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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, April 17, 2024

CAIR: Muslim group in US condemns Washington’s backing for ‘Israeli crimes’ – Al Jazeera CAIR-LA: USC cancels speech of vale­dic­torian who supported Pales­tinians, citing safety – Spectrum News CAIR-LA: USC cancels speech by pro-Palestine valedictorian, citing “alarming tenor” of her critics – Salon NBC Nightly News Interviews CAIR-LA Director About Cancelation of Muslim USC Valedictorian’s […]

CAIR in the News, April 16, 2024

CAIR-LA: USC Cancels Valedictorian’s Commencement Speech Over Safety Concerns – Wall Street Journal CAIR-LA: USC cancels Pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speech over safety concerns – Axios CAIR-LA: USC cancels valedictorian speech over ‘security’ concerns – UPI CAIR-LA: Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians – AP CAIR-LA: Asna Tabassum Says USC ‘Rewarding […]

CAIR-LA Demands USC Reverse ‘Cowardly Decision’ to Cancel Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech in Response to Anti-Palestinian Hate

The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the University of Southern California (USC) for cancelling the scheduled graduation speech of USC student and Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum in response to “dishonest and defamatory” attacks and harassment launched by anti-Muslim and […]

CAIR-Austin to Hold 3rd Annual ‘Eid Celebration at the Capitol’

On Friday, April 19, the Austin office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold the 3nd annual “Eid Celebration at the Capitol.”    The event will include a Jummah prayer service (Islamic Friday congregational prayer) at the Great Walk Lawn Area.  People of all faiths and backgrounds […]

CAIR in the News, April 15, 2024

CAIR: Law enforcement remains on heightened alert following Iran’s strikes on Israel – Spectrum The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization, issued its own statement Sunday, placing blame for the crisis on Israel and the Biden administration. Video: CAIR’s Edward Ahmed Mitchell on US Support for Israeli Attacks on Embassies, […]

CAIR Condemns Israeli Attack on Palestinian Families Trying to Return to Their Homes in North Gaza

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the far-right Israeli government’s attack on Palestinian families – mostly women and children – seeking to return to their homes in devastated North Gaza. According to one news agency: “Israeli forces shelled displaced Palestinians on Gaza’s Al Rasheed […]