CAIR-IL: Forum to Tackle Violence
CAIR-CHICAGO: RELIGIOUS FORUM SET TO TACKLE VIOLENCE A local forum will seek to address violence in today’s world by giving representatives to the three monotheistic religions of the Old Testament an opportunity to discuss their religion and answer questions from the audience. The forum will be hosted at 6 p.m. April 26 by First Presbyterian […]
CAIR-FL: Muslims Focus on Hate Crimes
CAIR-FL: MUSLIM, GAY COMMUNITIES BRING FOCUS ON HATE CRIMES A public forum on hate crimes against Muslims is scheduled for Saturday in Melbourne, following statewide vigils a week ago that raised awareness of hate crimes against gays. Both gays and Muslims contend they face growing hostility and violence in Florida. “Unfortunately, what we are seeing […]
Video: CAIR-FL Rep Discusses Impact of 9/11
VIDEO: CAIR-FL REP DISCUSSES IMPACT OF 9/11 CAIR-Tampa’s Ahmed Bedier joins other Tampa Muslims and the group Women of Faith to speak about the impact of 9/11 on their community in a special program on Tampa’s Public television station WEDU.
CAIR-OH Rep Joins Interfaith Center for Peace
CAIR-OH REP APPOINTED TO BOARD OF INTERFAITH CENTER FOR PEACE (COLUMBUS, OH, 4/19/07) – CAIR-OH Executive Director Adnan Mirza has been appointed to the executive board of the Interfaith Center for Peace. Mirza was one of three people to receive the prestigious three-year appointment and is the first Muslim representative on the board. The Interfaith […]
CAIR-NJ Comedy Night with Azhar Usman May 6
CAIR-NJ COMEDY NIGHT WITH AZHAR USMAN MAY 6 CAIR-NJ invites you to an evening of comedy with world-renowned comedian Azhar Usman. Come join us for our annual fundraising dinner. WHAT: An Evening of ComedyWHEN: May 6th, 2007 at 5 p.m.WHERE: Melvin Kreps Middle School, 5 Kent Lane, East Windsor, NJ TICKETS: $40 per adult or […]
CAIR-Cincinnati Honored as Freedom Station
CAIR-CINCINNATI HONORED AS FREEDOM STATION (CINCINNATI, OH, 4/19/07) – The Cincinnati office of CAIR-Ohio was recently honored by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as a Freedom Station partner. CAIR-Cincinnati was honored along with 19 other local organizations whose work challenges illiteracy, hunger, racism, slavery and tyranny. “It is an honor to be recognized by […]
CAIR-MD/VA: Town Hall Mtg on Profiling, Imams’ Case
CAIR-MD/VA: TOWN HALL MEETING ON AIRPORT PROFILING, IMAMS’ CASE Learn more about airport profiling of Muslims and learn the facts of the six imams’ case against US Airways. Speakers: * Nihad Awad, CAIR* Imam Magid, ADAMS Center* Khadija Athman, CAIR WHEN: Friday April 27, 2007, 7 – 9:15 p.m.WHERE: ADAMS Center Main Hall, 46903 Sugarland […]
PA: Liquor Store Application Denied After Mosque Protest
PA: ZONING BOARD DENIES LIQUOR STORE MOVE The controversial application for a new liquor store at 4237 Walnut St. has been denied by the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, site owner Daniel DeRitis said yesterday. DeRitis said he will immediately appeal the decision. “We’re not going to give up on it,” he said. The proposal […]
ME: Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Incident’ in Middle School
ME: ‘HATE INCIDENT’ IN CITY One student has been suspended and more disciplinary action could follow a possible hate crime at Lewiston Middle School, Superintendent Leon Levesque said Wednesday. On April 11, a white student placed a ham steak in a bag on a lunch table where Somali students were eating. Muslims consider pork unclean […]
Native Deen: Muslim Hip-Hop Group on CBS April 22
NATIVE DEEN ON CBS Sunday April 22nd Muslim talent and world renowned artists Native Deen will be featured on the program “The Arts within Religion”. The show is schedule to air on Sunday, April 22nd on most CBS stations across the United States.