CAIR-NJ Congratulates Judge Kalimah H. Ahmad, Nominated to the New Jersey Superior Court in Hudson County
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 12/21/2020) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today congratulated Judge Kalimah H. Ahmad on her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court in Hudson County. The State Senate confirmed her nomination to the New Jersey Superior Court on December 17. She will be sworn in on Tuesday, December […]
Nihad Awad: A Thank You and an Appeal
As-salaamu alaykum: Alhamdulillah, on Saturday night, many of you watched CAIR’s successful virtual 26th annual gala, “Meet the Moment: Heal Our Nation, Champion Justice,” featuring community leaders Linda Sarsour, Imam Zaid Shakir and Dr. Altaf Husain, and special video messages from Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Watch the Entire Gala: https://youtu.be/9wSmemrpdj0 You saw […]
CAIR-Chicago Calls for Firing of Chicago Police Union President After Islamophobic Social Media Post Surfaces
(CHICAGO, IL, 12/21/2020) – The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today called for the firing of Chicago Police Officer John Catanzara, leader of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, the city’s largest police union. CAIR-Chicago’s call comes after offensive posts on social media surfaced via the Chicago Police Board following mention of ongoing investigation, which was made public late last Thursday. One […]
#CAIRGala2020 a Success, MuslimARC Director Receives ‘American Muslim of the Year’ Award, Muslim Medical Professionals Given Community Service Award
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/21/2020) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) last night presented Margari Aziza Hill, executive director of the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), with its “American Muslim of the Year” award. That award goes to an American Muslim individual, organization or coalition that has demonstrated “exemplary service to the country and the community” at the […]
CAIR Calls for Voting Rights Protection for Student Member of a Maryland County’s Board of Education After Vote to Re-Open Schools Leads to Backlash
(BALTIMORE, MD, 12/20/20) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on the Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Board of Education to make every effort to protect the voting rights of its student member of the board (SMOB) after parents of students in that school system filed a lawsuit […]
Tune in Tonight to See Why American Muslims are Confident and Proud – #CAIRGala2020
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/19/2020) – Invite your family and loved ones to watch tonight’s (Saturday, December 19, 6 – 8 p.m. ET) CAIR virtual 26th annual gala, “Meet the Moment: Heal Our Nation, Champion Justice” featuring inspiring community leaders Linda Sarsour, Imam Zaid Shakir and Dr. Altaf Husain, and special video messages from Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). #CAIRGala2020 TO […]
CAIR, Community Partners Hold Interfaith Forum to End Hate in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
(BALTIMORE, Md., 12/19/20) – On Thursday, December 17, CAIR’s office in Maryland partnered with the Caucus of African American Leaders, NAACP-Anne Arundel County, Connecting the Dots-AAC, Anne Arundel County Indivisible, March on Maryland, and the Anne Arundel County Muslim Council to host a virtual interfaith forum aimed to end hate in the county. Video: Anne Arundel […]
Action Alert: Go Online Saturday, Dec. 19 for CAIR’s Annual Gala, ‘American Muslim of the Year,” Community Service Award Presentations
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/18/2020) – Go online Saturday, December 19 (6 – 8 p.m. ET) to watch CAIR’s virtual 26th annual gala, “Meet the Moment: Heal Our Nation, Champion Justice” featuring inspiring community leaders Linda Sarsour, Imam Zaid Shakir and Dr. Altaf Husain, and special video messages from Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). CAIR’s gala will also feature presentation […]
CAIR-DFW Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Arson and Vandalism Targeting Black Family
(DALLAS FORT-WORTH, TEXAS, 12/18/20) – The Dallas Fort-Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), a chapter of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate as a hate crime the arson and vandalism targeting a Black family who posted a Black Lives Matter […]
CAIR-Sacramento Valley Condemns Reported Anti-Asian Vandalism Targeting Elk Grove Restaurant
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 12/18/2020) – The Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today condemned reported racist vandalism against an Elk Grove restaurant. READ: Umai Bar & Grill graffitied with racist hate crime; suspect arrested (Elk Grove Tribune) READ: Police make arrest after Elk Grove restaurant spray-painted with racial slurs (Sac Bee) READ: Elk Grove police press release On […]