Executive Director of CAIR-Minnesota to Attend Inauguration of National Museum in Alabama
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN 4/26/2018) – Later today, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Minnesota Chapter, the State’s only Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, Jaylani Hussein, will attend the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala. The facility is “the nation’s first memorial dedicated to the legacy […]
CAIR-Austin to Host Community Dialogue on Race, Violence and Stereotyping of Marginalized Communities
(AUSTIN, TX, 4/25/18) – On Thursday, April 26, the Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin), along with the Austin-based NoBanNoWall Collective will host a panel discussion to challenge violent stereotypes frequently and falsely associated with marginalized communities. WHAT: Panel Discussion on Stereotyping Marginalized Communities through Narratives of Violence WHEN: Thursday, April 26th from […]
CAIR-NY Expresses Solidarity with Jewish Community After Attacks in Crown Heights
(NEW YORK, NY, 4/25/18) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today expressed solidarity with Jewish New Yorkers after a second violent potentially anti-Semitic attack in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in just 10 days. Police say that last weekend a suspect attacked Menachem Moskowitz, beating and choking the victim and leaving […]
CAIR Urges Elected Officials to Condemn Anti-Muslim Congressional Event Featuring Speaker Who Calls Muslims a ‘Cancer’ That is ‘Difficult to Eradicate’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/24/2018) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to condemn an anti-Muslim event scheduled for April 26 in the U.S. Capitol Building Congressional Auditorium featuring a speaker who recently called Muslims a “cancer” that is “difficult to eradicate.” […]
CAIR Representative Recognized by Maryland Governor, Muslim Leaders for Community Service
On Sunday, April 22, CAIR Outreach Director for Maryland Zainab Chaudry was recognized by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Muslim leaders for her activism and service to the state’s diverse communities. Dignitaries and elected leaders present at the event included H.E. Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman André […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Advises Community to Prepare for Ramadan By Knowing Rights at Work, School
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/26/18) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged the nation’s Muslim community to prepare for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan by better understanding their legal rights in the workplace and school. WATCH: Know Your Rights: Religious Accommodations at Work and in School Helpful tips to remember […]
Action Alert: CAIR Urges Participation in April 25 #NoMuslimBanEver Rally Outside U.S. Supreme Court
Rally to coincide with Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on Trump’s ”˜Muslim Ban 3.0 (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/24/18) — On Wednesday, April 25, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case challenging President Trump’s “Muslim Ban 3.0,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will join a coalition of national and local civil and human […]
30 CAIR Leaders to Attend Inauguration of Lynching Memorial in Alabama
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/24/2018) – On April 26, some 30 national leaders of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will attend the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala. The facility is “the nation’s first memorial dedicated to the legacy of enslaved […]
CAIR-Minnesota, Jewish Community Action to Co-Host Solidarity Dinner
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN., 4/24/18) — Later today, Tuesday, April 24th, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) and Jewish Community Action (JCA) will host a Solidarity Dinner at The Creamery Coop in the Seward Neighborhood in Minneapolis. The Jewish and Muslim communities of the Twin Cities will come together over a meal to […]
CAIR-Minnesota Calls on University to Probe of Police-Involved Altercation with Somali Students
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/23/18) – – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on University of Minnesota officials to investigate an incident Friday night during which the Somali Student Association claims police officers used excessive force. Somali students claim police officers assaulted attendees and even pulled a woman by her Islamic head scarf, or […]