(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/24/2020) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of white supremacist flyers in Bossier City and Shreveport, La.
Officials said the hate pamphlets were like those recently found in Kentucky.
SEE: White supremacist fliers found in Shreveport-Bossier
In a statement, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper said:
“White supremacist and racist propaganda has no place in our neighborhoods and communities. Unfortunately, we are witnessing a rise in the promotion and mainstreaming of hate rhetoric. CAIR stands firmly in solidarity with all those challenging anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy.”
He noted that CAIR recently condemned similar flyers found in Kentucky and other racist incidents in Louisiana.
SEE CAIR-Kentucky Calls for Probe of Neo-Nazi, White Supremacist Materials Left Outside Muslim Family’s Home
CAIR Welcomes Resignation of Louisiana Police Sergeant Over Racist Posts and Comments Online
CAIR Condemns White Supremacist Harassment of W. Va. State Delegate, Calls for Disciplinary Action for Racist Posts by Louisiana Police Officer
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 Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com
