CAIR-Pittsburgh Condemns Brutal Attack at Aliquippa VFW, Calls for Hate Crime Probe
The Pittsburgh chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pittsburgh), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the allegedly brutal, unprovoked attack at a VFW in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and calls on the district attorney’s office to ensure a comprehensive investigation, including examining whether the attack was racially motivated. […]
CAIR Welcomes Call by American Academy of Pediatrics for Sec. Blinken’s Intervention on Behalf of Top Gaza Doctor Kidnapped by Israel
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a letter from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calling for the intervention of Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Israeli kidnapping of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a top Palestinian physician serving victims of Israel’s genocide in […]
CAIR-AZ Welcomes Sentencing in Hate Crime Arson of Churches
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the sentencing of a man to 36 years in prison for the bias-motivated arson of two churches in Douglas, Arizona. Eric D. Ridenour was convicted at trial of arson and hate crimes for a […]
CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Charge After Alleged Racist Assault in Louisiana
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the hate crime charge for a suspect who allegedly attacked a Black man after using racial slurs in Shreveport, Louisiana. The man allegedly drove his vehicle next to a Black individual’s vehicle, exited his vehicle, and shouted “I […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Vandalism of a Menorah in the Bronx
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the vandalism of a menorah in the Bronx. During Hanukkah, a menorah installed by the Bronx Jewish Center in Morris Park was vandalized twice, with the second incident occurring on […]
Community Invitation: CAIR and LaunchGood to Host ‘The Nonprofit Killer Bill & You’ Training for 501c3 Leaders on Jan. 14
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and LaunchGood, the largest global fundraising platform for Muslims, today invited leaders of nonprofit organizations to attend “The Nonprofit Killer Bill & You: How to Protect Your Nonprofits in 2025 and Beyond,” a virtual training on January 14th for nonprofit leaders concerned […]
CAIR Condemns Israel’s Latest Slaughter of 74 Palestinian Children in First Week of January
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the latest slaughter of Palestinian children and other civilians by Israeli forces in Gaza, including an Israeli-designated safe zone. At least 74 children have reportedly been killed in Gaza in the first seven days of 2025, according to […]
CAIR Applauds Ireland for Joining International Court of Justice Case Against Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded Ireland for joining South Africa’s case against Israel’s genocide in Gaza before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Last year, CAIR welcomed a detailed submission by South Africa to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) outlining evidence of Israel’s violation of the […]
CAIR-CT to Join Community Partners in Marking Muslim Heritage Month in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT, January 8, 2025) – The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is proud to announce that its collaborative efforts with Governor Ned Lamont have led to the official recognition of January as Muslim Heritage Month in Connecticut. This historic milestone celebrates the invaluable contributions of Muslims to the state while […]
Community Alert: Registration Opens for CAIR Maryland’s ANCHOR PROJECT Part Two Journey into Storytelling (Jan. 16)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that registration is now open for its ‘ANCHOR PROJECT Part Two: Journey into Storytelling” scheduled to be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Join journalist Dilshad Ali as she shares her personal journey into the media world and […]