MA: Muslims Confer on Politics, Rights
The leader of a Muslim organization said Muslims made a costly error in supporting George W. Bush for president in 2000 and cautioned American followers of the Islamic faith that the current field of presidential candidates is filled with closed-minded racists. “After 9-11, there is a new America and new challenges for us (Muslims) to […]
CAIR-MI: ‘Presenting Islam to Fellow Americans’ Workshop
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/10/07) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently conducted its second “Presenting Islam to Fellow Americans” workshop at the Flint Islamic Center in Swartz Creek. The workshop, which was attended by some 75 community leaders and activists, covered topics that would assist in presenting contemporary Islamic issues to […]
CAIR: A Savage Response to Islamic Protest
The stakes continue to rise in the showdown between talk host Michael Savage, who is heard locally 6-9 p.m. on WOR (710 AM), and an Islamic group that says Savage uses the show to spread hatred against Muslims.Earlier this week, Savage sued the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), claiming the group infringed on copyright by […]
CAIR-CA: Death Threat Against Muslim Leader Probed
The FBI is investigating a death threat against Basim Elkarra, director of the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, that he says stems from a legal spat between his organization and popular conservative radio host Michael Savage.Elkarra said he met with the FBI in the past two weeks to discuss the threat on […]
CAIR OpEd: What Comes After the Annapolis Conference?
The number one grievance for the 1.5 billion Muslims around the world is the lack of a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. America continues to misjudge the religious and political significance of this conflict, says Ahmad Al-Akhras. On the 60th anniversary of the UN partition plan, President Bush invited the conflicting parties of the […]
CAIR-AZ Holds ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop
(PHOENIX, AZ, 12/6/07) – A representative of the Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) recently offered an educational workshop, titled “Know and Protect Your Rights,” at the Islamic Center of Tucson.CAIR-AZ Civil Rights Director Mohammed AbuHannoud spoke to the more than 50 Muslim community members who attended about how to protect themselves […]
CAIR-CA: Muslims, Jews Build Bridges of Understanding
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 12/6/07) – On December 5th, CAIR-San Diego Public Relations Director Edgar Hopida joined members of Congregation Beth El and representatives of the San Diego Muslim community in creating continued positive dialogue between Jewish and Muslim groups. Last night’s meeting was the fifth such meeting between local Jewish and Muslim groups. Topics discussed […]
MI: Anti-Muslim Bias Should Offend All Americans
Americans are quickly disgusted by racism, anti-Semitism and other unacceptable expressions of hatred. Islamophobia is a bitter fruit from the same tree, but few Americans can identify this increasingly prevalent form of bigotry against Islam and Muslims. Like others who traffic in hatred, Islamophobes are fueled by fear and ignorance. They deliberately create environments of […]
Video: CAIR-NY Rep Comments on Fighting Hate Crimes
With the latest spurt in hate crimes against Muslims across America, law enforcement agencies are working hard to tackle the problem and nab the perpetrators.To view the video, click here.
CAIR: ‘USA vs. Al-Arian’ D.C. Premiere Sold Out
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/6/07) – More than 800 people turned out last night for the D.C. premiere of the documentary film “USA vs Al-Arian,” which was co-sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) at the AMC/Loews Uptown 1 Theater.The film follows the arrest and trial of Sami Al-Arian, an Arab-American university professor accused of supporting […]