement on Orlando Nightclub Massacre
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, June 12, 2016) – Muslims and non-Muslims across Iowa join their fellow Americans to condemn the murders of 50 and the wounding of 53+ innocent patrons of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Iowa’s LBGTQ Community and Council on American Islamic Relations Iowa Chapter (CAIR-Iowa) angrily condemn the vicious actions of the shooter, […]
CAIR Welcomes President Obama’s Repudiation of Donald Trump’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Muslim civil rights group invites presumptive GOP nominee to Ramadan fast-breaking meal (WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/14/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed remarks by President Barack Obama rebuking Donald Trump for his repeated use of anti-Muslim rhetoric and said such rhetoric undermines American values. […]
CAIR-Kansas to Join Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Victims
(Lawrence, KS, 6/14/16) – On Wednesday, June 15, the Kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas) will join the interfaith community of Lawrence, Kan., in a vigil to be held in solidarity with the victims and to condemn the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub that left close to 50 people dead […]
POSTPONED: Release of CAIR Islamophobia Report Delayed Due to Orlando Massacre
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/13/16) – The Tuesday release of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) report “Confronting Fear†will be delayed until further notice due to Sunday’s horrific massacre in Orlando. CAIR had scheduled a news conference for Tuesday morning to release the report. That news conference has been canceled. “Our prayers are with the Orlando […]
CAIR-WA: Spokane-area Muslim and Interfaith Leaders to Welcome City Council Salutation Recognizing Ramadan, Lives, Contributions of City’s Muslim Families
(SPOKANE, WA 6/13/15) – On Monday, June 13, the Spokane City Council will issue a salutation recognizing the month of Ramadan and the contributions of the city’s Muslim families and children to the city. Interfaith leaders will attend along with diverse Spokane-area Muslims including a Spokane public school teacher, U.S. military veterans, law enforcement officials, […]
CAIR-Cleveland: Ohio Muslims Condemn the Mass Shooting in Orlando
(Cleveland, OH, 6/13/16) – The Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) joins Muslims across Ohio and nationwide in condemning the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson issued the following statement: “Like all Americans, Ohio Muslims express their condemnation of this horrific act of violence. Our thoughts, […]
CAIR: NJ Muslims Condemn the Mass Shooting in Orlando
(South Plainfield, NJ – 6/12/16) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today joined the Muslim community of New Jersey to condemn the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub that left at least 50 people dead and more ÂÂinjured. “Horrific acts of violence like this have absolutely no justification.†[…]
CAIR-Cincinnati: Muslim Community Condemns Orlando Killings, Sends Condolences, Prayers to Victims
(CINCINNATI, 6/13/16) “Muslims across Ohio and the Tri-State join their fellow Americans in grief and shock to condemn Sunday's mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando,” said Karen Dabdoub, Executive Director of the Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the GLBT community over […]
CAIR-Ohio: Central Ohio Muslims Condemn Orlando Massacre
(6/13/16 – Columbus, Ohio)- The Columbus Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Columbus) today joined Muslims across Central Ohio in condemning the horrific mass shooting which took place at an Orlando nightclub. “The Columbus Muslim community is shocked and appalled by this horrific hate crime against the LGBT community,” said Romin Iqbal, Staff attorney […]
CAIR-SFBA: LGBT, Muslim & Elected Leaders Speak about Orlando Shooting
Call for Action on Gun Safety Laws This Week (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) – Assemblymembers Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), David Chiu (D-San Francisco), Marc Levine (D-Marin County) and Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) along with representatives from the LGBT, American Muslim, and gun safety communities stand together in solidarity against hate and in affirmation of LGBT Pride Month. […]