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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-Cleveland Director Joins ‘Team Palestine’ at Marathon

(CLEVELAND, OH – 5/25/2023) – Interim Executive Director of the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) Faten Odeh joined “Team Palestine” on May 20 at the 46th annual Cleveland Marathon.  Odeh joined Cleveland-area Palestine advocates, including the Cleveland Palestine Taskforce and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to form Team Palestine, which has […]

CAIR-MN to Join Community Solidarity Event for St. Paul Mosques Targeted by Arson

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5/20/23) – On Sunday May 21, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join leaders and members of the Muslim community for a solidarity event for St. Paul mosques targeted by arson. WHAT: Solidarity Event for Tawhid Islamic Center & Masjid As-SunnahWHEN: SUNDAY, May 21, 3 PM WHERE: Tawhid Islamic Center (mosque burned) Parking lot: 430 […]

CAIR Welcomes Conviction in Deadly 2019 Shooting of Indiana Muslim by Man Who Shouted Islamophobic Slurs

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/18/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the conviction of a man who shot to death an Indiana Muslim, reportedly while shouting Islamophobic slurs. Dustin E. Passarelli, 37, has been found guilty of murder for shooting and killing Muslim 32-year-old Mustafa Ayoubi […]

CAIR, IAMC Condemn Screening of Anti-Muslim Indian Film in U.S. Theaters

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/18/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) in condemning the screening of The Kerala Story, an anti-Muslim Indian film, in American theatres.  The film has been widely criticized for its reportedly bigoted depiction of Islam and Muslims and has […]

CAIR-Ohio Testifies in Opposition to Bill that Attacks Academic Freedom

(COLUMBUS, OH – 5/18/23) – Yesterday, CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox presented testimony to the House Higher Education Committee in opposition to House Bill (HB) 151 and its companion bill, Senate Bill (SB) 83, also known as “Enact Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act”.  While the bills claim to “enhance” academic institutions, the legislation clearly would […]

BREAKING: CAIR-Minnesota Joins Human Rights Groups in Condemning U of M Cancelation of Nakba Event Featuring Grandson of Nelson Mandela

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5/15/23) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the Antiwar Committee and Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar Clark in condemning the University of Minnesota for canceling an event with Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson […]