(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/28/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist neo-Nazi vandalism targeting a Washington, D.C., church’s Black Lives Matter sign.
That sign at the Metropolitan AME Church was defaced with images of Nazi swastikas.
SEE: DC Church’s Black Lives Matter Sign Vandalized with Racist Graffiti
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-churchs-black-lives-matter-sign-vandalized-with-racist-graffiti
In a statement, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper said:
“Houses of worship should be safe spaces for all faiths, not targets of racism and hatred. We call on community leaders and public officials to speak out strongly against the rising bigotry in our nation that inevitably results in such acts of hate.”
Earlier this year, CAIR welcomed legal action in the cases of vandalism targeting churches in Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
He said CAIR is urging religious institutions nationwide to take extra security precautions by using advice offered in CAIR’s booklet, “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety.” The advice in the booklet is applicable to institutions of all faiths.
Washington, D.C., based CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, 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 National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected] CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]