More Fla. Students Sent Home Over Anti-Islam Shirts
More children from the Dove World Outreach Center arrived Tuesday at area public schools with shirts bearing the message “Islam is of the Devil” and were sent home for violation of the school district’s dress code when they declined to change clothes or cover the anti-Muslim statement on their clothing. School district staff attorney Tom […]
CAIR Offers Condolences on Death of Sen. Edward Kennedy
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/26/09) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered condolences to the family of Sen. Edward Kennedy. In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said: “We offer sincere condolences to the family of Senator Edward Kennedy and to the nation for the loss of a great statesman and defender of […]
Fla. Student Sent Home for Wearing Anti-Islam Shirt
GAINESVILLE — A 10-year-old girl was sent home on her first day back to school in Gainesville for wearing a shirt that was deemed offensive. Faith Sapp wore a shirt to class Monday with the words ‘Islam Is Of The Devil’ printed on it. The words are the same of those at an outreach center […]
‘Islam is of the Devil’ Shirt Appears at Elementary School
A student at Talbot Elementary School wore a shirt bearing the message “Islam is of the devil” on the first day of school and was sent home for violation of the school district’s dress code. Asked about a report of the dress code violation, School District spokeswoman Jackie Johnson confirmed that a student did wear […]
CAIR-OK: Muslims Answer President’s Call to Service
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 8/25/09) – On Saturday September 5th, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will join with the NAACP, the Latino Community Development Agency and the Red Cross to mark National Service Week with Disaster Relief Response Training. WHAT: Muslim Disaster Relief Response TrainingWHERE: OKC National Memorial Museum, 620 North […]
CAIR-WA: Seattle Muslims to Hold ‘Sharing Ramadan’ Events
(SEATTLE, WA, 8/25/09) ­ On August 28 and September 9, Seattle-area Muslims will reach out to their neighbors of all faiths by hosting two traditional “Sharing Ramadan” iftars, or fast-breaking dinners. The dinners are free and open to the public.WHEN: Friday, August 28, 2009, 6-8:30 p.m.WHERE: Islamic School of Seattle, 720 25th Ave, Seattle, WAWHEN: […]
CAIR-Chicago Files Bias Complaint for Muslim Employee
(CHICAGO, IL, 8/25/09) – The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) recently announced that it has filed a complaint in federal court on behalf of a Palestinian Muslim man who claims to have suffered discrimination and wrongful termination by his employer, U.S. Foodservice Inc. The man, who worked as a Territory Manager, […]
Muslim Hip Hop Group’s Latest Music Video Showcases American Islam
(Washington, D.C., 8/25/09) – As millions of American Muslims begin their holy month of fasting, Ramadan, a D.C.-area hip hop group is doing its part to help others stay in the true spirit of the season. Native Deen, a fusion hip-hop group, today released the music video to its news song, “Ramadan is Here.” Like […]
Michigan Muslim to File Suit Over Judge’s Hijab Ban
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 8/25/09) – On August 26, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) will hold a news conference in Southfield to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against a Wayne County judge who demanded that a Muslim woman remove her religious headscarf (hijab) in court. The Muslim plaintiff felt so […]
CAIR Welcomes Ruling in Support of Muslim Charity’s Due Process Rights
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/19/09) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a federal judge’s ruling in support of the due process rights of KindHearts, an Ohio-based Muslim charity that had its assets frozen by the government more than three years ago.U.S. District Judge James Carr ruled yesterday that the government had an obligation to […]