CAIR Seeks Hate Crime Charges for Two Bias Attacks on Muslims in Maine
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/21/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to bring hate crime charges against the perpetrators of two alleged bias-motivated attacks on Muslims in Maine. In one incident on October 12, a customer allegedly shouted […]
Unite Humanity
Unite Humanity Campaign Overview In response to the work of Islamophobes and others to divide our communities along racial, religious and ethnic lines, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has developed this initiative to show, through positive action, that our collective national ideals of valuing diversity and uplifting our communities are more powerful than the […]
Ask President Obama to Seek the Release of Mohamed Soltan, a U.S. Citizen in Egyptian Prison
Call on President Obama to help prevent the imminent death of Mohamed Soltan, an American citizen and pro-democracy activist detained in Egypt.
CAIR-DFW to Host Academic Forum on ISIS October 23 at SMU
(DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX, 10/20/14) — On Thursday, October 23, the North Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) will host an academic forum at Southern Methodist University (SMU) titled “What is ISIS? Religious Extremism and the Politics of Fear.” WHAT: Academic Forum on ISISWHERE: SMU Hughes/Trigg Theater – 3140 Dyer Street, Dallas, TX […]
CAIR Asks President Obama to Seek Release of American Mohamed Soltan on Hunger Strike in Egyptian Prison
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/17/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Obama to help prevent the imminent death of Mohamed Soltan, an American citizen detained in Egypt. Soltan, a 26-year-old graduate of Ohio State University, has been on a hunger strike in an […]
CAIR Seeks Probe of Maryland Teacher’s Anti-Muslim Statements
Teacher told students 'Muslims are dangerous … they will kill you,' told Muslim student 'you guys did 9/11' (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/17/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nations' largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has asked the principal of Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Md., to investigate a […]
CAIR-Cincinnati Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Threats Targeting Muslim Candidate for Ohio House
(CINCINNATI, OH, 10/16/2014) – The Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cincinnati) today urged state and national law enforcement authorities to investigate threats made against a Muslim candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives as a hate crime. Cathina Hourani, a candidate in the 52nd District, reportedly received threatening phone calls yesterday after […]
CAIR Hosts Archbishop Theodosios of Jerusalem During D.C. Visit
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/16/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today hosted Greek Orthodox Archbishop Theodosios (Atallah Hanna) of Jerusalem at its Capitol Hill headquarters. Archbishop Theodosios spoke to a gathering of local community leaders about the need for unity of purpose among faiths. He denounced […]
CAIR-MN to Host 3rd Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 10/16/14) — On October 17 and 18, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will host its third annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS). The two-day event features a mock student legislature at the Minnesota State Capitol; networking with elected officials; a career exploration banquet; youth leadership awards ceremony; and […]
CAIR Welcomes Wash. State Mayor’s Boycott of Event with Islamophobe Jerry Boykin
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/15/14) — The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today announced that Vancouver, Wash., Mayor Tim Leavitt has decided to “boycott” the Clark County 13th annual Mayors' and Civic Leaders' Prayer Breakfast to be held October 17 in that city due to the scheduled appearance of notorious anti-Muslim bigot […]