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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR Calls on All Senators to Back New Resolution Calling for End to Gaza Blockade and War

Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization says Congress must threaten to oppose future military aid to stop Netanyahu  (WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/16/2025) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Senate resolution signed by 28 senators that calls for the Trump administration to pursue an end to […]

CAIR Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support Rep. Tlaib’s Resolution Recognizing 77th Anniversary of Nakba, Affirming Palestinian Rights

Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, in urging the U.S. House Representatives to cosponsor and support H.Res. 409, a resolution introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) recognizing the 77th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba and affirming the rights of Palestinian refugees. 👉 TAKE ACTION: Urge your U.S. House Representative to […]

CAIR in the News, May 16, 2025

CAIR-LA: Police seek vandal who spray-painted graffiti at Islamic Center of Southern California – NBC Video: CAIR Sues Philly School District for Retaliating Against Teacher Supporting Palestinian Students CAIR-NY: He Denounced the Gaza War at Graduation. N.Y.U. Withheld His Diploma. – New York Times “We commend Logan for using this opportunity to demand an end […]

CAIR-NY Calls on NYU to Release Diploma Withheld Over Anti-Genocide Graduation Speech

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today strongly called on New York University (NYU) to release a diploma withheld from a student over his pro-Palestinian, anti-genocide commencement address.   SEE: Twitter Post SEE: Statement by NYU Spokesperson John Beckman   SEE: Full Speech (X)  On Wednesday, May 14, NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study hosted […]

CAIR in the News, May 15, 2025

CAIR-DFW: Scrutiny of Texas Muslims’ planned town over sharia concerns is political bullying | Opinion – Fort Worth Star-Telegram William White of the Council on American-Islamic Relations told the Star-Telegram that “every time Muslims pray five times a day, fast in Ramadan, donate to charity, or abstain from consuming alcohol and pork, they are following […]

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Attack Targeting Japanese-American Professor in LA County, Welcomes Police Probe

The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA)today condemned the recent racist attack allegedly targeting a Japanese-American professor in Montebello, California, and welcomed the investigation by local police. SEE: Elderly Japanese American professor injured in suspected hate crime attack Asian American professor who teaches history of racism attacked in possible […]

CAIR in the News, May 14, 2025

CAIR-LA: Salman Rushdie pulls out as Claremont McKenna College graduation speaker – Daily Bulletin On Wednesday, May 7, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a news release that Rushdie has “made troubling statements about Islam and Palestine.” CAIR: Republicans Sneak “Nonprofit Killer” Bill Into Reconciliation Package – […]