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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 in the News, June 27, 2024

CAIR: Second-grader heckled over Palestinian poem at cultural night, advocacy group says – WJLA “We are appalled by this reportedly obnoxious behavior by a grown adult towards a young child and the lack of action and support from the school administration,” said CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry. “This incident underscores the urgent need for inclusivity […]

CAIR-Austin Welcomes County AG’s Decision to Drop Charges Against UT Austin Anti-Genocide Protesters

The Austin office of the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas, Austin), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s decision to drop all 79 protestors’ charges of criminal trespass and her affirmation that government officials cannot suppress speech they do not agree with.  […]

BREAKING: CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns ‘Shameful’ Fetterman Meeting with ‘Genocidal War Criminal’ Netanyahu

The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) for meeting with “genocidal war criminal” Benjamin Netanyahu. In a statement, CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu said: “It is shameful that a senator from our state […]

CAIR in the News, June 26, 2024

CAIR-OK: Oklahoma Supreme Court rules state board’s contract with Catholic charter school illegal – The Oklahoman The Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it also supported the Supreme Court’s decision, but objected to Drummond’s characterization of Sharia law, saying it had the potential to result in an increase in anti-Muslim bias and […]