CAIR Welcomes Brandeis University’s Withdrawal of Honor for Islamophobe Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Muslim civil rights group says 'victory over hate' came through unified front against intolerance (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/9/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a decision by Brandeis University to withdraw its invitation to notorious anti-Muslim extremist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to receive an honorary degree at commencement ceremonies on May 18 and attributed […]
Ask Brandeis University Not to Honor Islamophobe Ayaan Hirsi Ali
CAIR-New Jersey Banquet a Success
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 4/7/14) — Some 400 New Jersey residents turned out on Saturday for the 10th Annual Awards Banquet of that state’s chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ). During the sold-out banquet, CAIR-NJ awarded distinguished contributors of the Muslim community including NY Jets player Muhammad Wilkerson, Huma Hassan of Wafa House, a […]
CAIR-FL Calls on State GOP to Stop ‘Legislative Bullying’ of Muslims, Other Minorities
(TAMPA, FL 4/7/2014) — The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today called on that state's Republican Party leadership to reject anti-Muslim events and legislation promoted by party members statewide. CAIR-FL expressed concern about a disturbing trend of local GOP organizations hosting extremist anti-Muslim speakers to promote fear and hatred of Islam and […]
500 Oklahomans Attend Sold-Out CAIR-OK Awards Banquet
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 4/7/14) — Some 500 Oklahomans turned out on Saturday for the 8th Annual Awards Banquet of that state’s chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK). During the sold-out banquet, CAIR-OK awarded the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma with the “Building Bridges Interfaith Leadership Award” for its efforts in promoting interfaith cooperation and understanding. Michael Salem […]
CAIR-San Antonio Offers Condolences to Loved Ones of Ft. Hood Victims
(SAN ANTONIO, TX, 4/3/14) — The San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered condolences to the loved ones of those killed in a deadly shooting spree yesterday at Fort Hood in Texas. “Muslims, like Texans of all faiths, offer their condolences […]
Washington imam claims discriminatory treatment by Delta Air Lines
By Lynsi Burton, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Activists are decrying the reported actions of Delta Air Lines employees after a Lynnwood-based imam claimed he was escorted off an airplane last month on the basis of his religious affiliation. Representatives of the Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as well as clergy and activists from other […]
FBI: Terror plot suspect planned mosque attack to launch insurgency
Judge denies his release pending trial, citing safety of community By Dane Schiller, Houston Chronicle The FBI contends Robert Talbot Jr. was ready to launch his nationwide insurgent movement in the Houston area by robbing an armored car and killing a Texas state trooper, then spraying a mosque with machine-gun fire and traveling to the […]
CAIR-San Diego: Ask GOP Women’s Group to Drop Anti-Muslim Speaker
We took your issues to Congress
As-salaamu alaykum (peace be with you). I am pleased to share with you the news of an unprecedented week of organized Muslim advocacy in the U.S. Congress. Recently, dozens of CAIR activists from around the country were on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to share your concerns with members of Congress and their key staffers. […]