Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Receive CAIR’s ‘Champion of Justice’ Award at 30th Anniversary Gala Nov. 22 in D.C.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Rep.  Jamaal Bowman will offer the keynote address at its 30th anniversary gala Nov. 22 in Washington, D.C. Rep. Bowman, who is being recognized with CAIR’s prestigious 2024 Champion of Justice award, has dedicated his time in Congress to advocating for racial justice, […]

CAIR-WA Reaffirms Muslims Have the Right to Serve Their Constituents in Every Election

The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today reaffirmed the right of all Americans, including devout American Muslims, to run for and serve in public office. CAIR-WA emphasized that Muslim Americans, like individuals of any faith, are fully entitled to run for office and represent their constituents, just as any other citizen […]

CAIR-PA, Emgage to Hold Virtual Muslim Capitol Day Town Hall 

The Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) and Emgage plan to hold its virtual Muslim Capitol Day town hall on October 23.  During the town hall, community members will have the opportunity to talk to state-level elected officials about their concerns in an interactive session that includes phone banking to key offices […]

BREAKING: Family of Virginia Man Murdered in Repeat Israeli Attacks on Gaza Home

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Biden administration, the U.S. State Department, and elected officials in Virginia to demand that the Israeli government cease its attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza after the mother of an American citizen, a U.S. […]

1,600+ American Muslims Attend CAIR-LA’s 28th Annual Gala

More than 1,600 community members, partner organizations, religious leaders, elected officials, dignitaries, and supporters gathered at the Anaheim Marriott on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA)’s 28th Annual Gala, themed “Our Collective Strength: The Future of Muslim Power.”  This year’s gala provided an opportunity for […]

CAIR-Philadelphia, Penn State SJP Condemns Vandalism of Memorial Honoring Palestinian Martyrs at Penn State University; Encourages Community to Send Letters to Admin

The Philadelphia Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned the recent act of vandalism targeting a memorial set up by the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Penn State University to honor the martyrs of Palestine. CAIR-PA also called on community members to send letters to the administration urging them to take […]

CAIR Condemns Anti-Asian Assault on Woman in Washington, D.C.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a possible anti-Asian hate crime assault on a woman in Washington, D.C. On Saturday morning the woman was walking with a friend in Washington when she was allegedly hit in the face with a mini barbecue grill, according […]