CAIR-MN to Organize Muslim Lawyers’ Networking Event
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 8/21/13) – On August 24, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will host its second annual MN Muslim Legal Professionals' Networking Breakfast. The event is the state's only gathering that brings together the Minnesota Muslim legal community, including lawyers, law students, judges, and law professors. WHAT: MN Muslim Legal Professionals' […]
Muslims Mark 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
By Nihad Awad Word Count: 618 In one of his most famous statements, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” On the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, it is time to reflect on Dr. King’s words and examine where we stand as a nation on […]
Action: Mark March on Washington Anniversary with Khutbas, Event Participation
CAIR Action Alert #708 (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/21/13) — CAIR today called on American Muslims and all those who seek justice and mutual understanding to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington with khutbas (Friday sermons) examining the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and by taking part in local and national […]
Moving closer to making MLK’s dream a reality
By Dawud Walid, The Detroit News We are quickly approaching the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic, “I have a dream” speech that represents where most Americans would like to see our nation. At the time of his speech Dr. King was beloved by […]
Police anti-terrorism class canceled amid concerns from Muslim group
Group calls course’s instructor ‘anti-Muslim’ By Dan Hinkel, Chicago Tribune Police training officials have called off a local anti-terrorism class for officers after protests from a Muslim civil liberties group called the course’s instructor “notorious(ly) anti-Muslim.” Officers from various local departments had been scheduled to attend instructor Sam Kharoba’s class, “Islamic Awareness as a Counter-Terrorist […]
Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States
CAIR’s report “Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States” is now available. The report’s key findings are the following: Finding 1:Subject matter experts perceive a small, but highly welcome, decline in Islamophobia in America during the period covered by this report. In 2012, CAIR rates Islamophobia as a 5.9 on a scale […]
CAIR-WA Holds Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Seattle
Program facilitates entry to careers in which American Muslims are underrepresented (SEATTLE, WA, 8/20/2013) — The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) says its 6th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program is currently being held in Seattle. CAIR-WA's program, designed to facilitate entry to careers in which American Muslims are underrepresented, runs […]
Young Muslims Rally on Boston Common to Show Others Islam Urges Peace
By Gal Tziperman Lotan, Boston Globe About 25 young Muslims rallied in the Boston Common Sunday afternoon in an effort to protect their religion from what they said are misperceptions stemming from violent acts others have committed in the name of Islam. “We’re just saying what Islam is and what Islam is not,” said Hanad […]
CAIR-AZ to Host ‘American (while) Muslim’ Conference at ASU
The CAIR-AZ Team is excited to announce what promises to be an epic one-day conference, called “American (while) Muslim,” at Arizona State University. This conference is packed with great leaders and experts from across the country, and from our local community as well. The panels and speeches promise to be thought-provoking, educational and empowering. Confirmed […]
Registration Now Available Online for CAIR Annual Banquet
Past events have been sold out, no tickets are sold at the door — so register TODAY to reserve your place! (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/20/13) — Registration for CAIR’s September 28th annual banquet at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., is now available online. In past years, the banquet has sold out. No tickets will […]