Civil rights group expresses appreciation to White House officials, Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger for supporting youth civic engagement
(BALTIMORE, MD, 8/8/2023) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced the successful conclusion of its recent ‘#PowerUp2023 Young Muslims Executive Leadership Tour’ featuring a visit to the White House, meetings and networking opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Participants were selected in a competitive process and included Student Government Association (SGA) presidents, a co-founder of Maryland’s first Muslim sorority, HBCU youth leaders, a Kessler Scholar at the John’s Hopkins University, and young Muslims who were instrumental in passing a historic religious accommodations in public higher education bill into law in Maryland, among others.
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“Encouraging civic engagement among youth is a core focus of CAIR’s work because it is essential for the progress and advancement of our society,” said CAIR’s Maryland director Zainab Chaudry. “We thank Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and White House officials for bridging the gap between government officials and youth leaders by making #PowerUp2023 possible, and inspiring and empowering them to actively participate in shaping the future of our nation.”
“These young Muslim leaders are the hope of our community’s future. They are educated, dedicated, civilly engaged, and passionate about making our nation a better place. I am confident that they will make our community proud,” said CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw.
The event kicked off with a tour of the White House, followed by high level meetings where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share their perspectives on challenges facing young American Muslims. In the afternoon, the group toured CAIR’s National Headquarters located on Capitol Hill, met with senior leaders within the civil rights organization and attended a CAIR presentation on civic engagement within the American Muslim community.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, 410-971-6062, [email protected]