CAIR-CA Welcomes California Sending COVID-19 Supplies to India
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 4/30/2021) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will send lifesaving oxygen equipment to India as that country faces a devastating and fast-spreading surge of COVID-19 cases. In a released statement, Gov. Newsom said: “When communities across the world need help, […]
5/1: CAIR Network to Host ‘Celebrating Resilience’ Ramadan Event Featuring Nationwide Chapters, Guest Remarks by British and French Muslim Leaders
In addition to remarks from local and national CAIR leaders, speakers include British and French Muslims who will discuss the importance of resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic and global anti-Muslim bigotry (WASHINGTON, DC – 4/30/2021) — On Saturday, May 1, at 4 pm ET, the national office and local chapters of the Council on American Islamic-Relations (CAIR), the nation’s […]
Video: CAIR Documented More Than 6,000 Civil Rights Complaints in ‘Resilience in the Face of Hate’
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Dedicate Your Zakat to CAIR This Ramadan
The balance that Zakat brings to society is needed now more than ever. Donate all or part or your Zakat to CAIR this Ramadan to help defend American Muslims. Already donated? Urge the Zakat committee of your mosque to dedicate a portion of its Zakat distribution to CAIR. The Zakat category “masakeen” refers to service […]
CAIR Supports Effort to Remove Confederate Flag from Alabama Coat of Arms, Welcomes Change of Virginia Lake’s Confederate Name
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/29/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today supported an effort underway in the Alabama legislature to remove the Confederate flag from that state’s coat of arms and welcomed a decision to change a Virginia lake’s Confederate name. In Alabama, the state’s coat of arms […]
CAIR-NY Director to Take Part in Town Hall on Disrupting Systemic Racism
The project was created for WNET called NEW AMERICAN DREAM: Five Weeks of Virtual Town Halls On Disrupting Systemic Racism In America, and Envisioning the Nation Beyond It (Wednesdays, April 28-May 26, 2021). The series will occur via Zoom and livestream on WNET’s social media platforms. SEE: https://www.thirteen.org/blog-post/new-american-dream-how-to-end-systemic-racism/ Our kickoff panel, to be held April 28, 5:00-6:30 pm, is […]
CAIR Condemns ‘White Power’ Vandalism of Ancient Native American Art in Utah, Bill to Ban Anti-Racism Teaching in Idaho
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/28/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist vandalism of Native American petroglyphs in Utah and a bill to ban anti-racism teaching in Idaho. In Utah, A tour guide discovered the words “white power” on “The Birthing Scene,” a panel on a slab […]
CAIR ACTION ALERT: Add Your Name to Open Petition Calling on Microsoft, Sony, Valve to Not Host ‘Arab Murder Simulator’ Six Days in Fallujah
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/28/21) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Veterans For Peace are calling on all gamers – here in America and around the world – to add their names to an open petition calling on Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PlayStation) and Valve not to host or digitally distribute the soon-to-be-released video game “Six Days in Fallujah,” […]
CAIR-MN Welcomes Arrest for Anti-Muslim, Racist Graffiti Sprayed on Minnesota Mosque
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/28/21) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly sprayed anti-Muslim, neo-Nazi and racist graffiti sprayed on a mosque in Moorhead, Minn. Benjamin Enderle, 22, was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Felony charges of harassment and criminal damage to property with […]
CAIR Welcomes Senate Hearings for Diverse Judicial Nominees, Encourages Senate to Probe Judge Zahid Quraishi’s Roles as Legal Adviser in Iraq, Attorney with ICE
(WASHINGTON, DC – 4/28/2021) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the start of confirmation hearings for President Biden’s diverse slate of nominees to serve as federal judges and encouraged the Senate Judiciary Committee to probe unanswered questions about the background of one of the […]